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CITY OF MELVILLE
BYLAW NO. 19/2020
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF MELVILLE IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
TO REGULATE TRAFFIC UPON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF MELVILLE AND
PRESERVE ORDER THEREON
The council of the City of Melville, in the province of Saskatchewan in council
assembled enacts as follows:
PART I
INTERPRETATION
1. SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as "The Melville Traffic Bylaw."
2. INTERPRETATION
(1) All vehicle and traffic regulations in the City of Melville are to comply with
the latest adopted edition of Saskatchewan's The Traffic Safety Act.
(2) If not contained within this Bylaw, all enforcement and regulations are to
comply with the latest adopted edition of The Municipalities Act and The
Cities Act.
(3) All of the provisions and enactments outlined in this Bylaw shall relate to
and be in full force and effect within the limits of the City of Melville.
(4) The headings throughout this Bylaw are for convenience only and are not
intended to be used to construe the intent of this Bylaw or any part
thereof, or to modify, amplify or aid in the interpretation or meaning of the
provisions of this Bylaw.
(5) If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or
Subsection of this Bylaw to be invalid, such section or Subsection shall
not be construed as having persuaded the Council to pass the remainder
of the Bylaw, and it is hereby declared that the remainder of this Bylaw
shall be valid and remain in force.
(6) In the perception of an alleged contravention of any of the provisions of
this Bylaw, the onus of proof that the action giving rise to the charge was
previously authorized shall lie upon the person charged.
3. DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression(s):
1. "ACT" shall mean The Traffic Safety Act, SS 2004, Chap. T-18.1 and
amendments thereto, or any other Act enacted in its stead or updated
version.
2. "ALLEY" meaning a street intended primarily to give access to the rear of the
property and shall include a lane.
3. "ANGLE PARKING" shall mean the parking of vehicles with the right front
wheel drawn up onto the right-hand side of the roadway, or a distance of not
more than thirty (30) centimeters from such curb, the vehicle to be placed at
an angle of forty-five (45) degrees with the curb;
4. "AVENUE" shall mean that portion of a Public Highway / Street lying between
curbs where constructed and intended primarily for use by vehicles, or where
no curb exists that portion of the Public Highway / Street intended for use by
vehicles.
5. "BICYCLE" shall mean a vehicle that is propelled by muscular power or
combined muscular power and electrical-assisted power and is fitted with
operable pedals to propel it.
6. "BLOCK" means the portion of a street which lies between two other streets,
neither of which is a lane and which both intersect at the first named street.
7. "BOULEVARD" shall mean that portion of property located between the
sidewalk and the adjacent roadway whether marked with a curb or not,
developed or not, or that portion of property located between the sidewalk
and the roadway;
8. "BRIDGE" shall include a viaduct or other elevated structure forming part of a
Public Highway/Street.
9. "BUS" shall mean a bus owned by the City for the transportation of the
disabled.
10. "BUS STOP" shall mean that portion of a roadway designated by a sign or
curb marking for use by the Municipality for the purpose of loading and
unloading bus passengers;
11. "BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" shall mean the Bylaw Enforcement
Officer of the City of Melville or anyone acting or authorized to act on their
behalf;
12. "CHIEF OF POLICE" means the member in charge of the City of Melville
municipal Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and/or anyone
acting, appointed or authorized to act on their behalf.
13. "CITY" shall mean The City of Melville
14. "CLERK" shall mean the Legislative Services Manager/City Clerk of the City
of Melville or anyone authorized to act on their behalf
15. "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" means:
a. a motor vehicle with a Manufacturers' GVW registration exceeding
6,350 kg; or
b. a vehicle, including any combination of a motor vehicle, trailer, and
load with a total weight exceeding 6,350 kg.
16. "COUNCIL" shall mean the Council of the City of Melville;
17. "CURB" Shall mean the actual curb to a street and if there be no curb in
existence, it shall mean the dividing line between that part of a street intended
for the use of vehicles and that part of a street intended for use to divide the
roadway from properties and pedestrians.
18. "DANGEROUS GOODS" means a dangerous good as defined in the
Dangerous Goods Transportation Act.
19. "DESIGNATE" means any person assigned to carry out the duties assigned
to them by the defined authority.
20. "DESIGNATED OFFICER" means a person designated by City Council or
City Manager who is given the authority to issue tickets.
21. "DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES" Is the Manager of the City of
Melville and anyone authorized to act on their behalf.
22. "DIRECTOR OF FINANCE" Is the Manager of the City of Melville and
anyone authorized to act on their behalf.
23. "DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING SERVICES" Is the Director
of Public Works & Planning Services, who is the Department Head in charge
of the Transportation Manager of the City of Melville and anyone authorized
to act on their behalf.
24. "DRIVER" Includes the rider of a bicycle, motorcycle and the operator of any
vehicle (passengers excluded);
25. "DOUBLE PARK" shall mean the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or
not, on a street parallel to a vehicle parked beside the curb in a designated
parking area, for any reasons other than delay due to traffic signs or traffic
control signals.
26. "EMERGENCY VEHICLE" shall mean a licensed ambulance, or a vehicle in
the services of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Service or the Melville
Fire Department.
27. "FIRE LANE" shall mean a portion of an access road adjacent to a building or
structure that is clearly marked and is to only be used by emergency vehicles
and personnel in the event of a fire or emergency.
28. "HANDICAPPED PARKING AREA" means that the street area adjacent to
the curb designated by signs or markings is to be used by handicapped
vehicles.
29. "HANDICAPPED VEHICLE" means a vehicle that has been designed,
constructed or modified for use by a physically disabled person and includes
conventional passenger vehicles displaying a valid disabled license plate
sticker or a valid disabled placard in the front windshield issued by the
Saskatchewan Abilities Council.
30. "HEAVY VEHICLE" shall mean:
a) A motor vehicle with a Manufacturers GVW registration
exceeding 9,000kg; or
b) A vehicle, including any combination of motor vehicle, trailer,
and load, with a total weight exceeding 9,000kg.
31. "HIGHWAY INTERSECTION" shall mean that area bounded by property
lines, real or produced, of two or more Public Highway/Streets which meet or
cross each other but does not include a "LANE INTERSECTION".
32. "HOLIDAYS" shall mean any statutory or municipal holiday.
33. "IMPOUND" shall mean the seizure, removal, and/or detention of a vehicle;
34. "INTERSECTION" shall mean that portion of the street where two or more
streets meet or cross each other.
35. "LANE" shall mean a public roadway intended primarily to give access to the
rear of real property and shall include an "ALLEY"
36. "LITTER" shall mean any manufactured article, processed material or any
waste and for the purpose of this Bylaw shall include any grass clippings,
leaves or tree branches.
37. "LOADING ZONE" shall mean the portion of a roadway adjacent to the curb
designated by a sign and/or marking for the exclusive use of vehicle loading
or unloading passengers or goods;
38. "LUG VEHICLE" shall mean any truck, portable engine or traction engine
having metal spikes, lugs or cleats projecting from the face of the wheels or
tires thereof or having a metal track tread;
39. "MANAGER" shall mean the City of Melville City Manager;
40. "MOTOR VEHICLE" means a vehicle propelled or driven by any means other
than muscular power.
41. "OPERATOR" shall mean any person who drives, operates, or is responsible
for a vehicle.
42. "OWNER" shall mean the registered owner of a vehicle and includes
a) A lessee of a motor vehicle; or
b) A person who is in possession of a motor vehicle under a
contract by which that person may become the owner of the
motor vehicle on full compliance with the terms of the contract.
43. "PARADE" shall mean any procession or body of pedestrians numbering
more than twenty (20) standing, marching, or walking on any roadway or
sidewalk, or any group of vehicles numbering ten (10) or more including a
walkathon, charity run, walk or marathon (except funeral processions or
Armed Forces Vehicles) standing or moving on any roadway, sidewalk or trail;
44. "PARKING" shall mean the standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not, on
a street or lane or in an area indicated by signs, marking, meters, parking
poles or physical barriers as a parking space for a single vehicle, other than
momentarily, for the purpose of and while engaged in loading or unloading of
passengers, goods or obedience to traffic regulation signs or signals;
45. "PARKING STALL" shall mean a portion of a street or an area indicated by
signs, markings, meters, parking poles or physical barriers as a parking space
for a single vehicle.
46. "PEDESTRIAN" meaning a person traveling on foot or confined to a
wheelchair, whether motor or human powered and shall include a baby
carriage.
47. "PEDESTRIAN-ASSISTED ACTIVITY" shall mean and include any human-
powered activity such as roller-blading, roller-skating, skateboarding, manual
powered scooter, snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing or any other
muscular powered transportation devices, except for bicycles.
48. "PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS" shall mean:
a) that portion of a street designated by signs, signals, and/or
pavement markings, or a combination thereof, for the use of
pedestrians to cross a public street/highway;
b) where there are no signs or pavement markings, that portion of
a public street or highway within the prolongation of the lateral
boundary lines of the adjacent or intersecting sidewalk at the
end of a block; or
c) where there are no signs or pavement markings, that portion of
the street measured five meters back from the street
intersection and parallel across the public street or public
highway.
49. "PERSON" shall mean a corporation or partnership as well as a man, woman
or child;
50. "PLAYGROUND OR RECREATIONAL AREA" shall mean any area
designated by the Council for recreational use.
51. "POLICE OFFICER" shall have the same meaning as "peace officer",
"RCMP" and as defined in the Act and shall mean:
a) a member of a Police Service in Saskatchewan;
b) a person or class of persons designated by the Lieutenant
Governor Council as traffic officers; or
c) any person appointed pursuant to The Police Act, 1990 as a
special constable for the enforcement of this Act;
52. "POWER UNIT" shall mean a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for
pulling a semi-trailer:
53. "PUBLIC HIGHWAY / STREET" shall have the meaning given to them in the
Traffic Safety Act and Amendments thereto.
