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District of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licencing Bylaw No. 18
Commercial vehicle licensing bylaw (District of Langford Bylaw No. 18) setting licence/decals, definitions, application procedures and fees for commercial vehicles; included as an attachment to the Streets and Traffic materials.
Key facts
- Bylaw No. 18 pertains to licensing of commercial vehicles within the municipality (references licensing year beginning in 1993)
- Requires vehicles used on municipal highways to display a valid/licensed plate with current year decal and to be registered with the Licence Inspector
- Application form is provided (Schedule A referenced) and owner or authorized agent must sign; fees collected paid to municipal Treasurer per the Act
- Definitions and administrative provisions describe gross vehicle weight, highway definitions, and the scope of the licensing inspector's authority
- Pages in this PDF begin the bylaw at page 56 (text and schedules continue through the end of the PDF)
District of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licencing Bylaw No. 18
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DISTRICT OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 18 A Bylaw t o provide f o r t h e l i c e n c i n g o f commercial v e h i c l e s . The Municipal Council of t h e D i s t r i c t of Langford i n open meeting assembled enacts as f o l l o w s : 1. I n t h i s Bylaw, unless t h e context otherwise r e q u i r e s : "Act" means t h e Municipal Act being Chapter 290 of t h e Revised S t a t u t e s of B r i t i s h Columbia, 1979, as amended; "Gross Vehicle Weight" means t h e weight a t which a v e h i c l e i s l i c e n c e d under the Commercial Transport Act o r t h e Motor Vehicle Act, as t h e case may be; "Highway" means a highway as defined by t h e Act b u t does not i n c l u d e an a r t e r i a l highway as d e f i n e d by t h e Highway Act; "Licence Inspector" means the person from time t o time duly appointed as Licence Inspector f o r t h e M u n i c i p a l i t y and also any person l a w f u l l y a c t i n g i n t h a t c a p a c i t y ; "Owner" means, when used i n reference t o a v e h i c l e , t h e person o r persons duly r e g i s t e r e d from time t o time under the Motor Vehicle Act o r t h e Commercial Transport Act as the owner or owners of t h e v e h i c l e ; " R e g i s t r a t i o n Card" means the motor v e h i c l e l i c e n c e f o r t h e motor v e h i c l e issued pursuant t o the Motor Vehicle Act o r the Commercial Transport Act. 2. The D i s t r i c t of Langford i s hereby declared t o be a p a r t i c i p a t i n g m u n i c i p a l i t y w i t h respect t o the l i c e n c i n g of commercial v e h i c l e s and t h e p r o v i s i o n s of D i v i s i o n (2) of Part I I of the Act apply t o the M u n i c i p a l i t y from and a f t e r the commencement of t h e l i c e n c e year beginning i n 1993. 3. Except as otherwise provided i n t h i s Bylaw and i n t h e A c t , but subject t o t h e Motor C a r r i e r Act, no v e h i c l e s h a l l be used or operated on any highway i n the M u n i c i p a l i t y , unless t h e r e i s displayed upon t h e v e h i c l e a v a l i d and s u b s i s t i n g l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d i n accordance w i t h D i v i s i o n (2) of Part I I of the Act and w i t h t h i s Bylaw.
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Except as may be otherwise provided by t h e Act, t h e owner of every v e h i c l e s h a l l , before i t i s used or operated on any highway i n t h e M u n i c i p a l i t y , cause t h e v e h i c l e t o be l i c e n c e d or r e g i s t e r e d w i t h t h e Licence Inspector and a l i c e n c e p l a t e , w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d . 5. The a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a l i c e n c e and l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d , s h a l l be i n t h e form shown as Schedule "A", hereto attached and forming p a r t of t h i s Bylaw, and s h a l l be signed by t h e owner or h i s d u l y authorized agent, provided t h a t i n the case of p a r t n e r s h i p s or m u l t i p l e owners any one of such owners or p a r t n e r s may apply and such owner or p a r t n e r applying s h a l l be deemed t o be t h e duly authorized agent of a l l t h e owners or of t h e p a r t n e r s h i p . 6. Where t h e a p p l i c a n t f o r a l i c e n c e i s an agent or co-owner, the owner or owners s h a l l be deemed t o have a u t h o r i z e d a l l statements set f o r t h i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n and s h a l l be deemed t o have made such statements on h i s own or t h e i r behalf as h i s own or t h e i r statements. 7. (1) The a p p l i c a t i o n form together w i t h t h e r e g i s t r a t i o n card f o r t h e v e h i c l e , s h a l l be d e l i v e r e d t o t h e Licence Inspector and, i n the case where a fee i s a p p l i c a b l e , s h a l l be accompanied by t h e fee p r e s c r i b e d i n the Act. (2) Where the a p p l i c a n t f o r l i c e n c e s i s one and t h e same person, as many a p p l i c a t i o n s of t h e same k i n d as may conveniently be made on any one of t h e forms p r e s c r i b e d may be combined i n one such form w i t h o u t the necessity f o r the completion of separate a p p l i c a t i o n forms f o r each v e h i c l e f o r which a l i c e n c e and l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d i s sought. (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) but not i n c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e Act or t h i s Bylaw, t h e Licence Inspector i s hereby authorized t o modify any of t h e forms p r e s c r i b e d , or any of t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e procedures p r e s c r i b e d deemed necessary by him when d e a l i n g w i t h any owner applying f o r l i c e n c e s and p l a t e s w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d f o r more than one v e h i c l e . 8. A l l fees c o l l e c t e d by t h e Licence Inspector under t h i s Bylaw and i n accordance w i t h D i v i s i o n (2) of Part I I of t h e Act s h a l l be paid f o r t h w i t h t o t h e Treasurer of t h e M u n i c i p a l i t y who s h a l l deal w i t h t h e s a i d fees i n t h e manner provided by t h e A c t . -2- Page 57 of 113
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Upon r e c e i p t of the a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a l i c e n c e and upon being s a t i s f i e d t h a t the prescribed fee ( i f any) has been p a i d , the Licence Inspector s h a l l cause t o be issued and d e l i v e r e d a numbered l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d and s h a l l endorse on the r e g i s t r a t i o n card: (a) the number of such l i c e n c e p l a t e and decal; (b) the date of issuance t h e r e o f ; and, (c) the fee p a i d . 10. The l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d s h a l l at a l l times be a f f i x e d i n a h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n on the f r o n t of the v e h i c l e e i t h e r t o , or immediately adjacent t o , the p r o v i n c i a l motor v e h i c l e l i c e n c e p l a t e , and s h a l l be kept e n t i r e l y unobstructed and i n a l e g i b l e c o n d i t i o n and s h a l l not obscure any other l e g a l l y r e q u i r e d p l a t e , sign or n o t i c e . 11. (1) Where a person ceases t o be the owner of a v e h i c l e l i c e n c e d and a u t h o r i z e d t o c a r r y a l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d , the r e g i s t r a t i o n t h e r e o f and the l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d , are deemed t o be cancelled and the new owner may make a p p l i c a t i o n t o the Licence Inspector f o r the t r a n s f e r of the l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d i n accordance w i t h the p r o v i s i o n s of the Act. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) , the purchase of a v e h i c l e by a dealer i n v e h i c l e s f o r r e s a l e s h a l l not r e q u i r e the l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d t o be cancelled or t r a n s f e r r e d u n t i l the dealer s e l l s the v e h i c l e t o a person other than another such dealer f o r r e s a l e . 12. Where a l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d i s l o s t , s t o l e n , destroyed or becomes i l l e g i b l e or m u t i l a t e d , the owner of the v e h i c l e i n respect of which the p l a t e was issued, or h i s agent, may apply t o the Licence Inspector f o r a replacement t h e r e o f f o r a fee of two d o l l a r s ($2) upon the surrender of such p l a t e , i f s t i l l i n the possession of the owner, and the Licence Inspector i f s a t i s f i e d of the t r u t h of the f a c t s i n support of the a p p l i c a t i o n , may cause a new l i c e n c e p l a t e t o be issued i n replacement and s h a l l endorse the record of i t s issuance on the r e g i s t r a t i o n card. 13. Every person who offends against any of the p r o v i s i o n s of the Bylaw, subject t o Section 523 of the Municipal Act, or who s u f f e r s or permits any act or t h i n g t o be done i n c o n t r a v e n t i o n or v i o l a t i o n of any of the p r o v i s i o n s of the Bylaw, or neglects t o do or r e f r a i n s from doing anything -3- Page 58 of 113
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r e q u i r e d t o be done under t h i s Bylaw, o r who does any a c t or t h i n g which v i o l a t e s any o f the p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s Bylaw s h a l l be deemed t o have committed an offence under t h i s Bylaw and s h a l l be l i a b l e , on c o n v i c t i o n t o a f i n e and p e n a l t y o f not l e s s than t w e n t y - f i v e d o l l a r s ($25) or more than f i v e hundred d o l l a r s ($500). 14. This Bylaw may be c i t e d f o r a l l purposes as the " D i s t r i c t of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licencing Bylaw No. 18, 1993." READ a f i r s t time t h i s 5 t h day o f A p r i l , 1993. READ a second time t h i s 5 t h day o f A p r i l , 1993. READ a t h i r d time t h i s 5 t h day o f A p r i l , 1993. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED t h i s 19th day of A p r i l , 1993. CERTIFIED CORRECT: -4- Page 59 of 113
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SCHEDULE "A BYLAW No. 18 Municipal Licence P l a t e Decal No. I , , owner (agent o f who i s the owner) of of a gross v e h i c l e weight of kilograms, Motor Vehicle R e g i s t r a t i o n No. apply t o the : 1. A Municipal l i c e n c e p l a t e w i t h a c u r r e n t year decal a f f i x e d f o r the above v e h i c l e f o r the l i c e n c e year 19 f o r which i s hereby tendered the fee of $ • Signed: Owner/Agent Address: b y l a w s \ b y l a w l 8 Page 60 of 113
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TRUCK ROUTE BYLAW 1477, 2013 (consolidated to 20230403) Page 1 of 5
CONSOLIDATED TRUCK ROUTE BYLAW 1477
List of Amendments Consolidated for Convenience Only
This Bylaw has been consolidated to April 3, 2023 for convenience only. Where applicable, capitalization, numerical order, and numbering have been altered for consistency. Copies of the original Bylaw and amendments may be viewed at the Langford City Hall located on the Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC.
