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CITY OF YORKTON
BYLAW NO. 4/2026
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF YORKTON IN THE
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN RESPECTING
INSTALLATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING PROCEDURES FOR THE
WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Known as 'The Waterworks Management
Bylaw'
04/20/2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE, PREAMBLE & PURPOSE
03
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
03
PART 2 - ADMINISTRATION
05
PART 3 - SERVICE CONNECTIONS
06
PART 4 - METERS AND READINGS
08
PART 5 - RELOCATION OF METERS AND/OR SERVICE CONNECTIONS
11
PART 6 -COSTS OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
12
PART 7 - GENERAL SERVICE CONNECTION REGULATIONS
14
PART 8 - MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
15
PART 9 - WATER ACCOUNTS
17
PART 10 - LANDLORD TENANT SERVICE ACCOUNTS
18
PART 11 - TERMINATION, RESTRICTED USE OR INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE
20
PART 12 - RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER / CUSTOMER
21
PART 13 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
23
PART 14 - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
25
PART 15 - SEVERABILITY
27
PART 16 - REPEAL OF OTHER BYLAWS
27
PART 17 - EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW
27
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CITY OF YORKTON
SASKATCHEWAN
BYLAW NO. 4/2026
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF YORKTON IN THE PROVINCE OF
SASKATCHEWAN RESPECTING INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
SERVICING PROCEDURES FOR THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Yorkton may provide for the servicing of the waterworks sewer
and water services of the City and establish fees that will be charged for these services,
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Yorkton in the Province of Saskatchewan in Council
assembled enacts as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS:
1.1
In this bylaw:
(a)
"Act": "The Cities Act".
(b)
"Applicant": a person executing an application for, making use of or accepting
the supply of water or sewer services.
(c)
"AWWA Standards": the current published standards of the American
Waterworks Association as same may be amended, revised and replaced from
time to time.
(d)
"Backflow": the unwanted reversal of flow of water or other substances into the
water distribution system.
(e)
"Backflow Prevention Assembly": a device or combination of devices installed in
a plumbing or distribution system to prevent water or other liquids, mixtures, or
substances from reversing its flow into the water distribution system.
(f)
"City" the City of Yorkton staff or it's designates in the Province of
Saskatchewan, Canada.
(g)
"City of Yorkton Engineering Standards": the current engineering standards
of the City of Yorkton as same may be amended, revised and replaced from time
to time.
(h)
"Commercial Service": a service connection to a premise in which a business,
profession, industry, trade or commerce is carried on and includes all premises
not falling within the definitions of "residential or industrial service".
(i)
"Council": the Council of the City of Yorkton.
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(j)
"Cross Connection": any physical connection between the water distribution
system and any source of contamination or pollution which could lead to backflow.
(k)
"Curb Stop": a device that controls water flow from the water service
connection to a premise.
(l)
"Customer": a property owner, tenant, occupant or person in charge or control
of a premise, accepting or using any of the customary services provided or
supplied by, or in connection with the Waterworks Utility.
(m)
"Groundwater" any water beneath the surface of land
(n)
"Groundwater Well": an opening made by drilling into the ground for the purpose
of obtaining ground water or scientific data on ground water, whether water is
obtained or not.
(o)
"Industrial Service": a service connection provided to a premise used primarily for
manufacturing, processing, fabricating, or assembling goods/materials for
distribution, where the water meter is 2 inches (50 mm) or larger; and the premise's
annual water demand is ≥ 1 Heavy Industrial Growth Unit (HIGU), where 1 HIGU
equals 300,000 m3.
(p)
"Meter": a device that meets the City of Yorkton's Engineering Standards,
capable of measuring, recording and transmitting flows and volumes through a
service connection.
(q)
"Occupant": includes a person residing on or in lands or buildings, and the
person entitled to its or their possession if there is no person residing on or in the
land or buildings, and a leaseholder.
(r)
"Owner": means the registered owner of a property or the purchaser thereof
who is entitled to use or occupy the property.
(s)
"Person": includes an individual, partnership, corporation, and any association
or other body.
(t)
"Premises": a house or building together with its land.
(u)
"Property Line": the legal dividing line between the street and the lot or parcel
to be served with service connections.
(v)
"Reforestation Fee": a fee that is charged to property owner when a "City
owned" tree must be removed during service connections or maintenance.
(w)
"Residential Service": a service connection used exclusively for domestic
purposes through a single meter servicing no more than four living units or
apartments.
(x)
"Service Connection": the part of the water and sewer system of a public utility
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that runs from the main lines of the public utility to a premises or other place on a
parcel of land for the purpose of providing water to and the conveyance of sewage
from the parcel of land, and includes the connection to the main line, piping,
couplings, and other appurtenances excluding the curb stop and water meter inside
the building or other place for the provision of the public utility and will be the
responsibility of the owner.
(y)
"Sewage": is liquid waste discharged into the City's sewage collection system.
(z)
"Sewage Collection System": is the part of the waterworks system that sewage is
discharged into (commonly referred to as sewer).
(aa)
"Sewer": is the structure that sewage is discharged into (sewage collection
system).
(bb)
"Subsoil Drainage System": a system comprised of a subsoil drainage pipe that is
installed underground to intercept and convey groundwater to a basin located within
a premises; utilizing a pump or ejector for discharge constructed in such a manner
that groundwater cannot back up into the subsoil drainage pipe and reenter the
groundwater table.
(cc)
"Surface Water": any water above the surface of land.
(dd)
"Surface Drainage System": a system comprised of a surface drainage catch-basin
or swale located outside of a premises; utilizing a pump, ejector, or gravity for
discharge constructed to a maximum depth no greater than one (1) meter below the
surface of land ensuring surface water cannot reasonably infiltrate the groundwater
table without first passing through a permeable layer of material.
(ee)
"Valve": a device for control of water flow in or from the City's water main or a
water service connection.
(ff)
"Water Distribution System": is the part of the waterworks system that delivers
water to a property and or premise.