54. "PUBLIC PLACE" shall mean any place, building or conveyance to which the
public has access by right or by invitation, expressed or implied and for
greater certainty but not to restrict the meaning thereof, shall include dance
halls, theatres, skating rinks, curling rinks, churches, church halls, meeting
halls, restaurants, beer parlours, bowling alleys, poolrooms, hotels, motels,
motor hotels, stores, malls and public parks:
55. "PUBLIC WORKS" means the department and the staff employed by the City
to maintain the City's transportation network.
56. "PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER" means the individual in charge of Public
Works staff and reports to the Director of Public Works and Planning
Services.
57. "RECREATION AND PROGRAMMING MANAGER" means the individual in
charge of parks, programming and recreation and reports to the Director of
Community Services.
58. "RECREATION VEHICLE" shall mean a self-propelled or towed vehicular
type unit, primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational,
camping or travel use and which is used solely as a family or personal
conveyance and in no way used for commercial purpose. Without limiting the
foregoing, recreational vehicles include:
a) Travel trailer;
b) Cabin trailer;
c) Tent trailer;
d) Truck camper;
e) Motor home;
f) Park trailer;
g) Fifth-wheel travel trailer;
h) Boat trailer; or
i) Utility trailer;
59. "RESIDENT ONLY PARKING" shall mean the resident of said property,
including guests and contractors, are the only allowable vehicles to park
where signed on the frontage of the private property.
60. "ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT" includes, but is not limited to, the
grader, sanding trucks, snow blowers, street sweepers, trucks, loaders,
tractors, crack sealing equipment, patching equipment and other similar
equipment operated by an employee or agent of the City while engaged in
road maintenance.
61. "SCHOOL BUS" shall mean a motor vehicle designed for the conveyance of
school children and other people. For the purpose of this Bylaw where the
term "truck" is used, it shall be deemed to include "School Bus";
62. "SCHOOL GROUND" shall mean that an area which an educational
institution is situated upon, whether public or private, shall include the lands
belonging thereto.
63. "SCHOOL SAFETY PATROLLER" shall mean any person(s) designated by
the School Divisions and/or child care facilities located within the City of
Melville, as a "School Patroller";
64. "SCHOOL SPEED ZONE" shall mean that portion of a roadway designated
by a sign or signs for the control of traffic adjacent to or in close proximity to a
school;
65. "SCOOTER" shall mean a motorized vehicle designed to be ridden by one
person, which is principally for the purpose of transportation of handicapped,
disabled or elderly people;
66. "SEMI-TRAILER" shall mean a vehicle that is at any time drawn on a highway
or street by a motor vehicle that is designed for the conveyance of goods or
as living quarters for persons and so that its weight and the weight of its load
is carried partly on its own axles and partly on another vehicle, but does not
include:
a) Farm implements
b) A timber or metal beam with wheels attached used for the
purpose of moving buildings;
c) An asphalt distributor used for the construction or maintenance
of bituminous surfaced highways; or
d) An axle unit with a fifth wheel assembly used to convert a semi-
trailer to a trailer.
67. "SIDEWALK" shall mean a paved or maintained portion of a roadway, usually
to the side of a street, used exclusively for pedestrians, including walking
trails;
68. "SIDEWALK CROSSING" shall mean that portion of a sidewalk permanently
improved or designated for the passage of vehicular traffic;
69. "SNOWMOBILE" shall mean a vehicle that:
a) Is not equipped with wheels, but is instead equipped with tractor
treads alone, with skis or with skis and a propeller;
b) Is a toboggan equipped with tractor treads or a propeller;
c) Is designed primarily for operating over snow and is used
exclusively for that purpose;
d) Is designed to be self-propelled; and
e) Does not weigh more than 500 kilograms; other than any
vehicle that is designed to accommodate eight or more persons
and is used for the transportation of goods or persons.
70. "STOP" shall mean:
a) When required, complete cessation from movement; and
b) When prohibited, any stopping of any vehicle, even
momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary
to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the
directions of a Police Officer or traffic control signal.
71. "STREET" shall mean that portion of a public road lying between curbs,
where constructed, and are intended primarily for use by vehicles, or where
no curb exists, that portion of a public road intended for use by vehicles and
may be named Avenue, Drive, Bay, etc. as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
72. "TRAFFIC" shall mean pedestrians, ridden animals, vehicles, buses, and
other conveyances either singular or together while using any street;
73. "TRAFFIC LANE" shall mean a longitudinal division of a street of sufficient
width to accommodate the passage of a single lane of vehicles;
74. "TRAFFIC SIGN" shall mean any sign or signal (excluding traffic signals),
barricade, pilon, marking or other device placed, painted or erected for the
guidance, regulation, warning, direction or prohibition of traffic;
75. "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" shall mean a device whether manually, electronically or
mechanically operated for the purpose of directing, warning or regulating
traffic by an illuminated signal;
76. "UNATTACHED TRAILER" shall mean any trailer either covered or
uncovered, including a fifth wheel or camper that is uncoupled from the
towing unit;
77. "UNLICENSED VEHICLE" means any vehicle without valid license plates or
registration as required under the currently adopted edition of the Traffic
Safety Act.
78. "U-TURN" shall mean the turning of a vehicle so as to cause it to proceed in
the opposite direction from which it was proceeding immediately prior to the
commencement of such turn;
79. "VEHICLE" means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be
transported or drawn on a roadway and includes special mobile machines
and farm equipment but does not include vehicles running only on rails or
solely on railway company property.
PART II
TRAFFIC SIGNS
4. ERECTION OF SIGNS
a) No person shall, except where authorized by the Director of Public
Works and Planning Services or when duly authorized by law, erect
upon or adjacent to any roadway; any sign, marker, signal or light or
any advertising sign or device.
b) The City shall keep a record of the location of all traffic control signs,
devices and zones where parking or stopping is restricted by sign, and
the record shall be open to inspection during normal business hours.
c) Public Works shall maintain, install and replace signs.
d) Requests for new signs must be made to the Director of Public Works
and Planning Services by completing the Traffic Control Device
Request form, as shown in SCHEDULE "A"
5. PROTECTION OF SIGNS
No person shall deface, damage, destroy, remove, obscure or interfere with any
sign, marker or barricade placed or maintained by the City for the purpose of
traffic, construction or parking control. Those found tampering with any sign,
marker, barricade, pilon, or traffic control device will be responsible for all costs
associated with the repair and replacement of the device and subject to fines as
per SCHEDULE "M".
6. STOP SIGNS
a) At a junction where two or more traffic directions are controlled by stop
signs, the driver who arrives and stops first continues first. If two or
more drivers in different directions stop simultaneously at a junction
controlled by stop signs, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. At
any three or four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop
has the right-of-way.
b) The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services, or
their assigned Designate, may erect and maintain stop signs at street
intersections, which satisfy the minimum requirements as per the
Transportation Association of Canada's current standards.
7. YIELD SIGNS
a) At any intersection where a yield sign is present, the driver facing the
sign must yield the right of way to any other motorists approaching the
intersection.
b) The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or
their assigned Designate, may erect and maintain as funding permits,
yield signs at street intersections which satisfy the minimum
requirements as per the Transportation Association of Canada's
current standards.
8. PEDESTRIAN AND SCHOOL CROSSWALK SIGNS
Pedestrian and school crosswalk signage will follow the Transportation
Association of Canada Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide for the installation,
maintenance and as a basis to assess pedestrian crossing control needs.
PART III
HEAVY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
9. HEAVY VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
1) No person shall operate a heavy vehicle on any street except:
a) On the Heavy Vehicle Route as established in SCHEDULE "B"
of this Bylaw;
b) While such heavy vehicle is making a collection or delivery
provided that the operator proceeds by the most direct route to
or from the point of collection or delivery, to or from the nearest
heavy vehicle route;
c) While such heavy vehicle is proceeding to or from the business
premises of the owner or operator of the heavy vehicle,
provided that the operator proceeds by the most direct route to
or from the business premises and to or from the nearest heavy
vehicle route;
d) While such heavy vehicle is proceeding to or from a garage for
the purpose of repairs, servicing or refuelling, provided that the
operator proceeds by the most direct route to or from the garage
and to or from the nearest heavy vehicle route;
e) While such heavy vehicle is being operated in the service of the
City.
2) Any vehicle with or without a trailer attached, including its load, shall
not exceed a total length of 10.7 meters or a maximum gross weight
exceeding 20,000 kilograms on the street at any time.
3) Movement of any pre-assembled building or structure that requires a
development permit will also require an Overweight & Oversize Permit
as set forth in SCHEDULE "D"
4) A Bylaw Officer or designated Officer having reason to believe that the
gross weight of a vehicle and its load is in excess of the maximum
gross weight set out by this Bylaw may weigh the same by means of a
portable or stationary scale and may require the person in charge of
the vehicle to take the vehicle to the nearest scale.
5) Overweight & Oversize Permit as set forth in SCHEDULE "D" shall be
obtained and approved prior to travelling on any roads not designated
as a Heavy Vehicles Route with the following criteria:
a) One Permit, including the permit fee, shall be obtained per
destination address on a per-project basis.
b) Prior to approval of the Permit, the valid time period will be
defined with the applicant for the project.
c) Prior to the expiry of the approved Permit, an application may
be made for an extension of the Permit at no additional charge.
Requests following the expiry of Permit will be required to
submit a new permit application and permit fee.
10. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
Commercial vehicles are only permitted to park on private property in residential
areas once per seven (7) days, for no more than forty-eight (48) hours and in no
circumstances be permitted to idle for more than fifteen (15) minutes.