Consolidated to:
Amendment Bylaw Number Date Adopted
1477 20 April 2015 Amendment No. 1 1652 6 September 2016 Amendment No. 2 1751 20 November 2017 Amendment No. 3 2111 3 April 2023
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TRUCK ROUTE BYLAW 1477, 2013 (consolidated to 20230403) Page 2 of 5
CITY OF LANGFORD
Bylaw No. 1477
A bylaw to regulate traffic and the use of highways within the City of Langford.
The City of Langford Council in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Truck Route Bylaw No. 1477, 2013.”
In this bylaw;
“Recreational vehicle” means a travel trailer, tent trailer, truck camper, motor home, fifth wheel trailer; or other wheeled vehicle designed to be towed, hauled or driven and to be used as a temporary accommodation in the course of recreational travel.
“Truck” means a motor vehicle having three or more axles designed or used primarily for the transportation of goods, including a vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles, but excluding recreational vehicles, buses, farm vehicles, vehicles being used in emergency work by the municipality, the provincial government or any of its agencies, or the municipal fire department, vehicles of the Canada Post Office, and vehicles engaged in routine maintenance work by the municipality.
The streets and portions of streets shown on the plan attached hereto as Schedule “A” are designated as truck routes.
a) No person shall drive a truck upon any street in the City other than Truck Routes shown on Schedule “A”.
b) No person shall drive a truck upon any street in the City that has posted weight restrictions.
c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) a person may drive a truck upon any street in the City if; i. The truck is being driven to or from a location not located on a truck route for the sole purpose of loading or unloading goods at that location, or to a repair shop or truck storage facility; and ii. The truck remains on a truck route until reaching the intersection between the truck route and other street nearest the location; and iii. The truck returns to the truck route from the location at the intersection of the truck route and other street nearest to the location.
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The City Engineer will keep and maintain a current map showing the streets and sections of streets shown as Truck Routes on Schedule “A” and shall make copies of the map available to the public at no charge. (Bylaw No. 1751)
Parking Restrictions:
a) No person in charge or control of any truck shall park the truck or permit it to be parked on any street other than a truck route, except for the loading or unloading of goods at a location not on a truck route, and then only for the period of time reasonably necessary for the loading or unloading of the goods, unless: i. A parking permit has been issued to the vehicle owner; and ii. The truck is parked so as to not impede the sight lines for motorists, or otherwise create an unsafe situation.
b) A permit under Section a(i) may be issued by Council resolution upon provision of satisfactory proof that the truck has been parked at the location for which the permit is sought prior to April 1st, 2003; shall permit the owner to park the truck directly adjacent to the residence; shall be issued only for the owner, truck and parking location stated in the permit; and is renewable annually provided that the holder of the permit has not contravened Section a(ii) or the terms of the permit.
c) No person shall park a trailer, semi‐trailer or pole trailer on any street unless a permit has been issued under Section (a).
d) No person in charge or control of any truck parked in residential areas in accordance with this Section 6 may idle the truck’s engine between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00a.m., or in contravention of City of Langford noise bylaws.
In case any truck is parked in violation of the provisions of this bylaw, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer may cause the truck to be removed. The owner or other person in charge or control of the truck shall be responsible for all towing and storage charges. Such charges shall be in addition to any fine or penalty imposed in respect of any such violation.
A Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer is hereby authorized to enforce this bylaw.
Every person who, without lawful excuse, contravenes this bylaw by willfully doing any act which it forbids, or omitting to do any act which it requires to be done, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of up to $2000.00.
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TRUCK ROUTE BYLAW 1477, 2013 (consolidated to 20230403) Page 4 of 5
REPEAL “City of Langford Truck Route Bylaw No. 617” and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
Read a first time this 21st day of May, 2013.
Read a second time this 21st day of May, 2013.
Read a third time this 21st day of May, 2013.
ADOPTED this 20th day of April, 2015.
MAYOR
(Certified Correct) CORPORATE OFFICER
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City of Langford Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: Application 1 This bylaw applies to the regulation, control, and prohibition of traffic on all highways vested in the City pursuant to section 35 of the Community Charter, and any City controlled or owned parking lots, except as otherwise provided in this bylaw. Definitions 2 In this bylaw: “Accessible Parking Permit” means a parking permit issued under the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58, to a person with disabilities or accessibility needs, or a permit of a similar nature issued by another jurisdiction; “accessible parking zone” means a marked parking stall intended for a person with disabilities or accessibility needs and identified by an accessible parking sign or marking; “bicycle lane” means that portion of the street that is improved, marked, or designated by a traffic control device for use by a cycle; “bicycle safety helmet” means a helmet that: (a) is designated as an approved bicycle safety helmet by regulation made under the Motor Vehicle Act; or (b) meets the standards and specifications prescribed by regulation made under the Motor Vehicle Act; “boulevard” means: (a) on a street with curbs, the unpaved portion of street between the outside curb of the roadway and adjoining property line; (b) on a street with no curbs, the unpaved portion of street between the edge of the roadway and the adjoining property line; and (c) any median between vehicular lanes;
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“bylaw enforcement officer” means: (a) members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, (b) bylaw enforcement officers appointed pursuant to the Police Act, RSBC 1996, c. 367, as amended from time to time, or (c) a person appointed by Council or the City to enforce the bylaws of the City. “City” means the City of Langford; “commercial vehicle” means a vehicle defined as such and licensed under the Commercial Transport Act, RSBC 1996, c. 58, as amended from time to time, or a vehicle not so licensed but used for the collection or delivery of merchandise or another commodity in the ordinary course of a business; “Community Charter” means the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26, as amended from time to time; “Council” means the Council of the City of Langford; “crosswalk” means a portion of the roadway, whether at an intersection or elsewhere, designated for pedestrian crossing, indicated through signs, lines, curb letdowns, road finishing, or other surface markings; “cycle” has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle Act; “Director of Engineering” means the person appointed by the City as the Director of Engineering and Public Works or any employee authorized to act on that person’s behalf; “elephant’s feet markings” means a crosswalk delineated by a series of white painted squares typically arranged in two parallel lines spaced a few metres apart, which indicates a designated crossing area where cycling is permitted; “emergency work” means, in relation to a utility, unscheduled works to repair a service in order to prevent imminent damage to property or injury to persons; “Fire Chief” means the Fire Chief for the City and any persons authorized to act on their behalf; “heavy truck” means a vehicle which has a licensed gross vehicle weight of more than 8,600 kilograms and with three or more axles; “item” includes chattels, wares, equipment, cargo, refuse, waste, and other things, and objects, but does not include vehicles; Page 67 of 113
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“marked parking stall” means a parking space clearly identified for vehicle parking by features such as, but not limited to, painted lines, pavers, contrasting road finishes, signs, or curb markings, and for clarity includes signage indicating “designated parking stalls”; “micromobility device” includes but is not limited to electric kick scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, and segways, but does not include skateboards, push scooters, cycles, electric bicycles, wheelchairs or electric wheelchairs, or other similar devices used as mobility aids for persons with accessibility requirements; “mobile workshop” means a vehicle: (a) containing equipment that must be operated inside or in association with the vehicle; or (b) serving as a facility for taking measurements or making observations or conducting maintenance or construction operated by or on behalf of a local government, utility, or police, fire, or emergency services; or (c) with technical specifications that require the engine to idle as prescribed by the vehicle’s operating manual or for the purpose of personal or public safety; “Motor Vehicle Act” means the Motor Vehicle Act, RSBC 1996, c. 318, as amended from time to time; “multi-use pathway” means that portion of the street that is improved, marked, or designated by a traffic control device for shared use by pedestrians, cycles, and micromobility devices; “patio use area” means an outdoor area authorized by a Patio Permit to be used for the purpose of serving food and beverages, or offering other retail services in an outdoor setting, in conjunction with an existing business; “person” includes a corporation, partnership or party, and the personal or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law; “recreational vehicle” means a vehicle, or a vehicle towed by another vehicle that provides living accommodation, including temporary accommodation, and includes, but is not limited to, a travel tailer, tent trailer, camper, camper van, boats on boat trailers, and motor homes; “roadway” means that portion of a street that includes the vehicular lanes, bicycle lanes, and any marked parking stalls next to the vehicular lanes or bicycle lanes; “sidewalk” means that portion of a street that is improved for the use of pedestrians and is between the curb lines or lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines; “special event” means any festival, show, exhibition, carnival, fair, concert, rave, vehicular race, parade, procession, sporting event, performance, or other event on City streets; Page 68 of 113
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“street” includes everything within the definition of a “highway” in the Schedule to the Community Charter, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes boulevards, roadways, vehicular lanes, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, multi-use pathways, and any other way open to public use, other than a private right of way on private property; “traffic control device” means a sign, signal, painted line, meter, road surface or other marking, space, cone barricade, barrier, or any other device erected or placed under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, this bylaw, or another enactment, or by an authorized government body, for the purpose of warning, guiding, regulating, directing, stopping or parking traffic; “traffic management plan” means a document, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, which is either sealed by a professional engineer, or is a standard plan from the most recent version of the traffic management manual published by the provincial ministry responsible for transportation, or as otherwise approved by the Director of Engineering, which outlines how traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation will be safely and efficiently managed in and around a work site or during a special event; “transit vehicle” means a vehicle operated by or on behalf of a public transit authority and used for the transportation of passengers; “truck route” means a portion of street designated as a truck route under section 33; “utility” means a company or entity which supplies a service such as gas, water, electricity, or telecommunications, or maintains distribution lines, pipelines, flow lines, sewer, water, electrical or telecommunication systems; “vehicle” means a device in, or on by which a person or thing is or may be transported or drawn on a street, including a heavy truck and a motorcycle as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act, but does not include a cycle, micromobility device, a device designed to be moved by human power, a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, or mobile equipment as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act; “vehicular lane” means that portion of a street that is improved, designed for, or ordinarily used by vehicles.
