DocumentsStaff ReportNov 18, 2019Pages 21–22
Staff Report (Engineering) – Bylaw No. 1871 to Amend Bylaw No. 33 (Traffic Bylaw, 1995)
Report proposing housekeeping amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 33 to better accommodate special events and to add an expiry date to construction permits issued for works within roadways/lanes.
Key facts
- Proposed amendments: replace Schedule B 'Application for Extraordinary Traffic Agreement' with 'Special Event – Highway Use Application' and add an expiry date to Schedule C 'Application to Construct, Use and Maintain Works within a Roadway or Lane'
- No changes to current permit fee structure proposed
- Purpose: simplify event permitting and ensure construction permits have expiry to avoid long incomplete projects
Staff Report
to Council
Date:
November 18, 2019
Department:
Engineering
Subject:
Bylaw No. 1871 to Amend Bylaw No. 33 Traffic Bylaw, 1995
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Background
Langford is becoming a popular area to host various events that require the use of public roadways. Currently event organizers are required to provide a permit application to Construct, Use and Maintain Works within a Roadway or Lane in order for the event to take place. The current permit application (Schedule C of Bylaw No. 33) is construction based and a large portion of the application does not apply to events.
The purpose of this report is to propose a few housekeeping edits to Bylaw No. 33 for council consideration.
Commentary
Staff are suggesting the following amendments to the Traffic Bylaw:
Amend Schedule B “Application for Extraordinary Traffic Agreement” by replacing it with new schedule B “Special Event – Highway Use Application”
Traffic Bylaw No. 33 Schedule C is regularly used to permit various construction works within the road right of way. The application does not currently expire. Staff wish to add an expiration date to the approved permit. This will allow staff to finalise these construction projects more efficiently and ensure projects are not left incomplete for long periods of time. Amend Schedule C “Application to Construct, Use and Maintain Works within a Roadway or Lane” by adding an expiry date.
Financial Implications
There will be no change to the current permit fee structure.
Legal Implications
None noted.
Options
That Council:
- Give Traffic Bylaw No. 33, Amendment No. 23, Bylaw No. 1871, 2019 first three readings;
OR
- Do nothing at this time with Traffic Bylaw No. 33, Amendment No. 23, Bylaw No. 1871, 2019
Respectfully submitted,
Submitted by:
Kirsten Wilson, EIT
Concurrence:
Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services
Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning
Concurrence:
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief
Approved via email
Concurrence:
Lorne Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
Concurrence:
Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering
Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning
Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
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