PART IV
RESTRICTED USE OF STREETS
11. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
1) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Bylaw, the City Manager,
Director of Public Works & Planning Services, Public Works Manager,
Director of Community Services, Recreation and Programming
Manager or their Designate shall have the authority to temporarily
close streets to vehicle traffic or restrict parking or stopping on any
street for the purpose of:
a) Enabling any work to be carried out by or on behalf of the City,
including, but not limited to, road maintenance, street cleaning,
snow removal, sewer or water line construction, tree
maintenance, repairs or improvements;
b) Facilitating the moving of any building, structure or other
objects;
c) Facilitating the construction, repair or demolition of a building,
structure or other objects; or
d) Parades, or to accommodate public gatherings.
2) A member of the Police Service or their Designate shall have authority
to temporarily close to vehicle traffic to restrict parking or stopping on
any street or portion thereof whenever:
a) In their judgment, it may be necessary in order to avoid traffic
congestion, danger, or accidents; or
b) For the purpose of a parade or assembly of persons, in
accordance with Section 13 of this Bylaw, shall notify the City
Manager except in case of emergency.
3) The Fire Chief of the City or their Designate shall have the authority to
temporarily close off any street to vehicles or pedestrian traffic in
the case of fire or emergency.
4) Where a street is temporarily closed, authorized City management, as
listed in the definitions, shall instruct the street to be marked with a
sign indicating the closure and any hazards that would be encountered
if used.
5) No person shall operate a vehicle upon any street or lane temporarily
closed to vehicle traffic by the authority of this Bylaw or any other
Bylaw of Council.
6) No person shall park or stop a vehicle upon any street where parking
or stopping is temporarily restricted by the authority of this Bylaw or
any other Bylaw of Council.
7) A Police Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Public Works employee,
are hereby authorized to direct traffic in conformity with the provisions
of this Bylaw.
12. PARADES/GATHERINGS
1) No parade or gathering shall be held without first obtaining a Parade or
Special Event Permit from the City Manager, Director of Community
Services, Director of Public Works & Planning Services, or their
designate.
2) Permit applications are to be made on the Parade or Special Event
Permit Application Form SCHEDULE "O"
3) All applications for permits shall be made at least fifteen (15) business
days (30 days preferably) in advance of the parade or special event
date to allow ample time to arrange for approvals and policing of the
route.
4) No person shall cross through or in any way obstruct or interfere with a
parade or gathering for which a permit has been obtained.
5) When a permit has been granted for a parade or gathering event:
a) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Bylaw, a person or
persons may congregate on the sidewalks or a portion of a
highway designated for the purpose in order to view the parade
or special roadway event; and
b) The City Manager, Director of Community Services or Director
of Public Works & Planning Services or their Designate, may
close all or portions of the highway/street along the route set out
in the Permit for the anticipated time of the parade or special
roadway event and for such additional time as necessary to
clear the highway for normal traffic.
6) When applying for a permit, the applicant must identify any animals or
heavy machinery that will be taking part. The permit holder shall not
permit any unauthorized participants to take part in the parade or
gathering.
7) Where pursuant to the provisions of the Permit and when permission is
obtained allowing floats, animals, heavy vehicles, or other participants,
the person, persons or group sponsoring the parade or special
roadway event shall save harmless the City from and against any and
all claims for injury to any person or persons, and damage to any
public, persons or personal property arising by reason of or in any way
connected, or resulting from the activates with the parade or gathering.
8) Notwithstanding the indemnity or the insurance required by the above
section, the owner, sponsor, driver or operator of any vehicle, animal,
or float and all persons on such vehicle, animal or float taking part in
the parade or special roadway event shall ensure that:
a) No part of the vehicle, animal, or float will damage the highway,
electric or telephone poles and wires, streetlights, cables or
supports, traffic signal lights or signs, fire hydrants, or any other
property of the City or a public utility in a highway;
b) The vehicle, animal, float, or anything thereon or attached
thereto will not injure any person or cause damage to any real
or personal property, and
c) No portion of the vehicle, animal, or float or anything erected,
placed on or attached to the vehicle, animal, or float will
encounter any telephone wire or any wire charged with or
carrying an electrical current.
9) If there is any damage to public or private property, or it becomes
necessary for the City to clean up any debris, garbage or waste left on
public property as a result of an approved parade or special roadway
event, then the costs incurred in repairing the damage or in the
cleanup will be the responsibility of the permit holder(s).
10) Unless waived by the City Manager, should City staff be required to
assist with the parade or special roadway event, including but not
limited to controlling and directing traffic, the cost of such assistance
shall be the responsibility of the permit holder(s).
11) A person who joins or otherwise interferes with a parade or special
roadway event without permission must depart the immediate area of
the parade or special roadway event immediately after having been
directed to do so by the City Manager, Bylaw Officer, or the permit
holder(s).
12) A permit holder must comply with all conditions set out in the Permit.
Where the permit holder fails to comply with the conditions set out by
the City Manager, the City Manager may cancel the Permit before or
during and be banned from obtaining future permits.
13) The permit holder is responsible for all cleaning of streets, sidewalks or
any public or private property within 12 hours of the conclusion of the
event, that is a direct result from the public gathering or parade and
may be subject to cover all costs associated with the cleanup if the City
is required to do so as per the City of Melville Rates Bylaw.
13. MOVING AN OVERSIZED LOAD ON CITY STREETS
1) The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or
their Designate shall have authority to issue an Oversized Load
Transport Permit, in the form found in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw, for
the moving of a building, structure, machine, or other oversized objects
over a street or lane upon receipt of the application for an Oversized
Load Transport Permit.
2) No person shall move any building, structure, or load, including the
vehicle and trailer which is deemed to be a Restricted Vehicle as
defined in the Traffic Safety Act, over a street or lane without first
obtaining a permit and then only in compliance with the conditions of
said Permit.
3) The fees for moving oversized loads shall be the following for
shortening the lifespan of City Roads;
a) Application fee for Oversized Permit is $50.00
b) Summer - $1.50 per Tonne
c) Winter - $0.75 per Tonne
14. TEMPORARY STREET AND LANE USE PERMIT
1) No person shall obstruct a street or lane without first obtaining a Street
and Lane Use Permit, found in SCHEDULE "E"
2) The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services,
Public Works Manager or their Designate(s) shall have the authority to
issue Street and Lane Use Permits, for temporary use of a street, lane
or boulevard:
3) The Director of Public Works & Planning Services shall have the
authority to issue a temporary street use permit, for the temporary use
of a street, lane, boulevard or highway for up to three weeks during the
construction, repair or demolition of any building, structure or other
object, or for up to twelve (12) hours for a private block party, upon:
a) Receipt of an application in writing for a temporary street use
permit not less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance and
providing full particulars of the proposed temporary street use;
b) The issuance of any required development, building or
demolition permits from the City to the applicant;
c) The issuance of any permits required by SaskPower,
SaskEnergy, SaskTel or other cable television provider;
d) Execution of an agreement by the applicant to bear all costs of
signing, barricading and restoration of all public property; and
e) Satisfying the Director of Public Works & Planning Services that
the temporary street use will not unduly interfere with traffic, city
maintenance or endanger public safety.
4) The Director of Public Works & Planning Services, City Manager,
Public Works Manager, Bylaw Officer, Fire Chief, Chief of Police or
their Designate, may suspend or revoke a temporary street use permit
where the applicant fails to abide by any conditions as set out in this
Bylaw or where the temporary street use unduly interferes with traffic
or endangers public safety, or during the use of the street for any
reason damages buildings, structures, trees or any other objects.
5) The costs for permits shall be;
a) $25.00 per day. or
b) Free for block parties
Upon receipt of the application and corresponding fees as set out in
Schedule "E" not less than seventy-two (72) hours before the
commencement of the street or lane use activity.
15. TEMPORARY SIDEWALK USE PERMIT
1) No person shall obstruct a sidewalk without first obtaining a Temporary
Sidewalk Use Permit, found in SCHEDULE "F", and a sign permit if
required, as per City of Melville Sign Bylaw.
2) Director of Public Works & Planning Services or Director of Community
Services shall have the authority to issue Temporary Sidewalk Use
Permits for temporary use of a sidewalk:
a) During the construction, repair, or demolition of a building,
structure or other object;
b) For the purpose of displaying goods on a portion of the
sidewalk; or
c) For a special event.
3) The Director of Public Works & Planning Services, City Manager,
Public Works Manager, Bylaw Officer, Fire Chief, Chief of Police or
their Designate, may suspend or revoke a Temporary Sidewalk Use
Permit where the applicant fails to abide by any conditions as set out in
this Bylaw or where the temporary street use unduly interferes with
traffic or endangers public safety. Upon receipt of the application and
corresponding fees as set out in Schedule "L" of this Bylaw.
16. TEMPORARY CURB AND SIDEWALK CROSSING
1) No person operating a vehicle shall drive the vehicle across a curb or
sidewalk except at a curb or sidewalk crossing. Vehicles required to
temporarily cross a sidewalk or curb may do so only after obtaining a
Curb and Sidewalk Crossing Permit, as shown in Schedule" G" of this
Bylaw.
2) All applicants for a Building Permit will be required to obtain the Curb
and Sidewalk Crossing Permit at the discretion of the Director of Public
Works & Planning Services or their designate.
17. TRANSPORTING MATERIAL
1) Any material of any kind being transported over any street or lane must
be transported in such a manner and in such containers that no part of
the material, shall find its way onto the surface of the street or lane,
while in transit. The owner or operator is responsible for the removal of
any items falling onto the street or lane.
2) No person shall place any item that will obstruct any street, lane,
sidewalk or boulevard and is responsible for removing them.
3) No person shall litter on any street, lane, sidewalk, boulevard or other
public property
18. LITTERING/ATTACHING OF LEAFLETS
1) No Person shall:
a) Litter on any public property; or
b) Attach or deposit leaflets to any parked vehicle, except for
parking tickets issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
19. LIVESTOCK PROHIBITED
No person shall permit livestock on any street or lane except for use in a parade
with a valid parade permit.