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Part 1 – Street Use and Vehicle Regulations Division 1 – Streets General requirements 3 Every person who uses a street or operates a vehicle, cycle, micromobility device, or other device on a street must: (a) obey all applicable traffic control devices; (b) comply with directions given by a bylaw enforcement officer or firefighter acting in the course of their duty; (c) follow any orders issued by the Director of Engineering; (d) obtain all required permits and approvals prior to engaging in any use restricted to those persons with permits or licences. Panhandling 4 A person must not panhandle from a person who is in a vehicle. Public urination and defecation 5 A person must not urinate or defecate on a street. Uses restricted to permits or licences 6 Except as authorized by a permit under this bylaw or another enactment, a person must not: (a) dig up, break up or remove any part of a street; (b) alter, obstruct, build on or otherwise modify a street; (c) cause damage to, cut down, or remove any trees, timber, grass, shrubs, plants, fences, signs, or other things erected by the City or growing on a street, except as required by another bylaw for maintenance; (d) place, construct or maintain a loading platform, skid, rails, mechanical devices, buildings, signs or any other structure or thing on a street; (e) construct, improve or modify a ditch, sewer or drain on a street; (f) construct a driveway, crosswalk, curb, or sidewalk on a street; (g) mark, imprint or deface a street or a structure on a street; (h) post any signs, bills, advertisements or placards upon any part of a traffic control device, light fixture, utility pole, or tree located on a street; (i) establish, place, maintain or display a sign, signal, marker, or other device that purports to be, resembles, or obstructs a traffic control device; (j) construct, erect, modify, convert, expand, relocate or replace any structure, building, fencing, or fixture on a sidewalk; Page 70 of 113
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(k) swing or permit a crane boom to swing over a street; (l) close any street or portion of a street or divert traffic. Signs on streets 7 A person must not erect, place, alter, maintain or remove a sign on a street unless authorized pursuant to this or another City bylaw. Special events 8 (1) A person must not organize, lead, or participate in a special event on a street unless a Special Events Permit has been issued for that special event. (2) A person must not operate a vehicle in a special event unless that vehicle is part of the special event. Where driving a vehicle is prohibited 9 Except as authorized by a permit under this bylaw or another enactment, a person must not drive a vehicle: (a) within a City park, except on a roadway; (b) on a sidewalk, walkway, bicycle lane, multi-use pathway or boulevard, except when accessing or leaving land adjacent to a street; (c) with a load, cargo, or any other item which is not secured to prevent it from falling out of the vehicle. Discharge of fluids 10 (1) A person must not allow or cause any liquids which may be hazardous or cause contamination, including but not limited to fuels, engine fluids, transmission fluids, or other vehicle fluids, nor any oils, paints, solvents, wood stains, sewage, or grey water, to flow, spill, or be deposited onto a street. (2) If a vehicle is found to be leaking a fluid listed in subsection (1), a bylaw enforcement officer may: (a) move, cause to be moved, or impound the vehicle; (b) remove the fluid from the street at the expense of the owner of the vehicle. Objects on streets 11 (1) A person must not deposit or place any soil, rocks, stones, logs, stumps, debris, garden waste, refuse, or other item onto a street, and property owners must keep their property and driveways in a condition that prevents materials from moving or washing onto the street. Page 71 of 113
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(2) A person must not place, or direct to be placed, a shipping container on a street, except as otherwise permitted by this or another enactment. (3) A person must not place, or direct to be placed, a garbage container, dumpster or other similar garbage collection device on a street, except as reasonably required for garbage collection, and any such container, dumpster or other garbage collection device must be placed on a street no earlier than 7 a.m. and removed from the street by no later than 6 p.m. on the day the garbage collection occurs. (4) Despite subsection (3), a garbage container, dumpster or other similar garbage collection device must not be placed within a roadway at any time. (5) A person who is responsible for clearing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a street must remove any debris, including glass, within a reasonable time and take reasonable precautions to prevent damage or injury to street users from the debris. Excavations 12 (1) A person must not leave an excavation or other similar obstruction on a street, unless authorized by a permit. (2) Any excavation must be barricaded and marked in a manner which prevents injury to persons and wildlife, or as otherwise specified in the permit. Stunting 13 A person, whether as a pedestrian, passenger, or operating a vehicle, cycle, micromobility device, or other like device, must not perform or engage in any stunt, trick or other activity on a street which is likely to distract, startle, create a hazard, or interfere with other users of the street, or cause damage to public or private property. Skidding and dragging 14 A person must not drag or skid anything along or over a street in a manner that causes damage to the street. Division 2 – Stopping, Standing and Idling Stopping and standing 15 A person must not stop or stand a vehicle: (a) on a sidewalk, walkway, bicycle lane, or multi-use pathway; (b) contrary to the instructions of a traffic control device; (c) in a manner which obstructs the visibility of a traffic control device; (d) on a boulevard, except for a gravel shoulder; (e) on a crosswalk, or within six metres of the approach or the departure side of a crosswalk; Page 72 of 113
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(f) within six metres of the approach side to any flashing beacon or stop sign located at the side of a roadway; (g) from 32 metres of the approach of, and eight metres beyond, any bus stop sign, except in marked parking stalls; (h) within a length of curb delineated by a red or yellow painted curb; (i) within or partially within an intersection, except as permitted by a traffic control device; (j) within five metres of a fire hydrant measured from a point in the curb or edge of the roadway that is closest to the fire hydrant. Exceptions to stopping and standing regulations 16 Section 15 does not apply if a person stops or stands a vehicle: (a) as directed by a bylaw enforcement officer or other person authorized to direct traffic; (b) to avoid a conflict with traffic; (c) to allow emergency vehicles to pass; (d) for the purpose of engaging in work authorized by the City or a utility, and the work requires the vehicle to be stopped. Idling 17 A person must not cause or permit a vehicle to idle for more than three minutes, except: (a) when the vehicle is a police, fire, bylaw enforcement vehicle, or ambulance in the normal course of operations; (b) when idling is necessary to repair the vehicle or prepare it for service; (c) when the vehicle is part of a special event authorized by a permit; (d) when the vehicle is a transit vehicle, while passengers are embarking or disembarking; (e) when necessary to maintain the health and safety of passengers due to a medical condition; (f) when the vehicle is a mobile workshop in the course of being used for its intended functions; (g) when the temperature outside is below 5° Celsius or above 24° Celsius; (h) when necessary to enable the ventilation system to clear interior window surfaces of condensation to ensure safe driving operation; (i) when a vehicle requires heating or refrigeration systems powered by the motor or engine for the preservation of perishable cargo; (j) when necessary due to an emergency, traffic conditions, or mechanical difficulties.