(gg) "Waterworks System": the whole or any part of the equipment by which or
through which the City conveys water through its water distribution system and
sewage collection system, its improvement, extension or replacement, including
pumps, filtration systems, treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, water
mains, sewer mains, manholes, pipes, valves, valve connections, hydrants, and
other related works, curb stops, meters, and appurtenances.
2. ADMINISTRATION:
2.1
The Waterworks Utility of the City of Yorkton will be under the general direction and
control of the Director of Environmental Services who may establish standards,
guidelines and specifications for the design, construction and maintenance of the water
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system.
As such, the Director of Environmental Services, or their authorized designate, shall
serve as the Designated Officer to whom interpretation, approvals, orders, and
enforcement decisions under this Bylaw are assigned, and who may delegate specific
administrative functions in writing.
2.2
The Director of Public Works, or their authorized designate, shall be responsible for the
operational implementation of this Bylaw as it relates to construction, maintenance, and
service work on City infrastructure.
2.3
The collection of revenues derived from the Waterworks Utility, the payments of all
disbursements and the supervision and control of all records and accounts connected
with the utility shall be under the general direction and control of the Director of
Finance.
2.4
The Plumbing Code Regulations, the Water Security Agency Act and Regulations, the
Saskatchewan Water Well Decommissioning Standard, and as amended from time to
time, shall apply to and govern all plumbing and drainage in the City of Yorkton,
except as may be altered or revised hereinafter. The Plumbing Inspector shall be a
representative of the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan.
2.5
The Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw, originally Bylaw No. 20/2006, as amended from
time to time, shall apply to and govern all matters respecting charges and fees referenced
in this Bylaw. Any reference herein to the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw shall be
deemed to refer to Bylaw No. 20/2006 in its most current amended form.
2.6
Overdue accounts for the provision of water and sewage services will be collected in
accordance with The Cities Act.
3. SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
3.1
A service connection includes all piping and fittings from the City mains to the property and
or premise. For a residential service connection the curb stop and water meter will remain
property of the City. Damages to the curb stop or water meter caused by the customer will
be repaired or replaced by the City with costs being charged to the customer at cost recovery
rates.
3.2
Excavations on private property will be backfilled with suitable material. The
City will make every reasonable effort to compact the backfill material in such a
manner as to limit settlement. However, the City will not be responsible for
trench settlements or damages experienced due to settlement. The City shall not
be held liable for the replacement or for damage to the property such as, but not
limited to the following:
a)
Landscaping materials, topsoil, sod, grass, trees, rocks, shrubs or plants;
b)
driveways or private sidewalks;
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c)
retaining walls or fences;
d)
buildings or their foundations; and/or
e)
underground sprinkler systems.
3.3
The City will connect to existing piping at the building, however, will not excavate
under any portion of a building which includes a veranda, stairs, or other appurtenances.
If piping beyond this point is unsuitable or needs replacing, this portion of the work will
not be included in the quotation provided by the City or in the scope of work performed.
3.4
The Owner is responsible for all costs associated with locating or relocation of other
utilities or conflicting obstacles related to the installation of the service.
3.5
It is the City's policy that each property be serviced by only one service connection and
water meter.
a)
If a change in service size or a second service is requested and the City agrees it
is necessary, cost recovery rate will apply.
b)
The owner will propose the size and location of the service connection under
application to the City.
c)
Service connection sizing and location must be approved in writing by The
Designated Officer prior to installation.
d)
Where a single service connection supplies multiple units, any division of that
service to supply multiple water meters shall occur in a location that is
externally accessible and not within, or accessible through, any dwelling unit.
f)
For developments up to and including four (4) units, compliance with clause 3.5(d) is
required. Any deviation from clauses 3.5(d) requires prior written approval by the
Designated Officer and must meet the City's Engineering Standards and access
requirements.
g)
Notwithstanding clause 3.5(f), the Designated Officer may approve in writing an
alternate servicing arrangement where the owner demonstrates that compliance is not
reasonably feasible and the proposed arrangement meets the City's Engineering
Standards and access requirements.
h)
For developments of five (5) units or greater, clause 3.5 applies, and each property
shall be serviced by only one (1) service connection and one (1) water meter.
e)
All service connection materials and installation practices shall conform to the
City of Yorkton's Engineering Standards.
3.6
All water service connections will have a water meter installed, except approved fire service
sprinklers provided with an approved backflow prevention assembly.
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a)
Residential water service connections under two (2) inches in diameter will be
supplied with one (1) water meter from the City.
b)
Residential water service connections with a diameter of two (2) inches or larger will
be supplied with one (1) water meter. The cost of the meter will be at the expense of
the owner, applied at a cost recovery rate.
c)
Industrial and commercial service connections water and sewage meters will be
at the expense of the owner.
3.7
No branch service will be taken from that part of the service pipe between the curb stop
and the water meter except an approved fire service approved by the City.
a)
No branch connection shall be taken from any portion of the sanitary sewer service
between the sewer main and the building footings; or at a setback of one (1) meter,
except where expressly approved by the City.
3.8
A water service will not be turned on, or new account activated by a City representative
until:
a)
Where deemed necessary, the work has been inspected.
b)
A water contract has been signed with the Water Billing department
c)
A water meter deposit has been paid for by non-owners.
d)
Payment is received by the City for delinquent accounts.
4. METERS AND READINGS:
4.1
It's the customer's responsibility to provide a suitable site for a meter for all service
connections of any size to any premise. The City shall not be required to provide service
if the customer fails to make available an acceptable site.
4.2
It will be the duty and responsibility of every customer to:
a)
provide a suitable facility for a horizontal water meter installation and convenient
accessible location
b)
provide an isolation valve meeting the requirements of the City of Yorkton's
Engineering Standards, immediately upstream and downstream of the water meter
c)
protect the meter from frost or any other damage; and
d)
properly and efficiently protect the service line and fixtures leading to the meter
from frost or other damage
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e)
No person shall alter or tamper with any service connection. The City shall be
notified immediately whenever a water or sewage meter is not operating,
operating incorrectly, damaged or if a seal has been broken. In the event the City
is not notified of the malfunction, the City shall in addition to any other penalties
as set out in this Bylaw, estimate the quantity of water consumed or discharged
and charge the customer for the water
f)
If a water meter or remote readout is removed or stolen, penalties as set out in the
bylaw apply and the customer shall pay the cost of replacing the water meter
including installation. If not paid, the cost may be collected in the same manner
as unpaid water rates under section 9.9.