20. PROHIBITED OBSTRUCTIONS
1) No person shall place or leave any cord or cable across any street,
lane or sidewalk. An unattended electrical cord or cable that is
intended to be used for transmitting electrical energy from private
property to or across a has to be raised a minimum of 2.5 metres (8.2
feet) above the grade level and extends across only a sidewalk and/or
a boulevard and the installation is temporary.
2) No person shall build or construct any crossing in, on, or across any
street, boulevard, sidewalk, drain, gutter, or any other public place in
the City without written permission from the Director of Public Works &
Planning Services or their designate.
3) No person shall obstruct, interfere with or interrupt the free passage of
traffic on any street, lane or sidewalk.
4) No person shall block a storm line, catch basin, manhole, curb or
gutter.
5) No person shall place snow into the street or lane, or on City-owned
property in:
a) Residential zones, as determined in the current Zoning Bylaw;
or
b) Commercial and Industrial zones, as determined in the current
Zoning Bylaw.
6) No person shall place grass clippings, leaves, dirt or any other material
onto the street, road, lane or sidewalk.
PART V
MOVING VIOLATIONS
21. GENERAL SPEED LIMITS
1) The general speed limit within the City is set at fifty (50) kilometres per
hour, unless otherwise posted.
2) The speed limit in any school zone, recreational, or park area marked
by the appropriate signage is thirty (30) kilometres per hour between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
3) The speed limit on any lane or parking lot is twenty (20) kilometres per
hour.
4) Speed limits on Provincial Highway Routes within the City of Melville
shall be established and agreed upon between the Ministry of
Highways and Infrastructure and the City of Melville.
22. CONSTRUCTION ZONE SPEED LIMITS
1) The Director of Public Works & Planning Services, Director of
Community Services or their Designate shall have full authority to
install construction speed limit signs and reduce speed limits during
any road construction or other public works on or adjacent to the
roadway, street, lane or highway which require workers to be present.
2) No person shall operate a vehicle on any street under construction in
excess of the posted speed limit.
3) Any contractor working within City Limits for the City, private or other
public agency, must abide by all safety regulations as set forth in the
Traffic Safety Act, and obtain written permission from the Director of
Public Works & Planning Services or their Designate if speed limits are
to be temporarily reduced, if required.
23. U-TURNS
1) No person driving a vehicle shall turn the vehicle to proceed in the
opposite direction:
a) Between intersections;
b) At the intersection with a lane; or
c) At areas posted where U-turns are prohibited.
2) No person operating a vehicle having turned or turning the vehicle to
proceed in the opposite direction, shall proceed until it is safe to do so.
24. SPLASHING
No person operating a vehicle on a public street or public highway or lane shall:
a) Splash any pedestrian;
b) Project dirt or water at or onto any pedestrian or another vehicle
by spinning tires or accelerating quickly;
c) Drive through large puddles in a manner that creates waves and
endangers properties.
25. HITCHHIKING
No pedestrian standing or walking on the street, median, sidewalk, or boulevard
shall solicit a person who is in a vehicle, whether moving or stopped, including for
a ride or donation.
26. SOLICITING
No person in a vehicle shall:
a) Solicit business from the vehicle, except where permitted to do
so by the City; or
b) Annoy any person by soliciting or enticing a person to the
vehicle.
27. PEDESTRIAN AND SCHOOL CROSSWALKS AND CROSSING GUARDS
1) Every person operating a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way
to any pedestrians who are crossing the street at any intersection or
marked crosswalk.
2) No person shall pass or proceed through a pedestrian crosswalk that is
controlled by a School Crossing Guard until direction or signal of the
School Crossing Guard is given to proceed.
3) Any person acting as a School Safety Patrol must have written
permission from the Principal of the School
4) Any person acting as a School Safety Patrol must adhere to all
provisions within this Bylaw, school regulations, and the Traffic Safety
Act.
5) Any person acting as a School Safety Patrol agrees to do so at their
own risk and removes the City from all liability.
6) While directing traffic, the members of a School Safety Patrol, shall be
identified by School Safety Patrol belts and shall carry banners or
signs with the words STOP and SAFETY PATROL.
7) Every driver of a motor vehicle or bicycle when approaching a member
of a School Safety Patrol displaying a banner or sign with the word
STOP thereon shall stop their vehicle or bicycle no closer than twenty
(20) feet from that Safety Patrol member and shall remain stopped so
long as the said sign or banner is displayed.
28. FIRE HOSE
No person operating a vehicle shall drive the vehicle across or stand a vehicle
upon any fire equipment, including water hose, which is in use or intended to be
used by members of the Fire Department, or any other City employees.
29. CROSSING WET PAINT LINES
No person shall drive a vehicle across, walk on or otherwise cross over any
freshly painted line on any street when that line is indicated by signs, flags or any
other warning device.
30. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY LIGHTS
The use of school bus safety lights and stop arms shall be prohibited in
designated school zones. The rules of The Traffic Safety Act regarding school
bus safety lights and stop arms and the penalties established in The Traffic
Safety Act shall apply in all areas of the City except designated school zones.
31. ENGINE RETARDER BREAKS
No person operating a vehicle shall use engine retarder brakes in the City,
except to avoid or reduce the impact of a collision or in the case of such other
emergency.
32. OPERATING A VEHICLE ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
1) No person shall park or drive any vehicle on or across any public
property other than a Public Highway/Street, including any park,
playground, public reserve or school ground, except as authorized by
this Bylaw or permitted by the City Manager or their Designate, or
other public authority having jurisdiction.
2) This section shall not apply to maintenance vehicles of the City, in the
case of municipal land, the Board of Education or groups authorized by
the Board, in the case of school grounds or authorized events held on
school grounds. If any damage is done to City property, the person,
groups, or Board will be responsible for all costs associated with
repairs.
PART VI
PARKING AND STOPPING
33. LIMITED STREET PARKING
1) No person shall park a vehicle upon any street for a time that exceeds
the limit indicated by parking signage.
2) No person shall park a vehicle on any street for a period exceeding
forty-eight (48) hours.
34. TWO AND FOUR-HOUR STREET PARKING
1) Two-hour and four-hour on-street parking is hereby established on the
streets as set out in Schedule "H" of this Bylaw.
2) Two-hour and four-hour on street parking is in effect from Monday to
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3) Where two-hour or four-hour parking is established, no person shall
use more than one parking space where lines are established on the
street.
35. STREET PARKING AT CURB
1) No person shall park a vehicle upon any street except:
a) At the right-hand curb on a two-way street;
b) At either curb on a one-way street; or
c) Parallel to or alongside the curb unless angle parking is
indicated by signs or marking.
2) No person shall park a vehicle for any period:
a) On any lane in the City;
b) On any sidewalk crossing;
c) On any curb crossing;
d) On any portion of a boulevard;
e) On any portion of the center median;
f) Within a street intersection;
g) In a traffic lane of any street;
h) On any street in which parking has been temporarily restricted;
i) On any street which has been temporarily closed to vehicle
traffic;
j) On any street immediately in front of the entrance to any
theatre, auditorium, school or public hall except for handicap
drop off zones;
k) Any place where signage indicates parking is prohibited;
l) On the center island of a traffic circle or roundabout;
m) In any posted fire lane;
n) On any crosswalk;
o) Obstructing any private driveway;
p) Any place where a curb is painted yellow upon direction of the
Director of Public Works & Planning Services, City Manager or
their designate; or
q) In the opposite direction of traffic.
No person shall park any vehicle on any roadway which is displayed for sale,
unless the vehicle is parked directly in front of the residential property owned or
occupied by the registered owner of the vehicle, and the vehicle is in compliance
with all other provisions of this Bylaw.
36. VEHICLE REPAIRS
1) No person shall wash or repair any vehicle on a street or lane, except
in the case of an emergency and then only in the curb traffic lane of the
street.
2) No person shall leave any vehicle requiring emergency repair for more
than three (3) hours on any street or lane.
3) No vehicle shall be left on a jack without immediate supervision
whether such a vehicle is on a public roadway or not. This includes but
is not limited to, any vehicle left on a jack, blocks or in any other
manner which might, in the opinion of the City Manager, Director of
Public Works and Planning Services, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a
Peace Officer, endanger the safety of others.
37. MINIMUM DISTANCES
No person shall park a vehicle:
a) Within twelve (12) meters of extended curb lines at intersections
unless parallel parking stalls are provided and marked;
b) Within three (3) meters of any lane entrance;
c) Within two (2) meters of any sidewalk crossing;
d) Within three (3) meters of a fire hydrant; unless the driver
always remains in the vehicle and ready to move the vehicle;
e) Within five (5) meters of any railway track;
f) Within two (2) meters of a private driveway; or
g) Within two (2) meters of a crosswalk.
38. HAZARDS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, if the City Manager is of the
opinion that a condition exists on a street, sidewalk, lane, highway or boulevard
creating a danger to life or property, the City Manager may use any measures
that they consider appropriate to remove or lessen the condition.
39. SIGHTLINE AND OBSTRUCTIONS AT INTERSECTIONS
1) No person shall place, keep and/or leave any structure or object on
any street or any property belonging to the City of Melville or otherwise
obstruct any street or City property in any manner whatsoever unless
the proper Permit has been issued by the City.
2) Sightlines shall apply to all residential, commercial, and industrial
districts, except those parcels with a zero setback within the C1 district,
on all corner sites, and only with the sight triangle area situated
thereon, nothing shall be erected, placed, no driveway shall encroach,
and no vegetation shall be permitted to grow so as to obscure vision.
3) Any development within ninety (90) meters of a provincial highway
must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
as per provincial legislation.
a) All property with intersections within 90 meters of a provincial
highway must follow all provincial laws and legislation for
sightlines.