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Division 3 – Cycles, Micromobility Devices, and Other Devices Cycles 18 A person must not ride a cycle: (a) on a crosswalk, unless it is also marked with elephant’s feet markings or there is a traffic control device which permits riding a cycle, or where the person is riding across a crosswalk while riding in a bicycle lane, on a multi-use pathway, or roadway; (b) on a sidewalk; (c) where prohibited by a traffic control device; (d) beside another person riding a cycle in the same lane; (e) without at least one hand on the handlebars; (f) without wearing a bicycle safety helmet; (g) with more persons than the cycle is equipped or designed to accommodate; (h) between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise, unless that cycle is equipped with: (i) a lighted lamp mounted on the front of the cycle; (ii) a red reflector on the back of the cycle; and (iii) a lighted lamp mounted on the back of the cycle displaying a red light. Micromobility devices 19 A person must not ride a micromobility device: (a) on a sidewalk; (b) where prohibited by a traffic control device; (c) in a vehicular lane if there is a bicycle lane or multi-use pathway available on that portion of the street; (d) beside another person riding in the same lane; (e) without wearing a bicycle safety helmet; (f) with more persons than the micromobility device is equipped or designed to accommodate; (g) between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise, unless the micromobility device is equipped with: (i) a lighted lamp mounted on the front; (ii) a red reflector on the back; and (iii) a lighted lamp mounted on the back. Helmet for persons under 16 20 A parent or guardian of a person under the age of 16 years must not authorize or knowingly permit the person to operate a cycle or micromobility device, or ride as a passenger on a Page 74 of 113
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cycle or micromobility device on a street if that person is not properly wearing a bicycle safety helmet, except as exempt by section 21. Helmet for every person on a cycle or micromobility device 21 Every person on a cycle or micromobility device must wear a bicycle safety helmet, except for: (a) a person for whom the wearing of a bicycle safety helmet would interfere with an essential religious practice; (b) the operator of, and each passenger carried by, a pedicab or quadricycle; (c) a person who is in possession of, and produces on request, a valid and subsisting certificate certifying that the person is, for the period stated in the certificate, unable for medical reasons to wear a bicycle safety helmet; (d) a person under the age of 12 years who operates a non-chain driven 3 or 4 wheeled cycle that is designated for recreational use by children. Roller skates, in-line skates, push scooters, and skateboards 22 (1) A person using in-line skates, roller skates, push scooters, or skateboards on a street must not: (a) use a sidewalk in a manner which interferes with pedestrian traffic or where prohibited by a traffic control device; (b) ride beside another person in the same lane; (c) be attached by any means to a vehicle; (d) ride on a street between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise, unless equipped with lights or reflective clothing visible from the front and rear. (2) A person using in-line skates, roller skates, push scooters, or skateboards on a street must: (a) use a bicycle lane or multi-use pathway if available on the street they are travelling on; (b) only cross a roadway intersection using the pedestrian crosswalk and obey pedestrian crossing signals where applicable. (3) A person must not use a skateboard, roller skates, push scooters, or in-line skates in a manner which causes damage to a street, or private or public property on a street. Division 4 – Sidewalk Maintenance and Driveways Duty to clear ice, snow, and litter 23 Every owner or occupier of land abutting a sidewalk or multi-use pathway must: Page 75 of 113
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(a) remove all snow and ice from that portion of the sidewalk and multi-use pathway which abuts the land before 10:00 a.m. on the day following the day on which the ice or snow deposited, and (b) keep the portion of the sidewalk and multi-use pathway which abuts the land clear of all litter, rubbish, debris and unsightly or overgrown vegetation. Duty to maintain driveways and footpaths connecting to a street 24 Every owner of land that includes a driveway or footpath connecting to a street must ensure that part of the driveway or footpath that is within the street is sufficiently clear of obstruction or debris and is maintained so that it is leveled and firm enough that pedestrians using the street may pass safely and conveniently. Driveway access restrictions 25 (1) One driveway is permitted per lot except as authorized by the Director of Engineering on lots greater than 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres). (2) Despite subsection (1) above, residential parcels that contain a secondary suite in an accessory building may be permitted an additional driveway, if, in the Director of Engineering’s opinion, an additional driveway is required to facilitate reasonable access to the secondary suite, and where so permitted, each driveway must connect to a different street frontage. (3) Despite subsection (1) above, townhomes or duplexes that front a street may be permitted additional driveways, separated by landscaping and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, if, in the Director of Engineering’s opinion, an additional driveway is required to facilitate reasonable access to the property due to the configuration of the development or the anticipated volume of traffic. (4) All driveways must be built in accordance with the Langford Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, 2009 and in accordance with the terms of a Street Construction Permit. Division 5 – Vehicle Regulations Vehicle regulations 26 A person must not operate a vehicle which is: (a) equipped with cleats or grousers; (b) equipped with ribs, clamps, flanges, lugs, projecting spikes, or other attachments or projections which extend beyond the tread or traction surface of the wheel, tire or track, but excluding tire chains of reasonable proportions when required for safety, and winter studded tires between October 1st and April 30th; Page 76 of 113
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(c) equipped with solid tires with a thickness between the rim of the wheel and the surface of the street of less than 3.2 centimeters; (d) not equipped with wheels that are solid or pneumatic tires, in good order, other than a horse drawn carriage; (e) loaded in a manner which affects the safe operation of the vehicle. Overloaded, oversized, and overweight vehicles 27 A person must not operate a vehicle on a street if (a) the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle exceeds the licensed gross vehicle weight, (b) the weight of an axle, group of axles or axle unit is more than the weight authorized by the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78, or (c) the dimensions of the vehicle do not conform to the Commercial Transport Regulations, B.C. Reg. 30/78, unless the person has an Oversized Vehicle Permit. Posted restrictions 28 Despite the issuance of a permit or any other provision of this bylaw, a person must not operate a vehicle in contravention of the maximum height, length, width, gross vehicle weight or load allowable on a street or a portion thereof, including a bridge, as posted on a traffic control device. Exemptions 29 The weight limitations in this bylaw do not apply to vehicles operated by the Provincial ministry responsible for transportation and highways, or the City.
Part 2 – Traffic Control Regulations Damaging or interfering with traffic control devices 30 A person must not block, obstruct, relocate, activate, deactivate, damage or interfere with any traffic control devices. Division 1 – Heavy Trucks and Dangerous Goods Truck route restrictions 31 (1) A person must not operate a heavy truck on a street, unless at least one of the following conditions are met: (a) the person operates the heavy truck on a truck route; (b) the heavy truck is: Page 77 of 113
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(i) an emergency vehicle; (ii) a vehicle owned by or operated on behalf of the City, the province of British Columbia, or the Government of Canada; (iii) a vehicle owned by or operated on behalf of a utility; (c) the person operates the heavy truck under a permit issued under this bylaw. (2) A person must not operate any vehicle which contains, stores, or transports dangerous goods as defined in the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act, RSBC 1996, c. 458, on a street, except on a truck route as specified in subsection 33 (1) (a) – (h). Exceptions 32 (1) Despite section 31, a person may drive a heavy truck on a roadway that is not a truck route if: (a) the person takes the shortest and most direct route between a truck route and a destination and returns to a truck route using the same route; or (b) the person is departing from the truck route for one or more of the following purposes: (i) to obtain fuel, repairs, accommodation or food at a commercial premises; (ii) to collect or deliver cargo; (iii) to supply a service. (2) Despite subsection 1 (a), a person may return to a truck route using a different route if: (a) the person has a subsequent delivery or service call to attend to in the same area; and (b) the person proceeds to the most direct and nearest truck route after the delivery or service call. Truck routes 33 (1) The following portions of streets are designated as a truck route: (a) Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway); (b) Millstream Road between Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) and the municipal boundary with the District of Highlands; (c) Highway 14 (Veterans Memorial Parkway); (d) Highway 14 (Sooke Road); (e) West Shore Parkway; (f) Langford Parkway; (g) Bear Mountain Parkway; (h) Leigh Road between Langford Parkway and Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway); Page 78 of 113
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(i) Goldstream Avenue between Veterans Memorial Parkway and the municipal boundary with the City of Colwood; (j) Happy Valley Road; (k) Latoria Road. (2) In addition to subsection (1), any route or portion of street posted with a traffic control device indicating a truck route and posted on the City’s website is designated as a truck route. Division 2 – Impoundment Removal of vehicles 34 Any vehicle obstructing or unlawfully occupying any portion of a street or public place may be moved, or caused to be moved or impounded by a person authorized under this bylaw. Impoundment of vehicles 35 (1) The City may impose fees for the removal, impounding and storage of a vehicle in accordance with Schedule “B” to this bylaw, and may recover those fees: (a) from the owner of the vehicle; (b) by sale of the vehicle; or (c) by action in a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The owner of an impounded vehicle must pay all fees associated with the removal, impoundment and storage of the vehicle before the vehicle will be released to the owner. Impoundment of items on streets 36 (1) Any item obstructing or unlawfully occupying any portion of a street or public place may be removed or caused to be removed or impounded by a person authorized under this bylaw. (2) The City may impose fees for the removal, impounding and storage of an item in accordance with Schedule “B” to this bylaw and may recover those fees: (a) from the owner of the item; (b) by sale of the item; or (c) by action in a court of competent jurisdiction. (3) The owner of an impounded item must pay all fees associated with the removal, impoundment and storage of the item before the item will be released to the owner. Proceeds of sale 37 The proceeds from the sale of any vehicle or item under this bylaw will: (a) be applied first to the cost of the sale, Page 79 of 113
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(b) be applied second to the fees, costs and expenses of the City or its contractors in removing and impounding the vehicle or item, and (c) the balance remaining may be claimed by the owner. Disposing of offensive items 38 Despite any other provision of this bylaw, a person authorized by this bylaw may remove and dispose of any of the following that are obstructing or unlawfully occupying a street, without compensation to the owner: (a) any refuse, garbage, noxious or offensive items or substances, or items which are wet, soiled, dismantled, missing parts, or perishable; (b) a vehicle which, due to missing parts, extensive damage, inoperability, or other similar condition, appears to be abandoned or incapable of safe operation; and may claim the fees, costs and expenses that the City or its contractors incurred in removing and disposing of the item or vehicle from the owner.