4.3
All water meters and remote readouts shall be supplied, installed, maintained, repaired,
tested and replaced by the City. The City may from time to time or at any time authorize
an individual firm or corporation to install, maintain, repair and replace water meters as
directed by the City.
4.4
All water meters supplied by the City shall at all times be the property of the City.
Payment of an installation fee or other fees does not constitute a sale.
4.5
Damaged and Frozen Water Meters:
a)
If any water meter is damaged or requires replacement, the customer will be
charged at the cost recovery rate. This shall include all parts and labor required
to replace and repair, or the cost recovery rate to replace with a new water meter.
4.6
Water Metering Point Integrity Inspection:
a)
If a customer requests the City to inspect the water metering point for integrity,
including verification of water supply, pressure, quality, and meter operation, and it
is determined that the metering point meets the required standards and the water
meter registers less than or equal to 100% of actual flow, a cost-recovery rate applies
subject to the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw. If in the opinion of the Designated
Officer, any of the integrity parameters are unsuitable or incorrect, there will be no
charge.
4.7
Sewage Meter Accuracy check:
a)
All sewage meters and remote readouts shall be approved by the City and
supplied, installed, maintained, repaired, tested and replaced by the owner. The
owner must authorize an individual firm or company to annually, provide proof
of calibration and proper operation to the City.
b)
Industrial users will be required to install a sewage meter and be responsible for
maintenance and shall provide annual proof of calibration and proper operation
to the Designated Officer.
c)
Notify the Designated Officer of any anticipated maintenance, repair, or other
circumstances that may temporarily or otherwise affect the proper operation of the
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sewage meter.
4.8
If a City representative attends a premises for a scheduled appointment to install,
repair, replace, test, or read a water meter, or to install, repair, replace, or test any other
equipment related to the water system, and any of the following circumstances occur,
the City may charge a Missed Appointment Fee outlined in the Water and Sewer Rates
Bylaw, in addition to any other applicable fees and charges:
a)
The occupant responsible for scheduling or their designate is not present at the
scheduled time to provide access to the premises;
b)
The City representative is unable to proceed with or complete the required
work due to unsafe conditions, incomplete plumbing, or inadequate access to
the premises.
4.9
The City or its representatives may at any time enter upon any premises and properties
of any customer to examine the pipes, meters and fixtures to; ascertain the quantity and
quality of water consumed, the manners of its use, conducting water use surveys,
sampling, pressure testing, installing, reading, replacing or repairing meters and related
equipment or for any other related purpose in accordance with the provisions of this
Bylaw.
4.10
If a remote readout, or alternative method of measurement has been installed in addition
to the existing meter and there is a discrepancy between the readings, the meter shall be
the official reading.
4.11
Where consumption has not been properly recorded on the meter, consumption may be
determined based on an estimated amount deemed by the City to be representative of
that account's usage. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an estimate may
be based on one or more of the following, as determined by the City:
a)
the Customer's historic consumption at the Premises for a previous comparable
period;
b)
consumption recorded at the Premises immediately before and after the period
in question;
c)
the number of occupants and the typical use of water at the Premises;
d)
consumption at comparable premises with similar characteristics; and/or
e)
any other information the City considers reasonably necessary to establish a
representative estimate.
4.12
If a meter read cannot be obtained by the city, a card will be left requesting the
customer to notify the City with the reading. The customer shall phone in the meter
reading or deliver the water meter card to City Hall within forty-eight (48) hours of
receipt. Readings may be verified for any reason. If a reading is not supplied an
estimate will apply along with the penalty identified in Clause 4.13.
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4.13
In the event that a customer refuses, or prevents in any way, to allow a water meter to be
read, changed, or installed, the City shall:
a)
add an additional fifty percent usage surcharge to the customers regular water
bill until the customer is compliant
b)
or, the City may deem it appropriate to shut off the water supply to that premise
4.14
Every customer who contravenes clause 4.13 of this bylaw is subject to the penalties listed
4.15
The City will provide 48 hours of notice prior to imposing clause 4.13(b).
4.16
The customer shall pay the additional costs for supplying and installing water meters
where the installation requires a fire service type water meter or other special type of
water meter or sewage meter. Notwithstanding the payment of such additional costs,
the meters, if purchased by the City, shall remain the property of the City.
4.17
If a water meter or remote readout is removed or stolen, the customer shall pay the cost of
replacing the water meter including installation. If not paid, the cost may be collected in the
same manner as unpaid water rates under this bylaw including transfer to the property tax
account of the service address, or submission to a collections agency.
4.18
Irrigation meters, seasonal meters, or other special-purpose metering arrangements may be
authorized by the City only with express written approval from the Designated Officer, and
subject to any conditions they deem necessary, including installation standards, access for
reading and inspection, seasonal activation/deactivation requirements, and removal. The
City may revoke such authorization where the Customer fails to comply with this Bylaw or
any written conditions of approval.
5. RELOCATION OF METERS AND/OR SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
5.1
No customer shall relocate, alter or change any existing water meter or service
connection without the express written approval of the Designated Officer.
5.2
The customer or their authorized agent may submit plans and specifications for any
proposed relocation or resizing of a water meter or service connection and if approved
by the City, the customer shall pay the entire, cost including any costs incurred by the
City in making any such relocation, alteration or change.
5.3
Water meter spacers shall not be used in place of a water meter except with the express
approval of the Designated Officer.
5.4
No Customer shall install, cause to be installed, or permit to remain in use any bypass
line, jumper, cross-connection, parallel piping, or other arrangement that allows water to
pass to any Premises plumbing system without first passing through the authorized water
meter, except with the express written approval of the Designated Officer and subject to
any conditions they may impose.