4) All intersection measurements shall reference the Sight Triangle as set
out in Schedule "K"
a) Corner lots must have a clear sight view of traffic, cyclists, and
pedestrians. To maintain this clear line of sight the following
must occur:
i. The sight triangle is a minimum standard to follow. If a
street, road, or alley curves not allowing a safe, visible
view of traffic, of the Bylaw officer, peace officer, Director
of Public Works, or City Manager may extend the triangle
on a case by case bases to ensure the safe passage of
traffic within Melville.
ii. Corner lots must keep clear a sightline of 9 meters (30
feet) from corner survey stakes. Reference Sight Triangle
Guidelines in Schedule "K"
5) Tree, signs and Fence
a) No hedge, shrub, fence or other structure located within 5
meters (16.5 feet) of a street or lane intersection and no mobile
sign located within 5 meters (16.5 feet) of any driveway
approach shall exceed 0.8 meters (2.63 feet) in height above
the average ground height.
b) Owners or occupants of real property shall remove, cut down,
trim any tree, shrub, hedge or bush growing or standing
adjacent to a street, lane or highway which is dangerous, affects
public safety, interferes with a public passage or obstructs
sightlines or where the tree, shrubs, hedge or bush is injurious
or potentially injurious to the roadbed, sidewalk or works within
ten (10) working days of notice by the Bylaw Officer, City
Manager, Peace Officer, Chief of Police or their Designate.
c) If the owners or occupants of real property do not comply within
ten (10) working days to remove the hazard. The Bylaw Officer,
City Manager, Peace Officer, Chief of Police or their Designate,
may issue an order to remedy and City crews will remove the
hazard with all costs associated to be born by the owner or
occupant.
d) It shall be an offence for any owner or occupant of any land to
allow for any part of a tree, shrub, bush or sapling growing
thereon to extend over or upon any street or sidewalk as to
interfere with, impede, or endanger persons using such street or
sidewalk, or block any traffic or street signs.
e) No sign located within nine (9) meters of an intersection,
including lanes, shall be more than 1.5 meters in height.
6) Parked Vehicles
a) No vehicle, trailer or any other obstruction shall be parked within
nine (9) meters of a sight triangle.
b) The City Manager, Bylaw Officer, or Police Officer may
immediately remove any vehicle or other blockage at the
owner's expense as per fine structure here within, to ensure
public safety if the owner refused to comply with this Bylaw
7) The City Manager, Bylaw Officer, Peace Officer, Chief of Police or their
designate, may impose fees for the issuance of a permit under this
section as set out in Schedule "L" as well as; The Bylaw Officer, City
Manager, Peace Officer, Chief of Police or their Designate may issue
an order to remedy, and City crews will remove the hazard with all
costs associated with being born by the owner or occupant.
40. CITY-OWNED PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
1) No person shall park a vehicle on private property, in any private
parking place or parking lot except with the express consent of the
owner, occupant or permit holder of that property.
a) All parking places and parking lots established as "City Owned
Private Property" and parking of vehicles by any person other
than the owner, occupant, licensee or permit holder of the
parking place or parking lot on the said private property without
the express consent of such owner, occupant, licensee or
permit holder is prohibited;
b) No person shall enter, leave or park in a private parking area
except in accordance with painted lines and/or directional signs
posted in that area.
c) No Person shall park a vehicle exceeding a Manufacturers GV
W of 6,350 kg or an overall length of more than six (6) meters
on any private parking lot except:
i. For the purposes of using that facility, or;
ii. If granted permission by the Director of Community
Services or their designate at the HCUC Center, Merv
Moore Sportsplex and Regional Park parking lots.
2) No person shall park a vehicle in any parking stall marked by signs
reserving the spot for the disabled unless the vehicle displays a valid
handicapped placard or permit on the rear-view mirror issued by the
Saskatchewan Abilities Council or such equivalent from any Province
or Territory in Canada.
3) Any vehicle, trailer or off-road vehicle or property shall not be parked or
left unattended on a City Parking Lot for more than twenty-four (24)
hours.
4) A Bylaw Enforcement Officer or their designate is authorized to issue
tickets in City-Owned Private Parking Lots.
41. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
No person shall park a vehicle upon property owned by the City other than on the
street or in a lot that permits parking, without written permission from the City
Manager, Director of Public Works or their Designate.
42. PROHIBITED VEHICLES
a) Any semi-trailer or tractor not actively loading or unloading;
b) Any commercial vehicle as defined in this Bylaw not actively
loading or unloading;
c) Any unlicensed vehicle or vehicle with expired registration;
d) Any snowmobile, dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle, golf cart or similar
vehicle;
e) Any vehicle with Manufacturers Gross Vehicle Weight of more
than 6,350 kilograms except for recreational vehicles, City-
owned vehicles, and emergency vehicles.
43. PARKING
1) No person shall park any truck or other vehicle having a
manufacturer's rated capacity of over one (1) ton or an overall length of
over twenty-two (22) feet, any motor home, any truck-camper
combination, any camping trailer hitched to a vehicle, any horse trailer
hitched to a vehicle, any unattached trailer nor any bus, on any Public
Highway/Street in the City of Melville for a period in excess of two (2)
hours. Provided, however, that in the case of a recreational vehicle or
trailer, out of town guest privileges may be granted by a City Manager,
Police Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer for an
extended period not exceeding forty-eight (48) hours.
2) No one shall park on any Public Highway/Street in the City for an
uninterrupted period longer than forty-eight (48) hours at any one time.
3) No Person shall park a vehicle on a boulevard except as provided in
this section.
4) Notwithstanding Subsection 1), a vehicle may be parked on a
boulevard if:
a) The vehicle is parked on a private driveway which extends
across the boulevard;
b) The vehicle is not parked within 1.2 metres of the edge of the
sidewalk adjacent to the private property, or the curb if no
sidewalk exists; and
c) Providing the vehicle not located on a corner lot and is outside
the sight triangle.
44. DANGEROUS GOODS VEHICLE PARKING
No person shall park a vehicle that requires a "Dangerous Goods" placard as
required by the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act within one-hundred and
fifty (150) meters of any residence, educational institution or public hall except for
the purpose of loading or unloading under the following conditions:
a) It is not possible for the contents to be unloaded from any other
area; or
b) The vehicle and the unloading procedure are under constant
supervision during the entire time the vehicle is parked.
45. PARKING STALLS FOR THE DISABLED
1) The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or
their Designate, is hereby authorized to establish handicapped parking
stalls for the exclusive use of motor vehicles bearing valid handicapped
license plate stickers or placards and to erect signs to mark such
spaces.
2) No person shall park a vehicle in any parking stall marked by signs
reserving the spot for the handicapped unless the vehicle displays a
valid handicapped permit on the rear-view mirror issued by the
Saskatchewan Abilities Council or such equivalent from any Province
or Territory.
46. LOADING AND UNLOADING
No person shall park or stop a vehicle, including a semi-trailer or trailer
combination, on any street with the vehicle backed up to the curb except:
a) When snow routes have been declared in effect by Public
Works;
b) Where the vehicle does not obstruct more than three (3) meters
of the street, measured perpendicular to the curb;
c) When the delivery is less than ten (10) minutes; or
d) The delivery vehicle must have hazard lights on and
barricades/pylons or other markers to identify the stationary
vehicle.
The City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or their
Designate is hereby authorized to establish loading and unloading zones for the
exclusive use of motor vehicles bearing current handicapped license plate
stickers or placards and to erect signs to mark such spaces.
PART VII
RESTRICTED VEHICLES
47. UNLICENSED VEHICLES PROHIBITED
No person shall operate a motor vehicle not capable of being licensed, except for
rubber-tired construction equipment, farm equipment, medi-scooter or motorized
wheelchair on any street, lane, park, public reserve, sidewalk, easement,
boulevard, or other City-owned property.
48. RESTRICTED VEHICLES
1) No person shall operate on any street:
a) Any vehicle having contact with the road surface by motorized
tracks, including a lug vehicle;
b) Any vehicle, load or combination, exceeding the maximum loads
set out in SCHEDULE "C" to this Bylaw, without an Oversized
Load Transport Permit as found in Schedule "D."
c) Any vehicle, including the load, which exceeds:
i) 2.9 meters in width;
ii) 12.5 meters in length for a truck or single vehicle, 14
meters in length for a bus, 23 meters in length for a
tractor or semi-trailer or any other combination of
vehicles, or 25 meters in length for an A-train, B-train or
C-train; or
iii) 4.5 meters in height.
Without an Oversized Load Transport permit as found in Schedule "D."
2) Pilot cars are to be identified in conformity with the Escort Vehicle
Equipment Requirements of the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure's Guide to Saskatchewan Weights and Dimensions.
49. DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTES
1) Subject to subsection 2, no person shall operate a dangerous goods
vehicle other than on a Dangerous Goods Route, as found in Schedule
"B,"
2) A person may operate a dangerous goods vehicle on a route other
than the Dangerous Goods Route if the dangerous goods vehicle:
a) Is making pickup or delivery of a dangerous good;
b) Is proceeding to or from the business premises of the owner or
operator of the dangerous goods vehicle;
c) Is proceeding to or from a garage for the purpose of repairing,
servicing or refuelling; or
d) The Dangerous Goods Vehicle proceeds on the most direct
route to and from the Dangerous Goods Route.
50. RESTRICTIONS ON SLOW MOVING VEHICLES
No person shall operate a slow-moving vehicle on any street between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday inclusive or between one-half hour before sunset and
one-half hour after sunrise.
51. EXCEPTIONS
This Bylaw shall not apply to any vehicle owned or operated by the City of
Melville or any other public utility while that vehicle is:
a) Engaged in maintenance or construction of public works;
b) Traveling to or from any site for the purpose of maintenance or
construction of public works;
c) Engaged in fire protection services or emergency response
services;
d) Engaged in community services; or
e) Engaged in parks and recreation.