Part 3 – Parking Regulations Parking prohibitions 39 A person must not park a vehicle: (a) on a sidewalk, walkway, bicycle lane, or multi-use pathway; (b) in a manner which interferes with the normal flow of traffic on a street; (c) with the wheels on the side with the curb or boulevard more than 30 centimetres away from the curb or boulevard; (d) on a boulevard, except for a gravel shoulder, and not in a manner which interferes with, or causes damage to, the storm water drainage system; (e) contrary to the instructions of a traffic control device; (f) in an accessible parking zone without displaying a valid Accessible Parking Permit; (g) which is not licenced and registered under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, or the provisions of similar legislation in another jurisdiction; (h) not legibly displaying a valid number plate; (i) on a crosswalk, or within six metres of the approach of, or six metres beyond a crosswalk that is not at an intersection; (j) in front of a driveway; (k) in front, or within 1.5 metres of an entrance to a walkway, trail or multi-use pathway; (l) within one metre of either side of an access to a driveway; (m) within six metres of the approach of a flashing beacon, unless in a marked parking stall; (n) within six metres of a stop sign; Page 80 of 113
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(o) within six metres of an intersection; (p) within a cul-de-sac, unless within a marked parking stall or as otherwise signed; (q) within that length of the curb lane or roadway shoulder in an area extending from 32 metres of the approach of, and eight metres beyond, any bus stop sign; (r) within a length of curb delineated by a red or yellow painted curb; (s) within five metres of a fire hydrant measured from the point in the curb or edge of the roadway that is closest to the fire hydrant; (t) in a fire lane; (u) in a manner which is contrary to the orientation of the marked parking stall. Continuous parking 40 (1) A person must not continuously park a vehicle on any street in excess of 72 hours. (2) A vehicle is deemed to be continuously parked for as long as it remains on the same side of a portion of a street between two intersections. Parking for commercial activities 41 A person must not park a vehicle on a street for the purpose of: (a) displaying a vehicle for sale; (b) advertising, greasing, painting, wrecking, storing or repairing a vehicle, except where repairs are necessitated by an emergency; (c) displaying a sign; (d) selling flowers, fruits, vegetables, sea foods or other commodities or articles, except as allowed by a permit. Commercial vehicle and heavy truck parking restricted 42 (1) A person must not park a commercial vehicle or heavy truck on that portion of street adjacent to land designated for residential use or zoned as residential in the Langford Zoning Bylaw, 1999, unless required to deliver items or perform a commercial service on the adjacent residential property. (2) This section does not apply to a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding 4,500 kilograms. Limited time parking zones 43 (1) A person must not park a vehicle in contravention of a traffic control device that restricts parking to certain purposes, classes of vehicles, or for a specified duration of time. (2) Where a traffic control device limits parking to a specified duration of time, a person is permitted to park a vehicle in a time limited marked parking stall for up to the maximum duration per day. Page 81 of 113
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(3) A person must not park a vehicle in any other time limited marked parking stall within the same street between two intersections for any additional time on the same day. (4) A person who parks a vehicle in contravention of a posted maximum parking time commits a separate offence for each elapsed maximum period of time exceeding the posted maximum. Recreational vehicles and trailers 44 (1) A person must not use a vehicle, trailer, or recreational vehicle parked on a street for the purpose of lodging, working quarters, sleeping accommodation, or as a residence. (2) A person must not park a trailer on a street unless the trailer is attached to a vehicle and is capable of being drawn at all times. (3) A person must not park, set down, leave or deposit a camper or other temporary living accommodation that was removed or detached from a vehicle or recreational vehicle on any portion of a street. Residential parking permits 45 (1) A person must not park a vehicle on a street contrary to a traffic control device indicating a restricted parking area for residents unless such person has (a) acquired an authorized residential parking permit, and (b) the vehicle is parked in accordance with any conditions of the residential parking permit. (2) Despite a valid residential parking permit, a person must not park a vehicle where a traffic control device prohibits parking. (3) The Director of Engineering may establish: (a) residential parking permit areas and alter or discontinue such areas; (b) the form of residential parking permits, applications, and associated signs or decals; (c) the maximum number of residential parking permits that may be issued per type of property or per person; (d) how a residential parking permit must be displayed; (e) the period for which a residential parking permit is valid; (f) a process to replace a residential parking permit; (g) conditions for the issuance of a residential parking permit, which may include one or more of the following: (i) confirmation that the address is in an existing parking permit area; (ii) confirmation the requestor is the owner of the property. (4) In determining if a residential parking permit area will be continued, discontinued, or established, the Director of Engineering may consider: Page 82 of 113
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(a) that on-street parking is not intended to supplement regular residential parking which should be contained to on-site parking; (b) the character of the area including access to facilities, parks, and public spaces; (c) unanticipated short-term changes which may negatively impact the availability of on- street parking, such as significant new construction in the neighbourhood; and (d) occupation of City streets pursuant to a Street Occupancy Licence or encroachment. (5) The Director of Engineering may suspend or cancel a residential parking permit for failure to comply with this bylaw or a term or condition of the residential parking permit, or if the residential parking permit was obtained by supplying false information.
Part 4 – Permits and Licences Division 1 – General General 46 (1) The Director of Engineering may issue the following permits and licences to permit the holder to do those things otherwise prohibited by this bylaw: (a) Special Events Permit; (b) Oversized Vehicle Permit; (c) Restricted Route Permit; (d) Street Use Permit; (e) Street Construction Permit; (f) Patio Permit; (g) Crane Swing Licence; (h) Street Occupancy Licence; (i) Shoring Works Licence. (2) Once issued, a permit or licence must be available at the site or in the vehicle or other thing that is the subject of the permit, and the person responsible for an activity for which a permit or licence is required must immediately produce the permit or licence at the request of a bylaw enforcement officer or Director of Engineering. (3) Where a traffic management plan, parking plan, route map, or any other plan is required as a condition for a permit or licence to be issued, that traffic management plan, parking plan, route map, or other plan forms part of the permit or licence conditions, and a breach or non compliance with that document constitutes a breach of the permit or licence conditions. (4) A permit or licence holder, in undertaking, supervising, or directing the activity or event for which the permit or licence was issued, must ensure compliance with this bylaw and Page 83 of 113
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other applicable enactments, and with the terms of the permit or licence as issued, including all conditions on the permit or licence application form. (5) The granting of a permit or licence under this bylaw does not exempt the holder from the requirement to obtain any other permits, licences, or approvals from the City as required by other City bylaws. (6) A permit or licence holder must notify the Engineering Department within 72-hours of any: (a) contravention of a term or condition of the permit or licence; (b) accidents, emergency incidents, or injury to persons; (c) damage to private or public property arising from the activity for which the permit or licence was issued. (7) The Director of Engineering may impose any condition on a permit or licence deemed necessary considering traffic, bus routes, emergency services, and other projects that may be impacted by the permit or licence and which, in the Director of Engineering’s opinion, better ensure the safety of persons and property and protect the interests of the City. (8) Where an applicant or a holder of a permit or licence: (a) fails to pay the fees charged under this bylaw, (b) has submitted an application which contains incorrect information, (c) breaches a term or condition of the permit or licence, or (d) breaches any City bylaw or policy, or any other applicable law, the Director of Engineering may refuse to grant any further permits or licences, and may cancel any existing permits or licences issued to the applicant or holder. (9) Where an applicant for a permit or licence is denied the permit or licence, or a permit or licence holder has their permit or licence cancelled by the Director of Engineering, that person may request that Council reconsider that decision by providing written notice to the Corporate Officer within 14 days of the date on which the application was denied or the permit or licence was cancelled, and if written notice is received within that time: (a) that person may make representations to Council; and (b) after providing the opportunity referred to in (a), Council may: (i) confirm the decision to deny or cancel the permit or licence, (ii) grant the permit or licence, or (iii) reverse the cancellation of the permit or licence. Security deposits 47 (1) The Director of Engineering may require a security deposit prior to the issuance of any permit or licence under this bylaw sufficient to pay the cost of repairing damage to the street caused directly by the activities contemplated under the permit or licence and Page 84 of 113
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sufficient to fulfill the obligations imposed by the permit or licence, including any terms or conditions. (2) The amount of the security deposit required will be provided to the applicant by the Engineering Department once the application is reviewed, and any required security deposit must be provided prior to approval of the permit or licence. (3) Where an applicant for a permit or licence is required to provide to the City a security deposit, that security deposit may be by way of: (a) cash, or (b) an irrevocable letter of credit. (4) If the holder of a permit or licence under this Part: (a) fails to promptly repair any damage arising from the activity which is subject to the permit or licence, (b) fails to compensate for any injury or loss resulting from the activity which is subject to the permit or licence, or (c) fails to fulfill the obligations of the permit or licence promptly, the City may draw upon the security deposit to take steps to remedy the damage, compensate for loss or injury, and fulfill the obligations of the permit or licence holder. (5) If the security deposit is insufficient to cover the City’s costs associated with subsection (4), the City may recover any shortfall from the permit or licence holder as a debt owing to the City, and by any civil or other means available to recover such debt. (6) Upon confirmation that the activity for which the permit or licence was granted is complete and all required steps are complete to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, any amount that is not used or required by the City will be refunded to the permit or licence holder. Commercial general liability insurance 48 (1) Where commercial general liability insurance is required as a condition for a permit or licence, that liability insurance must be valid for the duration of the permit or licence and must not exclude any of the anticipated works or activities. (2) The liability insurance policy required for a permit or licence must: (a) name the City as an additional insured, (b) include a cross-liability clause, and (c) provide that the policy must not be cancelled or materially altered unless the Director of Engineering has received 30 days’ notice in writing.