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a)
Where approval is granted under Clause 5.4, the City may require valves or
fittings associated with the approved arrangement to be tamper-proof subject to
Clause 4.2(e), sealed, tagged, or otherwise secured, and may require access for
inspection at any time.
b)
Where approval is granted under Clause 5.4, any operation of an approved
bypass line, jumper, cross-connection, parallel piping, or other arrangement that
allows water to pass to any Premises plumbing system is restricted to
emergencies or required maintenance and must be immediately reported to the
City.
5.5
Where an owner intends to:
a)
permanently discontinue water service to a premises;
b)
demolish a building; or
c)
remove or abandon any portion of a service connection,
The owner shall submit written request to the City for decommissioning of the service
connection(s). The City shall arrange for the service connection(s) to be decommissioned
at the main by the City or a City-authorized contractor, in a manner acceptable to the
Designated Officer. All costs associated with such decommissioning shall be borne by
the owner.
5.6
Where water service has been discontinued or disconnected, the City may enter the
Premises at reasonable times, in accordance with lawful authority, for the purpose of
removing any meter(s), remote reading equipment, backflow device owned by the City,
or other property of the City.
6. COSTS OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
6.1
Each building shall be serviced by a maximum of one service connection of a size
sufficient in the opinion of the City to deliver an adequate supply of water. Where an
application is made for a larger service pipe or for a change in the location of an existing
service pipe, a new service pipe will be installed by the City to the property line only
upon all costs thereof being paid in advance by the owner.
6.2
The owner is responsible for the total cost of their service connections from the City main to
the premise, including the cost of construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of the
service connection, except for initial installation of the water meter and any subsequent
maintenance, repair, or replacement deemed necessary by the City. Cost to install is based
on amounts identified in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw. All rates and charges are subject
to applicable taxes.
6.3
All rates and charges are for work undertaken during normal working hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. on any work day, unless specified otherwise.
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6.4
The normal work period for installation or replacement of service connections is from
May 1st - November 1st, except in emergency situations.
6.5
All service connection replacement, and utility services rates apply during frost-free
ground conditions, unless otherwise specified. A cold weather premium identified in the
Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw will be applied to any service connection installed outside
the time frame identified in clause 6.4.
6.6
An after-hours service fee as identified in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw, will be applied
to any service connection installed outside the time frame identified in clause 6.3.
6.7
No person shall construct, connect, reconnect, repair, replace, or expose any portion of a
service connection, or make any connection to any portion of the City's waterworks or
sanitary sewer system, without the express written authorization of the Designated Officer,
and subject to any conditions imposed.
6.8
All work on City property must be completed by the City of Yorkton or a City approved
contractor.
6.9
The City may recommend or allow all work on private property to be completed by a
qualified contractor approved by the City. All costs associated with this work will be
negotiated between the owner and the qualified contractor. The City takes no
responsibility for this work and the associated costs.
6.10
The City shall retain operational control over the construction of service connections from
the water main to the curb stop whether such connections are constructed by the City or by
private contractors.
6.11
Where an inspection is required by the City in relation to the installation, replacement,
repair, or alteration of a service connection, the owner shall pay a construction inspection
fee set out in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw.
6.12
Every person wanting, repairing, or replacing a service connection shall complete an
application from the City.
6.13
Once the City of Yorkton agrees to undertake the replacement or the installation of new
service connection, a site investigation will be conducted to provide the property owner
with a cost to perform the work. This work includes:
a)
Infrastructure from the City mains up to the building footings or at a setback of
one (1) meter.
b)
Consideration for the length of service, time of year installed, and unique
challenges related to that particular site, but will assume a standard depth of three
(3) meters to the exterior bottom of pipe subject to Clause 3.2.
c)
The costs derived from this site investigation shall be an estimate based on visible
conditions and the assumptions in this Bylaw.
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d)
Where concealed conditions are encountered (including but not limited to unknown
utilities, unsuitable soils, groundwater, obstructions, or non-standard site conditions),
the Designated Officer may revise the cost and required work scope accordingly.
6.14
The Designated Officer may, in writing, approve an upset limit on the amount payable by an
owner for reconstruction of a residential service connection of 20 mm or smaller, where the
Designated Officer determines such a limit is warranted. All other reconstructions are
strictly cost recovery.
6.15
Where it can be determined that water and sewer services from the service main(s) to a
Premises are located in a common trench and are at end of life or otherwise require
replacement to modern standards, the City shall require that the water and sewer services be
replaced at the same time as a single coordinated work. Such shall be known as the
Standard Extents for service connection replacement.
6.16
The cost identified will be considered firm unless pursuant to clause 6.13(d), and there
will be no additional charges to the owner. The owner has the option of monthly
payments over a four-year period (48 payments). No interest will be incurred on
amounts owed over the four-year period. Any unpaid accounts after four years will be
forwarded to the property tax account. The costs identified are due following the
completion of work.
7. GENERAL SERVICE CONNECTION REGULATIONS:
7.1
Every customer shall keep the service connection accessible and protected from freezing
at their own risk and expense.
7.2
The owner shall keep the curb stop cover maintained at finished grade and clearly visible,
and shall keep it free of obstructions including landscaping, structures, or other materials
that prevent timely access for operation or emergency response.
7.3
A temporary water service may be provided upon express written approval of the
Designated Officer. Such service will not be turned on until fees established by the
City are paid.
7.4
Non-metered water usage from any fire hydrant is prohibited without first obtaining express
written approval from the Designated Officer and all requirements of such application being
met.
7.5
No booster pump or device will be connected to a main or service connection without
the express written approval of the Designated Officer.
7.6
Pursuant to section 18 of The Cities Act (or any amendments thereto), City Council may
enter into agreement with customers for the provision of services to properties located
outside City limits. Such agreements shall provide for the appropriate rates and any other
charges deemed appropriate. In addition, all costs of connecting the utilities and
maintaining connections will be paid by the customer.
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7.7
No customer shall alter or tamper with any service connection.