PART VIII
BICYCLES
52. RULES OF ROAD PREVAIL
Every cyclist shall operate a bicycle in accordance with the applicable rules of the
road, as set out in The Traffic Safety Act.
53. RESTRICTIONS
No person shall operate a bicycle:
a) On any sidewalk, boulevard or through a crosswalk, unless just
learning to ride a bike;
b) In a reckless or negligent manner;
c) Carrying a load in excess of that for which the bicycle is
designed;
d) Carrying more persons than the bicycle is designed to carry;
and
e) Riding without a helmet.
54. NIGHT RIDING RESTRICTIONS
No person shall operate a bicycle between one-half hour before sunset to one-
half hour after sunrise unless the bicycle is equipped with:
a) A light or reflector which is visible from the front-end of the
bicycle; and
b) A red taillight or reflector that is visible from the rear-end of the
bicycle.
55. BICYCLE PARKING RESTRICTIONS
No person shall:
a) Chain or secure a bicycle to a pole, tree or other structure on
any street, sidewalk, or City-owned property if it interferes with
pedestrian traffic unless it has been designated for bicycle
parking; or
b) Leave a bicycle in a reclining position on any street, sidewalk or
City-owned property.
56. TWO ABREAST
All persons shall ride a bicycle on a roadway with said operators in single or
double file, and at no time shall a bicycle be operated more than two abreast
except for the purpose of passing.
57. RECKLESS RIDING AND ACROBATICS
No person shall operate a bicycle on a street recklessly, negligently or at speed
or in a manner dangerous to the rider or to the public. Bicycle riders shall always
operate their bicycle with due care and attention to the nature and condition of
the street and the traffic thereon and no such rider shall engage in any acrobatic
feats or any fancy riding on any street. For the purpose of this section,
"acrobatics" and/or "fancy riding" may include, but shall not be limited to:
a) Removing both hands from the handlebars or feet from the
pedals;
b) Riding a two-wheeled bicycle on one wheel;
c) Jumping curbs or medians; or
d) Stunting.
58. RIGHT-HAND SIDE
Any person riding a bicycle shall ride as close as possible to the right-hand curb,
but this shall not apply when the rider is approaching an intersection and
indicates his intention to turn from a direct line by giving a visible signal.
59. SEIZURE AND REMOVAL OF BICYCLES
1) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Police Officer, City Manager or their
Designate, may remove or seize any bicycle that is being operated in
an unsafe manner or deemed abandoned, without a warrant. A bicycle
shall be impounded for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
2) Any bicycle impounded and unclaimed for ninety (90) days or more
shall be dealt with as lost or unclaimed personal property and sold.
PART IX
SKATEBOARDS, LONGBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES AND OTHER MEANS OF
CONVEYANCE
60. INTERPRETATION OF PART
In this part:
a) "Skateboard" includes longboard and "skateboarding"
includes longboarding;
b) "Vehicle" includes a skateboard, rollerblades, and other similar
means of conveyance, but does include a wheelchair.
61. STUNTING
Except as provided in Subsection (2), no person operating or using a vehicle
shall perform or engage in any stunt or activity or other public place is likely to
distract, startle or otherwise interfere with other users of the sidewalk or another
public place.
62. DAMAGING PROPERTY
No person skateboarding, longboarding or roller-blading shall do so in a manner
which causes damage to the roadway or other public place designed and
intended for or used by pedestrians or any City property affixed or placed on a
street, sidewalk or other public place designed and intended for or used by
pedestrians.
63. MOBILITY SCOOTER
No person shall operate a mobility scooter on any public street or public highway
unless the
mobility scooter displays a red, yellow or orange flag with a total surface area not
less than 500
cm2 (77.5 in2) at the height of not less than 1.5 meters (4.92 feet) from the
ground.
PART X
HEDGES, TREES, AND OBSTRUCTIONS
64. NEAR INTERSECTIONS
No person shall plant trees, hedges, or shrub, including any obstructions
exceeding one (1) meter in height, within seven and one-half (7.5) meters at any
intersection.
65. DAMAGE TO ROADWAYS
1) No person shall willfully excavate or trench any roadway without
written approval from the City of Melville.
2) No person shall operate a vehicle on a roadway if the vehicle would
tear, gouge, scar, or otherwise cause damage to the roadway.
3) Any person(s) or company found damaging any roadway, street,
highway or alley, shall pay the full repair costs associated with the
repair as per City of Melville Rates Bylaw.
66. EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL
1) A Police Officer, Special Constable, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
Public Works is hereby authorized to direct traffic in conformity with
this Bylaw and The Traffic Safety Act.
2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, a Police Officer,
Special Constable, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or any City employee as
directed by the City Manager or Director of Public Works & Planning
Services are hereby authorized to direct traffic in any manner deemed
necessary to expedite traffic, safeguard pedestrians, prevent accidents
or meet any unforeseen conditions, whether or not in conformity with
this Bylaw or The Traffic Safety Act in the event of a fire, traffic
accident, traffic signal malfunction or other emergencies.
3) No person shall fail to comply with a direction or signal of a Police
Officer, Special Constable or Bylaw Enforcement Officer given the
authority under this section.
67. CHALKING TIRES
1) Any Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police, City Manager or their
Designate, with the enforcement of this Bylaw, may place an erasable
chalk mark on the tread face or side of any tire of any parked vehicle.
2) No person shall remove an erasable chalk mark placed under this
section while the vehicle or recreational vehicle remains parked in the
location where it is marked.
68. PARKING TICKETS
1) No person other than a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Police Officer, City
Manager or their Designate, with the enforcement of this Bylaw, shall
place a Notice of Violation ticket or warning notice on any vehicle.
2) No person, other than the owner or operator of the vehicle, shall
remove a notice of violation ticket or warning notice from a vehicle.
3) In cases where a vehicle or trailer receives a Notice of Violation and
remains in the same spot following a period of twenty-four (24) hours,
the vehicle or trailer is subject to an additional Notice of Violation.
4) Notwithstanding Section 70, in cases where a vehicle or trailer has
received a second Notice of Violation and remains in the same spot
following a period of twenty-four (24) hours, the vehicle or trailer is
subject and impoundment at the owner's expense.
69. PENALTY VIOLATION/VOLUNTARY PAYMENT
1) Unless otherwise stated within this Bylaw, any person who
contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence
punishable by voluntary payment fine in an amount not less than one
hundred ($100.00) dollars and not exceeding:
a) Five hundred ($500.00) dollars in the case of an individual; or
b) One thousand ($1000.00) dollars in the case of a corporation.
2) When any person authorized by the Chief of Police, Bylaw Officer or
the City Manager to enforce this Bylaw has reason to believe that a
person or vehicle has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, that
person may issue a Notice of Violation and/or voluntary payment to the
person or place the Notice of Violation and or voluntary payment on
the vehicle or trailer.
3) Notice of Violation may indicate that the City will accept voluntary
payment at the Melville City Hall for the amount listed.
4) Where the City of Melville receives payment within fifteen (15) days
after the issuance of the Notice of Violation, the prescribed amount
may be reduced by fifteen ($15.00) dollars.
5) If payment is not received within twenty days of the offence, an
additional penalty of thirty ($30.00) dollars shall be added to the
amount listed once the date has been issued. If voluntary payment is
received by the City of Melville prior to the appeal date, the person
charged shall not be subject to further court action.
6) Fine amounts for the offences in this Bylaw are found in Schedule "M."
70. CANCELLATION OF TICKETS
The City Manager or Designate may cancel any parking violation where that
parking ticket was issued improperly or in error.
71. RIGHT OF APPEAL
Any person or cooperation who wishes to appeal the Notice of Violation and
voluntary payment has the right to do so, and all appeals will be decided by the
City Council. The process is as follows:
a) A notice in writing of appeal to be submitted no later than 5
working days prior to the next City Council Meeting;
b) The individual will then be required to be present at the Council
meeting;
c) The individual will be required to present their case to City
Council;
d) City Council may choose to make their decision at that meeting
or a future meeting; and
e) The City Council's decision is final.
72. IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES
1) Any Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Police Officer, Chief of Police, Fire
Chief, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or the City
Manager may at their discretion immediately remove any vehicle that is
unlawfully parked or posing a safety hazard on any street, public
highway, lane or City-owned property.
2) Any vehicle removed pursuant to Subsection (1):
a) Shall be impounded and stored at any place authorized by the
City Manager, Director of Public Works & Planning Services or
their Designate at the cost of the owner for a period of thirty (30)
days after the date of removal of the vehicle unless the costs of
removal, impoundment and storage, and any outstanding fines
are sooner paid:
b) Shall be released to the owner on payment of the cost of
removal, impoundment and storage and any outstanding fines
within thirty (30) days after the date of the removal of the
vehicle.
3) If the vehicle is not redeemed within thirty (30) days, pursuant to
clause (2)(b):
a) The vehicle shall be dealt with as lost or unclaimed personal
property;
b) The City shall have the right to recover from the owner of the
vehicle the costs of removal, impoundment, and storage,
including the actual cost of advertising, by:
i. action in a court of competent jurisdiction;
ii. sale of the vehicle at public auction;
iii. by private sale of the vehicle.
73. REMOVAL OF TREES
Notwithstanding Section 68, the Bylaw Officer, Director of Public Works &
Planning Services or their Designate may cause the removal of a vehicle stopped
or parked in contravention of Section 12 (6) within a temporarily closed or
regulated street or lane and may deposit that vehicle at a location on the street in
proximity to the original location of the vehicle.
74. CONSTRUCTING A NEW OR ALTERING AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY, LANE
OR APPROACH
1) A Private Approach is the surface part of an entrance to private
property (driveway or laneway) for vehicular access that is on the City
road allowance. Anyone planning to create, widen or close a driveway,
must apply for a "Driveway or Approach Application". Once this
application is approved, property owners will need to apply for a
development permit. Private approach permits cannot be issued if they
contravene any other City of Melville Bylaws.