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Division 2 – Special Events Permits General 49 The holder of a Special Events Permit may use a street, including a sidewalk, boulevard, lane or roadway, for a special event, in accordance with the terms of the permit. Requirements 50 (1) The applicant for a Special Events Permit must: (a) complete an application form; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (c) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of $5,000,000.00 per occurrence, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Director of Engineering; and (d) ensure that all other required permits have been obtained, which may include, but is not limited to, a Park Use Permit. (2) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for a Special Events Permit must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a traffic management plan for any street closures or traffic interruptions due to the proposed event; (b) a security deposit; (c) a proposed parking plan to accommodate parking for event attendees. Exemptions 51 (1) The Director of Engineering may exempt a non-profit or charitable organization from the application fee and security deposit required by section 50 if: (a) that organization provides written reasons why the fee and security deposit should be exempt, and (b) the Director of Engineering considers a fee and security deposit exemption necessary for the organization to be able to hold the special event. (2) Events which are organized by, or at the direction of, the City are required to obtain a Special Events Permit but may be exempt from the fee and security deposit required under section 50. Post-event requirements 52 The holder of a Special Events Permit must: (a) as soon as possible, but no later than within 24-hours of the event end time: (i) ensure the street, including sidewalks, boulevards, lanes and roadways are clear of all event-related items and event-caused debris; Page 86 of 113
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(ii) ensure all event signage is taken down; (b) comply with any directions provided by the City with regard to clean up, such as mechanical sweeping. Division 3 – Oversized Vehicle Permits and Restricted Route Permits General 53 (1) The holder of an Oversized Vehicle Permit may operate a vehicle, including a commercial vehicle or heavy truck which does not conform to the dimension, load or weight restrictions under section 27 on a street in accordance with the terms of the permit. (2) The holder of a Restricted Route Permit may operate a heavy truck contrary to the truck route restrictions under section 31, or transport dangerous goods in a vehicle contrary to the restrictions in subsection 31 (2), in accordance with the terms of the permit. (3) An Oversized Vehicle Permit or Restricted Route Permit may be granted: (a) for one or more vehicles owned by the same applicant; (b) for a period of up to one year. Requirements 54 (1) The applicant for an Oversized Vehicle Permit or Restricted Route Permit must: (a) complete an application form; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (c) pay to the City a $50.00 fee per vehicle for each day exceeding the first 24-hours that the Oversized Vehicle Permit or Restricted Route Permit is required for; (d) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance through the term of the permit in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. (2) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for an Oversized Vehicle Permit or Restricted Route Permit must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a route map which includes labelled start and end points; (b) a traffic management plan; (c) a security deposit. Obligations 55 The holder of an Oversized Vehicle Permit, or a Restricted Route Permit must: (a) not close a roadway without 24 hours notice given to the Engineering Department and the Fire Department, and not before approval of detour signage is received; (b) maintain pedestrian safety at all times; (c) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (d) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; Page 87 of 113
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(e) follow the terms of the Oversized Vehicle Permit or Restricted Route Permit and any general or specific conditions listed on the permit. Division 4 – Street Use Permit General 56 (1) The holder of a Street Use Permit may occupy that portion of the street, sidewalk, boulevard, bicycle lane, multi-use pathway, or vehicular lane, in accordance with the terms of the permit, but must not do anything that would require a Street Construction Permit, such as, but not limited to, digging up, modifying, excavating, or constructing on a street. (2) The maximum term of a Street Use Permit is seven days. Any use beyond seven days may require a Street Occupancy Licence. (3) The applicant for a Street Use Permit must have a valid business licence and must maintain a valid business licence for the duration of the Street Use Permit. (4) The Director of Engineering may impose any condition on the Street Use Permit deemed necessary considering traffic, bus routes, and other projects that may be impacted by the permit. Requirements 57 (1) The applicant for a Street Use Permit must: (a) complete an application form; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; and (c) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved in writing by the Director of Engineering. (2) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for a Street Use Permit must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a traffic management plan; (b) a traffic impact assessment with a scope of area satisfactory to the Director of Engineering; (c) a security deposit; (d) a plan or other specifications of the work to be undertaken; (e) any other plans or documents that may be required under a different bylaw or enactment. Obligations 58 The holder of a Street Use Permit must: (a) not close a roadway without 24 hours notice given to the Engineering Department and the Fire Department, and not before approval of detour signage is received; Page 88 of 113
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(b) maintain pedestrian safety in and around the work area; (c) maintain the street and any work area in a clean, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition; (d) comply with all applicable City bylaws and provincial regulations; (e) take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to wildlife; (f) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (g) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; (h) follow the terms of the Street Use Permit and any general or specific conditions listed on the permit. Division 5 – Street Construction Permits General 59 (1) The holder of a Street Construction Permit may dig up, break, remove, excavate, obstruct, build on, or otherwise modify a street in accordance with the terms of the permit. (2) The maximum term of a Street Construction Permit is one year. Requirements 60 (1) The applicant for a Street Construction Permit must: (a) complete an application form; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (c) pay to the City a construction inspection fee in the amount of: (i) 6% of the first $500,000.00 plus 2% of the remainder of the costs for all above- ground or at-grade works, including roadway construction, retaining walls, utility poles, or similar work and the above-ground or at-grade works; plus (ii) 3.5% of the first $50,000.00 plus 0.6% of the remainder for underground utilities; (d) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. (2) Unless the Director of Engineering permits otherwise, the fee amount payable under subparagraphs 60 (1) (c) (i) and (ii) must be sealed by a professional engineer and provided to the City by the applicant. (3) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for a Street Construction Permit must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a traffic management plan; (b) a traffic impact assessment with a scope of area satisfactory to the Director of Engineering; (c) a security deposit; (d) bonding; Page 89 of 113
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(e) a plan or other specifications of the work to be undertaken; (f) a construction parking plan; (g) any other plans or documents that may be required under a different bylaw or enactment; (h) evidence satisfactory to the Director of Engineering that all materials, labour and equipment required to complete the work with reasonable dispatch are available. Utility and emergency work 61 (1) A utility or person undertaking emergency work must obtain a Street Construction Permit if one would otherwise be required, however, in the case of emergency work that is performed outside of regular working hours, the applicant may submit an application for a Street Construction Permit within one hour of the commencement of the emergency work. (2) The Director of Engineering may exempt a utility or person undertaking emergency work from the construction inspection fee and security deposit, or require a reduced fee. Obligations 62 The holder of a Street Construction Permit must: (a) provide a minimum of 48 hours written notice to the Engineering Department prior to starting any work; (b) locate all existing utilities prior to construction; (c) provide a minimum 24 hours notice to the Engineering Department if City assistance is required in locating City owned infrastructure; (d) not close a roadway without 24 hours notice given to the Engineering Department and the Fire Department, and not before approval of detour signage is received; (e) maintain pedestrian safety within the construction area at all times; (f) take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to wildlife; (g) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (h) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; (i) follow the terms of the Street Construction Permit and any general or specific conditions listed on the permit; (j) within 4 weeks of completion of the work, provide to the Director of Engineering a plan, sealed by a professional engineer, showing the works installed, if any, drawn to a scale satisfactory to the Director of Engineering, and showing the location, size and description of the works and the date of installation.
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Division 6 – Patio Permit General 63 (1) The holder of a Patio Permit may occupy a portion of the sidewalk, boulevard or off- street parking stalls adjacent to the property containing the holder’s retail or restaurant business, in accordance with the terms of the permit. (2) The maximum term of a Patio Permit is three year, with the option to apply to renew the licence no earlier than six months before the expiry of the permit term. (3) The holder of a Patio Permit must not dig up, break, remove, excavate, obstruct, build on, or otherwise modify a sidewalk or boulevard, except as permitted by the permit. (4) The Director of Engineering may impose any condition on the Patio Permit deemed necessary considering traffic, bus routes, and other projects that may be impacted by the permit. (5) Without limiting the generality of subsection 46 (7), the Director of Engineering may refuse to grant a Patio Permit if: (a) the proposed patio use area cannot be carried out safely with minimum risk of injury to persons, damage or loss to property, inconvenience to residents and businesses in the vicinity or street users; (b) the proposed patio use area would authorize any structure, occupancy or activity prohibited by any bylaw or regulation, including but not limited to the use and density regulations of the applicable zoning designation of the adjacent property; or (c) the proposed patio use area is required for the installation or maintenance of municipal utilities, or another municipal purpose. (6) The applicant for a Patio Permit must have a valid business licence issued by the City and must maintain a business licence for the duration of the Patio Permit. Requirements 64 The applicant for a Patio Permit must: (a) complete an application form which includes the written authorization of the registered owner of the building or property for which the permit is sought; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (c) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence; (d) provide to the Engineering Department a site plan which shows the proposed patio use area and all existing buildings, structures, fixtures, and improvements located within three metres of the proposed patio use area; and (e) if required by the Director of Engineering, provide a security deposit. Page 91 of 113
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Patio use area 65 (1) Subject to the terms of the Patio Permit, a patio use area may be located: (a) on a sidewalk or boulevard parallel to the frontage of the associated business; (b) on a sidewalk or boulevard parallel to the frontage of an adjacent business, with the written authorization of the property owner and owners of that adjacent business; (c) on a sidewalk, boulevard, or off-street parking stalls within the property containing the business, with the written authorization of the property owner and owners of any adjacent businesses; or (d) such other area as the Director of Engineering may approve. (2) A patio use area must: (a) allow for a minimum width of 1.8 metres of free and clear space for pedestrians to pass on the sidewalk; (b) not impede visibility or safety for sidewalk users; (c) be wheelchair accessible unless it is clearly impractical to be wheelchair accessible; (d) allow for appropriate drainage of the patio use area and surrounding sidewalk and boulevard; (e) have a non-slip surface. (3) If a patio use area is located adjacent to a roadway or on-site driving lane, partitions with a minimum heigh of one metre must be installed to separate the patio use area from vehicular traffic. (4) Awnings or shaded structures in the patio use area must: (a) be securely fastened, (b) be either retractable or demountable, and (c) must not extend into an area where there may be vehicular traffic. Obligations 66 The holder of a Patio Permit must: (a) maintain the patio use area in a clean, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition; (b) submit a request to the City’s Building Department to inspect the patio use area each calendar year; (c) take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to wildlife; (d) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (e) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; (f) follow the terms of the Patio Permit and any general or specific conditions listed on the permit.