7.8
No customer shall use any alternate source of water supply other than the City water system
without first obtaining the express written approval of the Designated Officer. Private
groundwater wells cannot be used in conjunction with City water and are not permitted with
the exception of surface drainage system(s) or subsoil drainage system(s) as defined within
this Bylaw.
7.9
Any groundwater well that is abandoned or no longer in use shall be decommissioned by the
owner of the property on which the well is located in accordance with the Saskatchewan
Water Well Decommissioning Standard.
7.10
The City may consent to the use of an alternate supply subject to the terms and
conditions deemed necessary by the Designated Officer and may set a limit on the time
period it may be used.
8. MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
8.1
Localized repairs to services on private property will be charged at the cost recovery
rate. Any inspection, assistance, or localized repair work undertaken by the City under
this section does not alter the owner's responsibility for service connections and
plumbing on private property, and the City's inspection of this infrastructure is
discretionary. If the repair requires replacement of the entire service, then conditions
outlined in Sections 6 of this Bylaw apply.
8.2
Blocked Sanitary Sewer Service (Residential Properties Only):
a)
Upon notification of a sanitary sewer service back-up City staff will inspect the
main attached to the connection for blockage. If the main is free of obstruction,
the owner is requested to call a licensed plumber to clear the sanitary sewer
service connection. Any other obstruction in the service connection removed by a
plumber will be the responsibility of the owner.
b)
An owner can employ the City of Yorkton to replace sanitary service connection
at a flat rate as defined in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw. Sanitary sewer
service installed by the City have a 15-year warranty period from the date of
install.
8.3
Lead Water Service Connection Replacement:
Where the City determines that a lead water service connection exists, the City may
require replacement of the lead water service connection, in whole or in part, where
necessary for public health protection, system integrity, or coordination with municipal
infrastructure work. The Designated Officer may establish the scope, method, and timing
of replacement, and may impose reasonable conditions. Where the Designated Officer
does not require replacement under this clause, the Lead Water Service Connection
Replacement Program shall operate under customer driven participation, subject to the
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following terms and conditions:
a)
When applicable infrastructure work overlaps with an existing lead service
connection, the City will approach owners to participate in the Lead Water
Service Connection Replacement Program. Participants in this program will
have the replacement of lead water and other necessary service connections
subsidized by the City when they enter into an agreed upon contract. Cost to
participate in this program will be at a flat rate identified in the Water and Sewer
Rates Bylaw.
b)
The City retains the right to initiate this program in circumstances where
applicable infrastructure work is not occurring.
c)
The standard extent of service line replacement work will include full
replacement of both Lead Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Connections. Any
deviation from this standard must be done with the express written approval of
the Designated Officer.
d)
Where an owner declines to participate in the Lead Water Service Connection
Replacement Program when approached under clause 8.4(a), the owner shall be
deemed to have permanently waived eligibility for the subsidized rate. Any
future replacement of the lead water service connection shall be undertaken at the
full cost identified in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw unless express written
approval is obtained of the Designated Officer.
8.4
Frozen Water Connection Thawing Service:
a)
When a water connection freezes underground for the first time, the City will arrange
thawing services free of charge between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., any day of the
week, including weekends. If the occupant requests thawing services outside of these
hours for the first freeze, a flat rate charge, as outlined in clause 6.6 will apply. At
such time the occupant is advised to run the water continuously thereafter to prevent
further freezing. Billing will be based on an estimated reading until the continuous
run is discontinued.
b)
If the water connection freezes a second or subsequent time, the responsibility for
thawing shall shift to the occupant, including all associated costs.
c)
If a water line is frozen inside of a premise, the customer will be directed to contact a
certified plumber, any costs associated with this work shall be the customer's
responsibility
d)
Heat tapes and all piping in the hook-up culvert for trailers are considered part of
the home owner's internal plumbing and are the responsibility of the owner. It is
the homeowner's responsibility to ensure proper accessibility to the meter valve
located under the trailer.
e)
The City reserves the right to conduct inspections of any premises with water
connections that are/have historically been on continuous run advisement. Such
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inspections may occur at any time to assess the risk of freezing. These inspections
may include evaluations of the premises and any related infrastructure as deemed
necessary by the City.
f)
Where in the opinion of the City any water meter, fixture or pipe is insufficiently
protected from extreme temperature, including frost or hot water, the City may
terminate the supply of water, upon notice in writing to the customer stating the
danger to the meter, fixture or pipe.
8.5
Water Service Connection Off and On:
If an occupant requests a water connection to be turned off and on during normal
working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on any business day, a flat rate as identified in
the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw will apply. Any requests made outside normal
working hours will be charged at a cost recovery rate. The City of Yorkton will require
two business days (48-hours) notification prior to performing a service activation or
deactivation (off/on). Exception will be made for emergencies only.
9. WATER ACCOUNTS:
9.1
Every application to open a new customer account shall be accompanied by an account
activation fee set out in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw, except for those subject to clause
10.4.
9.2
All bills, charges and accounts are due and payable upon receipt and shall be based on
the general rates and charges as set out in City Bylaws and any related amendments.
9.3
The failure of a customer to receive a bill, statement, or notice of account does not
relieve the customer from responsibility to pay all charges due under this Bylaw. Where
a customer is receiving water service and has not received a bill or statement, the
customer shall promptly contact the City to ensure the account is active and current.
9.4
A water shut off may occur if payment is not received after thirty (30) days of bill being
issued.
9.5
Fees collected under the provisions of this bylaw are credited to the Water Utility
revenue account and will be used solely for payment of capital, operational, reserve and
maintenance costs of the utility.
9.6
Where a security deposit is required, the deposit shall be paid in advance, prior to account
activation.
9.7
Fees collected for security deposits are credited to the utility deposits general ledger
account.
9.8
When a customer ceases use of the utility, and any charges remain unpaid; the City will
apply the amount of the water meter deposit against the unpaid account, and if any
remaining deposit balance is available, it will be refunded to the customer.