2) In the case of business;
a) Traffic Impact Studies may be required as part of the permitting
process with the property owner or developer to cover all
expenses. Prior to the permit approval.
b) If it is determined through the impact assessment study that
increased traffic volumes warrant upgrades to the City of
Melville infrastructure. The property owner or developer will be
responsible for some or all costs associated with necessary
public improvements to be mutually agreed upon prior to
permitting approval.
PART XI
SEVERABILITY
75. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or other portion of this Bylaw
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent
jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and the holding of the Court shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of the Bylaw.
PART XII
REPEAL OF FORMER BYLAW
76. REPEAL OF FORMER BYLAW
Bylaw No. 19/2009 is hereby repealed.
77. COMING INTO FORCE
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect of the 1st day of January, 2021.
___________________________________________
MAYOR
___ _______________________________________
CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED and READ A FIRST TIME this 8th day of September, 2020 A.D.
READ A SECOND TIME this 8th day of September, 2020 A.D.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED by consent of members present this 8th day of
September, 2020 AD.
SCHEDULE "A"
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE REQUEST FORMS
Traffic Control Device Request Form
Loading Zone
Traffic Light
Yield Sign
Handicap Space Sign
Stop Sign No Parking
Other __________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for request:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant Contact Information
Name: _______________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: _________________________
For Internal Use Only
Date Received: _________________________Application No: _____________________________
Decision:_______________________ Applicant Notified: __________________________
City Approval signature_______________________________________
SCHEDULE "B"
HEAVY VEHICLE & DANGEROUS GOODS ROUTE
HEAVY VEHICLE ROUTE UNRESTRICTED AREA
SCHEDULE "C"
MAXIMUM LOADS/GROSS WEIGHT CHART
SCHEDULE "D"
OVERSIZED LOAD TRANSPORT PERMIT
Building Permit No. (if applicable):_____________________
Name: _________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________
Phone: ________________________________
Description of oversized load to be moved:
______________________________________________________________________________
Loaded Length: _________________ Loaded Width: _________________________
Loaded Height: ______________________ Loaded Weight: ____________________________
From: _____________________________ To: __________________________________
Route:
______________________________________________________________________________
1. Applicant must give a minimum of 72 hours notice prior to when they would like to
move the above building, structure or vehicle in order to give SaskTel, SaskPower, City
of Melville, and the local Cable company time to co-ordinate the move.
2. The applicant is responsible for collecting all required approvals from additional
agencies, as listed on Page 2.
3. The applicant hereby agrees that, if a permit is issued as applied for, the applicant will
pay the full amount of any damages resulting from or arising from or during the course
of the travel for which the Permit is sought and will indemnify the approving authorities
listed below against any such damages or injury. (Attach a copy of Bond of Indemnity or
Insurance Policy in the amount of at least one million dollars.)
4. The applicant hereby agrees that, if a permit is issued as applied for that the said
applicant agrees to adhere to all existing bylaws that may pertain to the move or
additional conditions associated with this Permit.
5. The authorized agents, listed below, may suspend or revoke an oversized load transport
permit where the applicant fails to abide by any condition of the Permit or approval or
where the applicant supplies false information pertaining to the dimensions of the
building, structure, equipment, or vehicle to be moved.
6. The applicant hereby agrees to save, indemnify and keep harmless the City of Melville
against all liabilities, judgments, and damages that may accrue against said City in
consequence of the granting of such Permit an to bear al the cost for signing,
barricading pole removal and damage to private and public property.
7. Payment of any charge for cost levied or damages arising from the move is due thirty
(30) days after the date of mailing of the bill.
8. The Director of Public Works and Planning Services or designate is the final signature
required and cannot approve the Permit without all other agencies approvals first.
Date of Application: ________________________________
Name of applicant: _________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
Signature of Applicant: ______________________________________________________
Representing: _____________________________________________________________
The above application is hereby approved and authority if hereby granted subject to
requirements shown below, to move the building, structure or vehicle described therein over
the route described therein on the ______Day of _________________, 20___.
Sask, Telecommunications Approval
(Exceeding height of 13'6")
_________________________________(Name)
_________________________________ (Title)
Sask. Power Corporation Approval
__________________________(Name)
__________________________ (Title)
Cable Approval
_______________________ (Name)
_______________________ (Title)
Director of Public Works and Planning Services
Approval
________________________________ (Name)
________________________________ (Title)
SCHEDULE "E"
TEMPORARY STREET AND LANE USE PERMIT
TEMPORARY STREET AND LANE USE PERMIT
Permit # ________________________
(Office Use Only)
Date: ____________________________
Contact Name: ________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________
Mailing Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Number: _______________________________________
Address the street of lane is to be temporarily closed or obstructed:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Type of Closure (ex. Lane closure, full street closure, parking lane closure, block party, etc.):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Description of the work or reason the closure is required:
Construction/Other
Block Party (Free of Charge)
Block Party (Free of Charge)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Duration Permit is required: (include Date and Time):
Start: ________________________________
End: ________________________________
Sketch/Map Required:
The permit holder agrees to indemnify the City from all claims which might be made against the City as a
result of the use of the sidewalk for the described event.
The undersigned agrees to keep the City of Melville harmless and free from all claims for damages or
injuries to any person,
The undersigned agrees to pay for any repair costs resulting from any damages to the City street, curb,
sidewalk or private property that occur as a result of the event under this Permit.
The applicant is responsible for providing barricades, pylons, etc. required to block or control traffic.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________ Date: __________________________________
City Approval: _________________________
Date: __________________________________
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Permit Fees
$
25.00 (Base Fee)
_______________________X $5.00 per day
= $ _________________ (Daily Fee)
No. of Days
_______________________ X $25.00 per week = $ _________________ (Daily Fee)
No. of Weeks
$ _________________ Total Permit Fee
Circulated to RCMP, Fire Protective Services, Ambulance and Public Works Dept.
SCHEDULE "F"
TEMPORARY SIDEWALK USE PERMIT
TEMPORARY SIDEWALK USE PERMIT
Permit # _______________
(Office Use Only)
Date: _____________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________
Company Name: ________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________
________________________________________
Contact Number: _______________________________________
Civic address the sidewalk is to be obstructed:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Property Owner: _____________________
Authorization: _______________________
Description of the work or reason the closure is required:
Fully Obstructed
Partially Obstructed
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Duration Permit is required (include Date and Time):
Start: __________________________
End: _____________________________________
Sketch/Map Required:
The permit holder agrees to indemnify the City from all claims which might be made against the City as a
result of the use of the sidewalk for the described event.
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Permit Fees
$
25.00 (Base Fee)
_______________________X $5.00 per day
= $ _________________ (Daily Fee)
No. of Days
_______________________ X $25.00 per week = $ _________________ (Daily Fee)
No. of Weeks
$ _________________ Total Permit Fee
Circulated to RCMP, Fire Protective Services, Ambulance and Public Works Dept.
A minimum of one meter measured from the curb must remain clear for the passage of pedestrians.
The undersigned agrees to keep the City of Melville harmless and free from all claims for damages or
injuries to any person, animal or property in any way arising from the use of the sidewalk during the
event.
The undersigned agrees to pay for any repair costs resulting from any damages to the City street, curb or
sidewalk that occurred as a result of the event under this Permit.
The applicant is responsible for providing barricades, pylons, etc. required to block or control traffic.
Signature of Applicant: _________________________ Date: ____________________________
City Approval: _________________________________ Date: ____________________________
SCHEDULE "G"
TEMPORARY CURB AND SIDEWALK CROSSING PERMIT
TEMPORARY CURB AND SIDEWALK CROSSING PERMIT
Building Permit No. (if applicable): ________________
Applicant (Property Owner): __________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________
Phone: _______________________
Address of curb and sidewalk crossing: ___________________________________________
Duration of Permit:
Start Date: _______________________
End Date: ____________________________
In consideration of the City of Melville permitting my temporary crossing of the sidewalk and curb at the
above mentioned location I hereby agree to protect all City of Melville property, including the existing
sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb box, hydrant, trees, signs, pavement, land and street lights located at or
near the previously mentioned location throughout the duration of this Permit from any and all
damages howsoever caused. I further agree that in the event any such damages are caused to the City of
Melville property, to immediately pay to the City of Melville a sum of money equal to the damages that
have been sustained by the City of Melville.
* THE APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE ARE NOT EXISTING DAMAGES TO THE PREVIOUSLY
REFERRED TO SERVICES AS OF THE DATE OF THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED
BELOW.
Existing Damage:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________
(Property Owner)
Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________
City of Melville
SCHEDULE "H"
TWO HOUR STREET PARKING
TWO HOUR PARKING
Street or Avenue
Side
Location
2nd Avenue
Both sides of street
King St and Main St.
2nd Avenue
North side of street
Main St and Queen St.
3rd Avenue
Both sides of street
King St and Saskatchewan St
1st Avenue
North side of street
King St and Queen St
Main Street
Both sides of street
1st Avenue and 5th Avenue
Queen Street
Both Sides of street
2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, and 4th Ave except on the east
and west sides between 2nd Ave and the lane
north of the Senior's Center.
FOUR HOUR PARKING
Street or Avenue
Side
Location
Queen St
Both sides of Street
Between 2nd Ave and the lane north of the
Senior's Center.