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Division 7 – Crane Swing Licence General 67 (1) The holder of a Crane Swing Licence may swing a construction crane boom over City streets in accordance with the terms of the licence. (2) The maximum term for a Crane Swing Licence is 18 months. (3) The issuance of a Crane Swing Licence does not allow the permit holder to set up, stage, or use a construction crane on a street. (4) The Director of Engineering may impose any condition on the Crane Swing Licence deemed necessary considering traffic, bus routes, and other projects that may be impacted by the licence. Requirements 68 (1) The applicant for a Crane Swing Licence must: (a) complete an application form; (b) pay to the City an application fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (c) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. (2) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for a Crane Swing Licence must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a security deposit; (b) enter into a licence agreement with the City; (c) any other plans or documents that may be required under a different bylaw or enactment. Obligations 69 The holder of a Crane Swing Licence must: (a) maintain pedestrian safety in and around the work area; (b) comply with all applicable City bylaws and provincial regulations; (c) take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to wildlife; (d) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (e) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; (f) follow the terms of the Crane Swing Licence and any general or specific conditions listed on the licence.
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Division 8 – Street Occupancy Licences General 70 (1) The holder of a Street Occupancy Licence may occupy that portion of the street in accordance with the terms of the licence and is intended for periods of occupation greater than seven days. (2) A Street Occupancy Licence does not grant an interest in land in the licence area to the licence holder. (3) The holder of a Street Occupancy Licence must not assign or sublicence the Street Occupancy Licence without the Director of Engineering’s written permission. (4) The City’s officers, employees, contractors and agents may enter into and upon the area covered by a Street Occupancy Licence at all reasonable times for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and inspecting or removing any public works or utilities, and to ensure compliance with the licence. Requirements 71 (1) Before a Street Occupancy Licence may be issued, the applicant for a Street Occupancy Licence must: (a) complete an application form, (b) pay to the City, (i) an application and administrative fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw, plus (ii) a fee equal to $0.85 per square metre per day to occupy existing sidewalks or marked parking stalls, and (iii) a fee equal to $1.15 per square metre per day to occupy existing bicycle lanes, multi-use pathways, or vehicular lanes, (c) provide to the Engineering Department: (i) a traffic management plan, (ii) a construction parking plan, (iii) a traffic impact assessment with a scope of area satisfactory to the Director of Engineering, and (d) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. (2) If required by the Director of Engineering, the applicant for a Street Occupancy Licence must also provide to the Engineering Department: (a) a security deposit; (b) bonding; (c) a geotechnical report; Page 94 of 113
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(d) evidence satisfactory to the Director of Engineering that all materials, labour and equipment which are required to complete the work with reasonable dispatch are available; (e) enter into a licence agreement with the City. Obligations 72 The holder of a Street Occupancy Licence must: (a) provide a minimum of 48 hours written notice to the Engineering Department prior to starting any work; (b) locate all existing utilities prior to construction; (c) provide a minimum 24 hours notice to the Engineering Department if City assistance is required in locating City owned infrastructure; (d) not close a roadway without 24 hours notice given to the Engineering Department and the Fire Department, and not before approval of detour signage is received; (e) maintain pedestrian safety within the construction area at all times; (f) take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to wildlife; (g) report any damage to works, utilities, or trees immediately to the Engineering Department; (h) reinstate all municipal infrastructure to equal or better condition; (i) maintain a visible sign at or near the construction site which provides 24/7 emergency contact information; (j) follow the terms of the Street Occupancy Licence and any general or specific conditions listed in the licence agreement. Division 9 – Shoring Works Licences 73 (1) A person must not excavate for, construct, use or maintain any underpinning or anchor shoring works which encroach upon, under or over City property, including streets, without first making application for and entering into an Anchor Shoring Licence Agreement with the City. (2) Requests for Anchor Shoring Licence Agreements must be directed to the Director of Engineering and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with the Director of Engineering retaining discretion to approve such agreements. (3) The applicant for an Anchor Shoring Licence must generally: (a) pay to the City an application and administrative fee in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; (b) obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence; (c) enter into an Anchor Shoring Licence Agreement; Page 95 of 113
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(d) provide a security deposit; (e) provide bonding; (f) provide any other reports, assessments, plans, or other documents that the Director of Engineering may require; and (g) follow the terms and conditions in the Anchor Shoring Licence Agreement, application form, and any directions provided by the Director of Engineering.
Part 5 – Administration Division 1 – Officers Authority Director of Engineering 74 The Director of Engineering may: (a) limit or prohibit the use of a street or portion thereof for such period of time and in respect of such classes of traffic or uses as may be necessary, in the Director of Engineering’s opinion, for the construction or protection of a street, public works, public property, or persons, or to enable permitted traffic to be controlled; (b) prohibit the use of vehicles which are not equipped with chains, or winter tires, or sanding devices, or any combination of these, from being driven or operated on a street, by public notice or by placing traffic control devices; (c) place, replace, or alter traffic control devices; (d) order the alteration, repainting, tearing down, or removal of any advertisement or sign erected or maintained over a street, with no compensation to any affected persons; (e) impose weight, height, dimension, or load restrictions on streets, including bridges; (f) issue permits and licences in accordance with this bylaw; (g) amend and rescind permits and licences issued under this bylaw; (h) establish and amend application forms for permits and licences under this bylaw; (i) establish the form of permits and licences issued, provided that they are in writing; (j) remove or order removed an item or thing from a street; (k) weigh or measure, or cause to be weighed or measured, a vehicle; (l) issue parking permits for residential parking; (m) delegate responsibilities for processing and approving permits under this bylaw. Director of Engineering may enter into licence agreements 75 Notwithstanding any other bylaw, the Director of Engineering, together with the Chief Administrative Officer or the Corporate Officer may enter into licence agreements under sections 68, 71, and 73 on behalf of the City on terms and conditions which, in that person’s Page 96 of 113
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opinion, better ensure the safety of persons and property and protect the interests of the City. Director of Engineering orders 76 (1) The Director of Engineering, in exercising their powers with respect to traffic control devices, may issue an order directing that such thing be done or not done. (2) A single document may contain several orders. (3) The Director of Engineering may rescind, revoke, amend or vary any order issued under this section. (4) The Director of Engineering may establish and amend a form for issuing orders, but the orders must be in writing and signed by the Director of Engineering. Bylaw enforcement officers 77 A bylaw enforcement officer may: (a) issue bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980, 2021, for violations of this bylaw; (b) issue tickets under the Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, for violations of this bylaw; (c) place temporary traffic control devices; (d) remove, impound or dispose of an item from a street; (e) move, impound or cause a vehicle to be moved or impounded; (f) weigh or measure, or cause a vehicle to be weighed or measured; (g) direct traffic in a manner deemed necessary or in contravention of traffic control devices. Fire Chief 78 The Fire Chief may: (a) direct traffic in a manner deemed necessary or in contravention of traffic control devices; (b) place temporary traffic control devices; (c) designate in any manner a zone in which the public must not enter; (d) remove an item or thing from a street; (e) impound or cause a vehicle to be impounded. Division 2 – Contraventions and Enforcement Contraventions 79 (1) A person who: (a) contravenes or violates a provision of this bylaw, Page 97 of 113
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(b) consents, allows or permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or (c) neglects or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this bylaw, commits an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw and any other applicable bylaw of the City. (2) Each day that the offence or contravention continues constitutes a separate offence. (3) A contravention of a term or condition of a permit or licence is a contravention of this bylaw. Enforcement 80 (1) An offence under this bylaw may be enforced by: (a) means of a ticket issued under the Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993; (b) means of a bylaw notice issued under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980, 2021; (c) prosecution under the Offence Act, RSBC 1996, c. 338; (d) way of civil action as authorized by law. (2) The issuance of a ticket, bylaw notice, or proceeding under the Offence Act for an offence does not preclude the City from enforcement by other proceeding or through any other remedy available to it by law. City may fulfil requirements at person’s expense 81 If a person subject to a requirement under this bylaw fails to meet the requirements, the City may: (a) fulfill the requirement at the expense of the person, and (b) recover the costs incurred from that person as a debt owed to the City. Authority to weigh and measure vehicles 82 The operator of a vehicle on a street, at the request of a bylaw enforcement officer or the Director of Engineering, must stop the vehicle at the time and place specified for the purpose of weighing, measuring, or inspecting the load of the vehicle or any part of the vehicle to ensure compliance with this bylaw. Inspection 83 A bylaw enforcement officer, Director of Engineering, or City employee may enter onto a property, in accordance with the provisions of the Community Charter, for the purpose of Page 98 of 113
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inspecting to determine whether the regulations, restrictions and requirements of this bylaw are met. Removing a notice or ticket 84 A person must not remove a notice or ticket affixed or placed on a vehicle by a bylaw enforcement officer, unless the person is the owner or the driver of the vehicle. Interfering with a tire marking 85 A person must not remove or otherwise interfere with a tire marking placed by a bylaw enforcement officer. Division 3 – General Powers of Council 86 (1) Nothing in this bylaw limits in any way the power of Council to adopt, repeal or amend bylaws in respect of any matter dealt with in this bylaw. (2) Council may, by resolution, rescind or revoke any order, permit, or licence made under this bylaw.