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9.9
In case of default of payment, the City may enforce payment by:
a)
shutting off the service connection;
b)
action in court of competent jurisdiction;
c)
distress and sale of goods and chattels of the owner or as authorized under The
Cities Act; and/or
d)
under provisions of The Cities Act, apply the charges against the owner.
e)
Submitting the account to a credit agency, or collections
f)
In addition to any other remedies available to the City, any arrears owing in respect
of water service may be recovered by the City in the manner authorized by
applicable legislation, including application of the arrears to the tax roll for the
property to which the charges relate, as permitted by the Cities Act.
9.10
In the event a service has been disconnected due to default in payment, the customer
shall, in addition to payment of the overdue account, pay to the City a cost recovery rate
for turning the service off. Prior to the City returning to turn the service on, the
customer shall make suitable arrangements with the City. If it is requested that the
service be reconnected, cost recovery rates apply and will be added to the water bill.
9.11
Restoration of water service may be refused by the City until all amounts owing are paid in
full, or until payment arrangements acceptable to the City have been made.
9.12
In the event a customer has an amount owing from a previously unpaid account, no new
account will be setup in their name until the old balance is paid (except in cases pertaining to
section 10.6 below).
9.13
Costs associated with the collection of delinquent accounts shall be added to the
outstanding balance.
9.14
If a customer detects an internal plumbing leakage problem and a billing adjustment is
warranted, the City is to be notified immediately. It is the customer's responsibility for
all plumbing within the premise.
9.15
The City shall perform a consumption test to ascertain if the problem is fixed. If an
adjustment is warranted, only the most recent bill will be adjusted. The City shall only
adjust an account one (1) time as an incentive for water conservation. In the event the
adjustment is disputed, the City will conduct a review and the City's decision is final.
Adjustments are available for all accounts.
10. LANDLORD TENANT SERVICE ACCOUNTS
10.1
In this section, "Landlord" means an Owner who rents a property to a "Tenant," and
"Tenant" means an Occupant, where the property is served by a separate water meter.
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10.2
In properties where one water meter services multiple units, the water account shall remain
in the name of the Landlord, where the Landlord is subject to all applicable fees and
charges.
10.3
In properties where one water meter services a single unit, or multiple units with separate
water meters, the account may be setup under the name of the Tenant. Under all tenant
accounts, the City will automatically transfer the utility services account into the Landlord's
name upon notification that the Tenant(s) are vacating the premises or that the Tenant(s) has
requested discontinuation of water service. The Landlord will then be responsible for all
utility services charges incurred from that date until another notification for application of
service is made.
10.4
Where an account is transferred into the Landlord's name pursuant to the automatic transfer
of utility services under section 10.3, excluding the initial property purchase, the City will
not apply the Account Activation Fee identified in the Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw.
10.5
If a Tenant(s) utility services account is eligible for disconnection under subsections or
clauses within this Bylaw, the City shall, on the date the utility account is or would have
been deactivated, automatically transfer the subject account into the name of the Landlord
and shall notify the Landlord of the same.
10.6
When an account is transferred from a Tenant(s) to a Landlord, under sections 10.3, 10.4,
10.5:
a)
The Tenant(s) remains responsible for any outstanding balance on the account at the
time of transfer, and any deposit paid by the Tenant(s) will be applied to that final
balance. However, in the event the deposit does not cover the balance owing, and the
tenant fails to pay the remaining balance owing after 30 days, the amount will be
transferred to the tax account of the service address.
b)
Upon transfer of the account into the Landlord's name under sections 10.3, 10.4, or
10.5, the Landlord will assume all rights and liabilities associated with the account
from the effective date of transfer forward, including all utility services charges
incurred from that date until the account is transferred again or terminated in
accordance with this Bylaw.
c)
All balances transferred to the property tax account of the service address will form
the taxes owing on the property and be subject to all applicable interest charges,
penalties, and tax enforcement proceedings.
d)
Where an amount is transferred to the property tax account of the service address
under clause 10.6(a), the City will make reasonable efforts to notify the Landlord of
the amount transferred and the date of transfer
10.7
If the City determines that a tenant property is frequently at risk of tenancy delinquency, the
City may refuse to register a utility account for the property in the name of any party other
than the Landlord. This determination shall remain in effect for the utility account servicing
the property until:
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a)
a change in property ownership occurs, or;
b)
authorization to reverse the determination is provided by the Director of Finance or
their authorized designate.
10.8
The Landlord shall be responsible for all utility services charges incurred on accounts
transferred into the Landlord's name pursuant to this section from the effective date of
transfer forward, and acknowledges that the City's normal remedies for failure to pay
outstanding accounts shall apply. The Landlord further acknowledges that amounts
transferred to the property tax account in accordance with clause 10.6(a) form part of the
taxes owing on the property and are subject to applicable tax enforcement proceedings.
10.9
The Tenant(s) acknowledge that their personal information may be used to collect any debts
owing, and that any utility balances owing may be reported to their Landlord in the event of
delinquency.
10.10
Notwithstanding this section if a Landlord:
a)
fails to respond to communications from the City regarding water service within the
specified timeframe; or
b)
fails to properly maintain any portion of the property related to its plumbing system
or water service, as determined by the City; or
c)
violates any provision of this Bylaw; or
d)
and if the utility services account for the property is overdue, regardless of whether
the Landlord is the customer;
The City may, at its sole discretion, add the amount of the overdue water service account to
the property taxes for the service address in question. This is in addition to the City's right to
enforce payment under Section 9.9.
11. TERMINATION, RESTRICTED USE OR INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE:
11.1
Wherever practical, reasonable notice of the intention to shut off a water service will be
given.
.
11.2
The Designated Officer may request the declaration of mandatory water use restrictions
when they determine that, for any reason, the City is not or may not be, able to maintain a
sufficient supply of water to meet the health and safety needs of the citizens without
imposing such restrictions. Such request shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager or
their authorized designate.
11.3
Upon the approval of the request under clause 11.2, the City may limit, restrict, regulate
and invoke emergency measures for water conservation, including restrictions on the
hours during which water may be used for any purpose whatsoever. Once approved, the
City Clerk or their authorized designate, will cause public notice to be given by
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publishing such notice using whatever means the City Manager may deem advisable.