SCHEDULE "I"
CITY-OWNED PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
City Hall
430 Main St
Fire Hall
151 Prince Edward St
Horizon Credit Union Center (HCUC)
572 2nd Ave West
Melville Community Works
800 Prince Edward St
Melville Golf & Country Club
1611 HWY #47 North
Melville Swimming Pool
1240 Prince Edward St
Merv Moore Sportsplex
165 2nd Ave West
Public Works
100 Brunswick St & 151 Prince Edward St
SCHEDULE "J"
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER PERMIT
Date: __________________________
Name: ______________________________________________
Company: ___________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________
Contact Number: __________________ Email Address: __________________________________
License Plate: _____________________
Permit Conditions:
1. Permit must be placed on driver's side, upper rear corner of the trailer.
2. Applicant must be actively engaged in a construction job in the immediate vicinity that the
trailer is parked in.
3. Applicant must abide by all other provisions of the Traffic Bylaw as this Permit ONLY allows
the trailer to be unhitched.
4. Permit is only valid for the trailer with the corresponding license plate, as stated on the
Permit.
5. Trailers must clearly be marked with reflective warning signs or reflective pylons placed on
either side of the trailer that faces the direction of oncoming traffic.
6. Trailers must be moved after a snow event to provide City snow removal crews with the
opportunity to clear the street.
7. Is any of the permit conditions are not followed, the Permit becomes void.
8. The permit holder must move the trailer when public works is required to perform
maintenance within 24 hours or upon request.
Applicants Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________
For Internal Use Only
Date Received: _______________________ City Manager Approval: _________________________
PERMIT# _____________
SCHEDULE "K"
FEES SCHEDULE
Temporary Street Closure and Lane Use Permit
Permit Fee:
Base Fee + Daily Fee
Base Fee:
$25.00
Daily Fee:
$5.00 per day; or
$25.00 per week
Temporary Sidewalk Use Permit / Sidewalk Crossing
Permit Fee:
Base Fee + Daily Fee
Base Fee:
$25.00
Daily Fee:
$5.00 per day; or
$25.00 per week.
Construction Trailer Permit
Daily: $25
Weekly: $100
Monthly Permit:
$150.00
3 Month Permit:
$300.00
6 Month Permit:
$700.00
Yearly Permit:
$1500.00
Oversized / Heavy haul Permit
Application fee for Oversized Permit is $50.00
Summer - $1.50 per Tonne
Winter - $0.75 per Tonne
Parade or Special Event Permit Application:
$25
SCHEDULE "L"
SIGHTLINE TRIANGLE
Measure the sightline triangle
To find the sightline triangle on your property, start at the corner survey stake. The stake is usually
located several feet back from the sidewalk or curb. If you cannot find a stake, check your property
survey to locate your property lines.
Corner lots
Measure nine meters (30 feet) from the stake in both directions. The area between these three points is
the sightline triangle, and must be kept free of obstructions.
Corner lot sightlines
Other lots
Measure five meters (16.5 feet) from the stake (point A) along the driveway to point B. Measure four
meters (13.2 feet) from the stake (point A) along the sidewalk or street to point C. The area between
these three points is the sightline triangle and must be kept free of obstructions.
Driveway sightline triangles with sidewalk
Driveway sightline triangles without sidewalk
SCHEDULE "M"
TRAFFIC BYLAW FINE / VOLUNTARY PAYMENT SCHEDULE
All fines identified here within are for individuals. In the case of a corporation, business or company.
Fines and Voluntary payments double.
Parking Violations
Voluntary Payment
If Paid within 30 days
$50
$30
Failure to obtain proper permits here within this Bylaw
Voluntary Payment
If paid within 30 days
$100
$80
Damage Street, Alley, Curb, or Roadway
Cost of Repair and $500 fine
Obstruct traffic View with obstructions, sightlines, tamper with traffic signs or
negatively effect the safety of traffic or pedestrians in any manner
Voluntary Payment
If paid within 30 days
$150
$100
Any other violation within this Bylaw not listed in this "Traffic Bylaw Fine /
Voluntary Payment Schedule"
Voluntary Payment
If paid within 30 days
$100
$80
Impoundment of vehicle, trailer, signs or other
items impounded by the City are subject to the
following fines and any other previously obtained
tickets / fines must be paid in full prior to the
release of impounded items.
The Actual Cost of Removal
with a Minimum Charge of $100
Storage Fee
of $25 per
day
Admin
costs of
$50
Any Damage to City of Melville Property costs incurred to repair will be born to the offender. And;
In the case of non-compliance in any part of this Bylaw here within, a fee of $20 per day may be applied
to the fine or voluntary payment under the direction of the City Manager.
Unless otherwise stated within this Bylaw, any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is
guilty of an offense punishable by voluntary payment fine in an amount not less than ($100.00) dollars
and not exceeding:
(a) five hundred ($500.00) dollars in the case of an individual.
(b) one thousand ($1000.00) dollars in the case of a corporation;
SCHEDULE "N"
PERMIT APPLICATION FOR APPROACH OR DRIVEWAY
Approach or Driveway Application
I/We _____________________________________________________________________________
(Please Type or Print Full Name) of
______________________________________________________________________________
(Address)
(Postal Code)
Make Application to Construct, Utilize or Modify (Please circle any that apply) an approach from City
of Melville Street, Lane or Roadway:_________________________________________ to my/our
premises located on ___________________________________________________________________
(Legal Land Description, Lot Block Plan, Civic address) (Include Parcel and Block Numbers, etc.)
Date of Application ________________________________
Signature of property owner________________________________
Telephone ________________________________ Email________________________________
Describe in detail if there are any trees, concrete curb, etc. to be removed
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Sketch of Proposed Approach Location to include several things including:
1. Street, North Arrow, buildings, existing approaches, trees, proposed approach top width.
2. Proposed approach and a measured distance to an identifiable landmark (legal boundary, cross road,
existing approach, etc.),
3. Size and type of culvert or drainage pipe to be installed
Submit completed applications with appropriate diagram and completed application, (attach additional
information as required). Applications will not be processed if Sketch or Information is not complete. Any
work, supplies, completed by the City of Melville, or damage done to City of Melville Property is subject
to be charged to the property owner. All applications must be accompanied by a City of Melville
Development Permit.
City Approval: _____________________________
Date: __________________
SCHEDULE "O"
PARADE PERMIT
Parade or Special Event Permit
In order to allow sufficient time for permits to be approved, all requests for parade permits should be
received by the City at least 15 business days (30 days preferably) prior to the parade date. Please return
completed forms to the City of Melville Public Work and Planning Department:
Organization Information
Application Date: __________________________ Organization: _______________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________ Contact Number: _______________________
Contact Email: ____________________________
Reason for Parade:_________________________________________________________________
Parade Marshall (if different than Contact Person): ______________________________________
Parade Marshall Contact Number: _____________________________________________________
Event Information Event Name: __________________________________Event Date:_____________
Starting Point: ____________________________ Marshalling Time: ________________________
Parade Start Time:_________________________ Ending Point: _____________________________
Time required to complete parade or event: _______________________
Description of Route: (attach map)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Are barricades required? Yes No If Yes: How many?___________________ (identify locations
of barricades at intersections on attached map)
Please note that barricades may not be available for your event, in case they are, City of Melville rates
apply as per City of Melville Rates Bylaw for supply, setup and takedown of the barricades. The applicant
is responsible for proper traffic control. Any barricades or traffic control devices must be taken down as
soon as the event or parade has ended and it is safe to do so.
List all animals or heavy machinery to take place in the event or parade __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Number of expected participants:_________________________________________________________
Number of Floats: ___________________________________________
Would you like the City of Melville to promote your event on our social media outlets? Yes No
RCMP notified?
Yes No Date:___________________________
Liability Insurance Provided: Yes No
If applicable, Saskatchewan Liquor License required; Yes No (if yes, please attach)
Applicant's Signature: ___________________________________________________
By signing this application, I agree that I have read and understand the City of Melville bylaws and that
the information provided is truthful and to the best of my knowledge.
.
For City of Melville Internal Use Only
Date Received: _______________________ PERMIT# _____________
I have reviewed the details of this event and note the following: Approved Approved, and
concerns are attached Denied
Liability insurance required: Yes No
Signed by: ________________________________________________ Date: _______________
City of Melville
NOTE: A copy of the approved permit will be returned to the Applicant, and sent to all City of Melville
Departments
SCHEDULE "P"
SCHEDULE "K"
(As provided for by Section 25)
MAXIMUM SPEEDS
SCHEDULE "K" MAXIMUM SPEED THIRTY (30) KM/HR
Between the hours of 8:00 o'clock in the forenoon and 10:00 o'clock in the afternoon on any street
bordering a playground, park or School.
SCHEDULE "K" MAXIMUM SPEED FIFTY (50) KM/HR
On all streets in the City other than those areas specified within this Bylaw as something different.
SCHEDULE "K" MAXIMUM SPEED SEVENTY (70) KM/HR
On the road from Prince Rupert Street (N) Westerly through the N ½ Section 31-22-6-W2 to the City's
Raw Water Reservoir on the SW 1/4 6-23-6-W2
Highway No. 10 from the Easterly side of Columbia Street to 50 metres South-Westerly of Third
Avenue
Highway 15 - 420 meters west of Agripark Road
SCHEDULE "K" MAXIMUM SPEED EIGHTY (80) KM/HR
Highway No. 15 from the Easterly limits of the City to its intersection with Winnipeg Street
Highway No. 15 from the Westerly limits of the City to its intersection with Highway No. 10
Highway No. 47 from the Northerly limits of the City to its intersection with Highway No. 10
Highway No. 10, from a point 250 metres East of Queen Street to the Easterly side of Columbia Street
and from a point 50 metres South-Westerly of Third Avenue to a point 400 metres South-Westerly of
Third Avenue
SCHEDULE "K" MAXIMUM SPEED NINETY (90) KM/HR
Agripark Road on the 350 m portion located within city limits.
All Speed limits on Provincial Highway Routes not listed herein are subject to change when mutually
agreed upon between the City of Melville and Department of Highways and Transportation within the
corporate limits of the City of Melville shall be established and posted by the Department of Highways
and Transportation.