Such notice will advise that during the periods specified no person will use water for the
purpose set out in the notice and that any person who violates the regulations as set out
in the notice will be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided.
11.4
The City maintains the right to restrict the use of water and/or limit the amount of water
to any customer although no limit may be stated in the application for such use.
11.5
In cases of emergency or water shortage, the City may shut off the water for any
manufacturing, processing or any other uses.
11.6
The City may declare mandatory water use restrictions when they determine that, for any
reason, the City is not or may not be able to maintain a sufficient supply of water to meet
the health and safety needs of the citizens without imposing such restrictions.
11.7
Mandatory water use restrictions may include any or all of the following:
a)
Prohibiting or limiting the hours and days during which lawns or gardens may be
watered;
b)
prohibiting the washing of motor vehicles outdoors; and
c)
such further or other water use restrictions as may be necessary in the
circumstances.
11.8
A declaration announcing mandatory water use restrictions shall remain in effect for the
period of time set out in the declaration, unless sooner terminated or extended by the
Designated Officer, such period of time to commence and be effective from the time
specified in the declaration. The City shall inform the general public of the existence of a
declaration of mandatory water use restriction using whatever means the City may deem
advisable.
11.9
The Designated Officer shall report each such declaration of mandatory water use
restriction to the next City Council meeting following the declaration.
11.10
A person who contravenes the mandatory water use restriction is guilty of an offence
punishable by section 13 of this bylaw.
12. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER / CUSTOMER:
This Section applies to the owner or customer of any property.
12.1
A customer intending to vacate a premise supplied with water and wishing to deactivate
water service must give reasonable notice by contacting the Water Billing Department.
12.2
Whenever a premise supplied with water is vacated, the owner will turn off the nearest
downstream isolation valve from the water meter on the inside of the building effectively
deactivating water service at the water metering point.
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12.3
The Customer shall be liable and responsible for payment of all charges up to and
including the date upon which said notice has been filed with the Water Billing
Department.
12.4
When a water service has been deactivated for any reason, service will not be reactivated
without prior authorization by the Water Billing Department. The City reserves the right
to disconnect the supply of the water for any reason including, but not limited to, the
following:
a)
failure to open an account
b)
refusal of entry
c)
fraudulent misrepresentation on behalf of the customer
d)
non-payment of a bill
e)
excess leakage or wastage of water
f)
contamination or potential contamination
g)
theft of water or tampering with the meter or seal
h)
insufficient protection of a meter, or service connection from freezing or other
sources of damage; and/or,
i)
contravention of any legislation, section of this Bylaw, policies, code or
regulations as amended from time to time.
Water service shall not be resumed until such protection measures have been
implemented to the City's satisfaction.
12.5
Notwithstanding Section 11.1, the City may interrupt, restrict, or discontinue water service
without notice where, in the City's opinion, interruption is required to respond to an
emergency, to protect public health, to prevent damage to infrastructure or property, or to
construct, repair, maintain, replace, or connect waterworks infrastructure. Where practical,
the City will make reasonable efforts to notify, and where feasible, supply temporary potable
water and sanitary sewage services to affected customers.
12.6
Customers affected by a maintenance shut off will be notified of the impending shut off,
subject to clause 11.1.
12.7
In the case of a service being shut off for any reason and an owner requires uninterrupted
service, the owner shall make arrangements with the City for an alternate supply if
practical, and any costs will be paid by the owner.
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13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
13.1
The City does not guarantee the quantity, quality, pressure, or uninterrupted supply of
the water and the customer undertakes to hold the City harmless from all claims, losses
and damages therefrom.
13.2
Any water supplied by the City from the waterworks system to an applicant shall only be
supplied on the condition that the applicant shall make no claim against the City, its
officials, employees or agents except with respect to damage caused by the negligence of
the City, its officials, employees or agents acting within the scope of their employment,
as the case may be. It is a further condition of supply to the fullest extent permitted by
law that the applicant shall make no claim for any indirect, incidental or consequential
damages, including but not limited to, lost profits. Not to limit the generality of the
foregoing, neither the City, its officials, employees nor agents shall be liable for:
a)
actions based on nuisance;
b)
actions in respect of personal injury, death or property damage related to the
presence of any substance or material in the water or the waterworks system; or
c)
actions in respect of damages related to the interruption or termination of
services or failure or refusal to provide services, for any reason whatsoever,
whether or not notice was provided.
13.3
Services shall only be supplied on the condition that the applicant shall indemnify and
save harmless the City, its officials, employees and agents from and against all claims
arising by reason of the supply of water services, excepting those claims caused by
negligence as described in clause 13.2. Not to limit the generality of the foregoing, as a
condition of service, the applicant shall indemnify and save harmless to the fullest extent
permitted by law the City, its officials, employees and agents from and against claims for
personal injury, death or other types of claims whatsoever brought by the applicant or
any third party arising directly or indirectly from:
a)
the use by any person of the applicant's services;
b)
the provision of services at any premises owned or occupied by the applicant or
any person to whom the applicant is an agent;
c)
the failure of the waterworks system, the services connection, the meter, or any
part of such service, system or meter or any appurtenance thereto affecting the
applicants service; or
d)
the interruption or termination of services or the failure or refusal to provide
services to the applicant for any reason whatsoever, whether or not notice was
provided.
13.4
In all places where the waterworks system is connected with hot water boilers or heating,
cooling or other such equipment, the customer and the applicant shall ensure that
suitable and sufficient devices are utilized to prevent damage to such equipment and to
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remove danger from collapse, explosion or otherwise if water services are interrupted,
terminated or there is any variation in pressure.
13.5
All customers shall be required to install backflow prevention devices in accordance
with, and as amended from time to time:
a)
The National Plumbing Code of Canada, 2020;
b)
The Public Health Act of Saskatchewan;
c)
The Private Sewage Works Regulations; and
d)
CAN/CSA - B64.10.01 - Manual for the Selection and Installation of Backflow
Prevention Devices.
To prevent the risk of steam, hot water, or other materials being forced backward
through a water service connection, a detailed plan of the backflow prevention assembly
and its installation must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of installation.
13.6
In the event the Customer neglects or fails to comply with clauses 13.4 or 13.5, and such
neglect or failure causes or contributes to damage to any property, works, or equipment
of the City; and/or any cross-connection, backflow, contamination event, or other
incident arising from the Customer's plumbing system or premises; the Customer shall
reimburse the City for all reasonable costs incurred by the City to inspect, secure, repair,
replace, remediate, and respond to the incident, including sampling, flushing,
investigation, and restoration activities.
a)
The Customer shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from claims, losses,
damages, costs, and expenses (including claims for bodily injury or death)
arising from that neglect or failure, except to the extent caused by the negligence
of the City.
13.7
The City or its representatives will not be liable for any damages or costs incurred
resulting from the loss of supply, pressure or suddenly shutting off the supply of water
from any premise, building, boiler, processor or manufacturer deriving its supply from
the City, either with or without notice.
13.8
All backflow prevention assemblies, required in accordance with this Bylaw, shall be
inspected and tested at the expense of the customer upon installation and annually
thereafter with certification submitted to the City via authorized means.
a)
If a device is defective, it shall be replaced.
b)
All repairs, testing and replacement shall be at the customer's expense.
c)
Failure to have testing done, failure to replace a device, or if a device is tested
as defective, may result in discontinuation of service.
13.9
All building sprinkler systems must be installed and inspected in compliance with all
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codes and regulations such as the National Fire and Building Codes or it's designate.
13.10
The City shall not be liable for damages:
a)
Caused by the break of any water main, service, meter, private service,
attachment or the breaching of any ditch in the repair or installation thereof.
b)
Caused by the interference or cessation of water supply necessary in connection
with the repair or proper maintenance of the systems.
c)
For any accident due to the operation of the City waterworks system unless such
costs or damages have been shown to be directly due to the negligence of the
City or its employees.
14. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES:
14.1
No person shall:
a)
place any harmful, poisonous, offensive or deleterious matter within 185 metres
from any reservoir, well, or test hole;
b)
bathe, swim or discharge any sewage or in any way foul or contaminate the City
water supply, storage and treatment;
c)
connect anything to the waterworks system which may cause the City's water or
sewage supply to become contaminated.
14.2
No person other than the City shall turn on a service connection to a premise or operate a
curb stop.
14.3
No person except the City, those having express written approval or members of the
Yorkton Fire Protective Services, in case of fire or approved training and testing, shall
open, close, interfere, place any obstruction close to any hydrant, gate valve or any type
of service connected to the waterworks system.
14.4
No person except the City or those acting with express written approval granted by the
Designated Officer, will tap or make any connection whatsoever with any of the public
water mains or private pipes in the City.
14.5
A person shall not:
a)
damage, deface, tamper or interfere with any structure, building equipment or
any other part of the City's waterworks system;
b)
willfully or maliciously hinder or interrupt, the City, its contractors, servants,
agents, or employees in the exercise of any of the powers and duties related to
the waterworks system and authorized or contained in this bylaw;
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c)
break, cause or permit the breaking of any seal on any hydrant, meter, pipe, valve
or other appurtenance of the waterworks system;
d)
fail to notify the City of a broken seal on a meter, pipe or appurtenance thereto;
e)
fail to protect a meter from frost or any other damage;
f)
remove or cause the removal of ground cover above any part of the waterworks
system or a water service connection which reduces coverage to less than 2.5
metres from the grade;
g)
install or cause the installation of a pump to increase water pressure on a water
service connection other than with the written approval of the Designated
Officer;
h)
waste water or supply water for the use or benefit of others or for dilution;
i)
hinder, obstruct or interfere with persons acting under the instructions of either in
the lawful exercise of their duties under this Bylaw or The Cities Act.
j)
make a fraudulent misrepresentation, or represent oneself as a City-designated
officer, City agent, or authorized contractor for the purposes of this bylaw, when not
so authorized; or
k)
use water contrary to the "Restricted Use" provisions as established.
14.6
Every person who contravenes any clauses of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and
liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Five Hundred ($500) Dollars.
14.7
The following procedure shall apply for offences committed under clauses 13.2 - 13.5 of
this bylaw:
a)
When the City has reason to believe that a person has contravened clauses 13.2 -
13.5 of this bylaw, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Community Safety Officer,
or the R.C.M.P. may issue a Notice of Violation to every person committing an
offence. This notice shall require the person to pay to the Director of Finance.
b)
If payment of the fine as provided for in this section is made prior to the date
when the person contravening the bylaw is required to appear in court to answer
the charge, the person shall not be liable for prosecution of the offence;
c)
No person who is convicted of an offence for non-compliance is relieved from
compliance with an order, and the convicting Judge shall, in addition to any fine,
order that person to do, within a specified period of time, any act or work
necessary to remedy the non-compliance;
d)
Where damage is done to property by an unlawful act under this bylaw, the
presiding Judge may adjudge payment of all damages occasioned by the unlawful
act and the same shall be applied for the reparation and reconstruction of the
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property damaged or destroyed.
14.8
Every person who contravenes any other provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence
and liable on summary conviction to a fine of:
a)
In the case of an individual, to a fine of not less than $1,200 and not more than
$10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or both; and
b)
In the case of a corporation, to a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than
$25,000.00; and
c)
In the case of a continuing offence by an individual or corporation, to a
maximum daily fine of not more than $2,500 for each day or part of a day during
which the offence continues.
14.9
If a person is found guilty of an offence against this bylaw, the court may, in addition to
any other penalty imposed, order the person to comply with this bylaw or a license,
permit or other authorization issued under this bylaw, or a term or condition of any of
them.
15. SEVERABILITY:
15.1
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.
16. REPEAL OF OTHER BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 4/2022, is hereby repealed.
17. EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW
This bylaw shall come into force and take effect on July 1, 2026.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
Introduced and read a first time this 30th day of March, A.D. 2026.
Read a second time this 20th day of April, A.D. 2026.
Read a third time and adopted this 20th day of April, A.D. 2026.
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