Headings 87 The headings in this bylaw are for convenience only and must not be construed as substantive provisions of this bylaw.
Underlining 88 Underlined words denote a corresponding definition in section 2.
Transition 89 Any permits or licences issued pursuant to Traffic Bylaw No. 33, 1995, continue to be valid for the term of the permit or licence.
Citation 90 This bylaw may be cited as the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025. Severability 91 If any portion of this bylaw is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion is severed to the extent required, and the remainer of the bylaw continues to be valid.
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Repeal 92 On the date this bylaw is adopted, the following City bylaws are repealed: (a) Traffic Bylaw No. 33, 1995; (b) Sidewalk Use Bylaw No. 1917, 2020; (c) District of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licencing Bylaw No. 18, 1993; and (d) Truck Route Bylaw No. 1477, 2013.
READ A FIRST TIME this __ day of ________, 2025. READ A SECOND TIME this __ day of _________, 2025. READ A THIRD TIME this __ day of ___________, 2025. ADOPTED this __ day of _____________, 2025.
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Schedule “A” Table 1: Permit Application Fee Schedule Permit Type Application Fee Amount Special Events Permit $50.00 Oversized Vehicle Permit $50.00 Restricted Route Permit $50.00 Street Use Permit $50.00 Street Construction Permit $50.00 Patio Permit $50.00
Table 2: Licence Application and Administrative Fee Schedule Licence Type Application and Administrative Fee Amount Crane Swing Licence $500.00 Street Occupancy Licence $1,000.00 Shoring Works Licence $1,000.00
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Schedule “B” Table 1: Removal and Storage Fees Removal of Item Under 65 Kilograms $10.00 Over 65 Kilograms $40.00
Storage of Vehicle $45.00 per day Storage of Item $10.00 per day
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BYLAW NO. 2181
A BYLAW TO AMEND MISCELLANEOUS BYLAWS TO THE REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 33
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
- City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization No. 34, 1993, is amended as follows:
a) By deleting the Preamble from the bylaw in its entirety;
b) By deleting from Section 1 “for the purpose of Section 934.1 of the Municipal Act”;
c) By deleting from Section 2 “pursuant to Section 934.1(1)(b) of the Municipal Act”;
d) By deleting from Section 4 “pursuant to Section 934.1(1) of the Municipal Act”;
e) By deleting from Schedule 1 item 12, “District of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licensing Bylaw No. 18, 1993” and inserting in its place “Deleted”.
f) By deleting from Schedule 1 item 17, “Traffic Bylaw No. 33, 1995” and inserting in its place “Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025” after “City of Langford”.
g) In Schedule 1, by deleting at item 21 “District of Langford Truck Route Bylaw No. 617, 2003” and inserting in its place “Deleted”.
h) In Schedule 15, by adding a new line after line 40 to read as follows:
- Fail to obey posted notice 4.30 $150
i) By deleting Schedule 12 in its entirety.
j) By deleting Schedule 17 and inserting the new Schedule 17 as attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.
k) By deleting Schedule 21 in its entirety.
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- City of Langford Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980, 2021, is amended as follows:
a) By deleting that section of Schedule A corresponding to Traffic Bylaw No. 33, 1995, and inserting Schedule A as attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw and corresponding to Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025.
b) By deleting that section of Schedule A corresponding to “District of Langford Commercial Vehicle Licensing Bylaw No. 18, 1993” and inserting “Deleted”
- Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996, is amended as follows:
a) By deleting section 6.6. and inserting a new section 6.6. to read as follows:
6.6. A person entitled to possession of a chattel removed, seized or impounded under this bylaw may reclaim the chattel by contacting the City’s Bylaw Services during regular business hours and paying the City a fee equal to the sum of the fees that would have been payable to the City under the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025, if the chattel had been removed, detained or impounded under the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025.
- City of Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, 2008, is amended as follows:
a) By deleting section 2.1.8 and inserting a new section 2.1.8 to read as follows:
2.1.8 No person shall excavate or undertake work on, over or under public property, or erect or place any construction or work or store any materials on public property without approval having first been obtained under the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025.
b) By deleting section 2.2.10 and inserting a new section 2.2.10 to read as follows:
2.2.10 Every owner is responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to public property or works resulting from work carried out pursuant to a permit ordered under the authority of this bylaw and every applicant for a building permit must provide to the City, as security for such repairs, the amount set out in the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025.
- City of Langford Officer and Peace Officer Bylaw, No. 1243, 2009, is amended as follows:
a) In subsection 3. ix. by deleting “Traffic Bylaw No. 33, 1995” and inserting in its place “Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025”.
- City of Langford Sign Bylaw No. 1250, 2009, is amended as follows:
a) By deleting subsection 7. a) and inserting a new subsection 7. a) to read as follows:
a) The applicant must obtain any permit or licence required under the Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 2233, 2025, for any sign placed on a “street” as defined in that bylaw.
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- This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Streets and Traffic Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2181, 2025. READ A FIRST TIME this day of December, 2025. READ A SECOND TIME this day of December, 2025.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of December 2025. ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
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SCHEDULE 17 BYLAW NO. 2181
CITY OF LANGFORD STREETS AND TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 2233, 2025
OFFENCE DESCRIPTION SECTION FINE 1. Disobey Traffic Control Device 3(a) $200.00 2.
Panhandling a. Second offence b. Third offence 4 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 3.
Public urination or defecation a. Second offence b. Third offence 5 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 4. Damage street 6 (a) $1,000.00 5. Modify street 6 (b) $1,000.00 6. Damage City property 6 (c) $1,000.00 7. Leave or construct item on street 6 (d) $1,000.00 8. Modify ditch or drain 6 (e) $1,000.00 9. Construct on street 6 (f) $1,000.00 10. Mark or deface street or structure 6 (g) $1,000.00 11. Post sign in prohibited location 6 (h) $1,000.00 12. Place unpermitted sign or signal 6 (i) $1,000.00 13. Construct/alter structure on sidewalk 6 (j) $1,000.00 14. Swing crane over street 6 (k) $1,000.00 15. Divert traffic 6 (l) $400.00 16. Place, alter, or remove sign 7 $300.00 17. Unauthorized event on street 8 (1) $200.00 18. Unauthorized vehicle in event 8 (2) $150.00 19. Drive vehicle in park 9 (a) $200.00 20. Drive vehicle off road 9 (b) $200.00 21. Unsecure load 9 (c) $200.00 22. Discharge fluid 10 (1) $200.00 23. Deposit item 11 (1) $200.00 24. Place shipping container on street 11 (2) $200.00 25. Garbage container on street outside of hours 11 (3) $200.00 Page 106 of 113
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Garbage container on roadway 11 (4) $200.00 27. Improper clean up 11 (5) $150.00 28. Leave excavation on street 12 (1) $200.00 29. Improper barricade around excavation 12 (2) $200.00 30. Stunting 13 $150.00 31. Skid or drag on street 14 $150.00 32. Stop on sidewalk/bike lane 15 (a) $100.00 33. Stop contrary to traffic control device 15 (b) $100.00 34. Stop while obstructing traffic control device 15 (c) $100.00 35. Stop on boulevard 15 (d) $100.00 36. Stop within 6 m of crosswalk 15 (e) $100.00 37. Stop within 6 m of beacon/stop sign 15 (f) $100.00 38. Stop within bus zone 15 (g) $100.00 39. Stop at yellow/red curb 15 (h) $100.00 40. Stop within intersection 15 (i) $100.00 41. Stop in fire hydrant zone 15 (j) $100.00 42. Excessive Idling 17 $150.00 43. Cycle on crosswalk 18 (a) $50.00 44. Cycle on sidewalk 18 (b) $50.00 45. Cycle where prohibited 18 (c) $50.00 46. Cycle beside another person 18 (d) $50.00 47. Hands off handlebars - Cycle 18 (e) $50.00 48. Cycle without helmet 18 (f) $50.00 49. Excess persons on cycle 18 (g) $50.00 50. Cycle without light/reflector 18 (h) $50.00 51. Ride device on sidewalk 19 (a) $50.00 52. Ride device where prohibited 19 (b) $50.00 53. Ride device outside bike lane 19 (c) $50.00 54. Ride device beside another person 19 (d) $50.00 55. Ride device without helmet 19 (e) $50.00 56. Excess persons on device 19 (f) $50.00 57. Ride device without light/reflector 19 (g) $50.00 58. Allow minor to ride without helmet 20 $50.00 59. Skate/scooter while interfering with pedestrians 22 (1) (a) $50.00 Page 107 of 113
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Skate/scooter in prohibited location 22 (1) (a) $50.00 61. Skate/scooter beside another person 22 (1) (b) $50.00 62. Skate/scooter attached to vehicle 22 (1) (c) $50.00 63. Skate/scooter without light or reflective clothing 22 (1) (d) $50.00 64. Skate/scooter outside bike lane 22 (2) (a) $50.00 65. Skate/scooter - cross off crosswalk 22 (2) (b) $50.00 66. Skate/scooter - cause damage to property 22 (3) $100.00 67. Fail to clear ice/snow from sidewalk 23 (a) $150.00 68. Fail to clear debris from sidewalk 23 (b) $150.00 69. Fail to maintain driveway or footpath 24 $150.00 70. Exceed number of allowable driveways 25 (1) $150.00 71. Operate vehicle with cleats 26 (a) $150.00 72. Operate vehicle with prohibited attachment 26 (b) $150.00 73. Operate vehicle with prohibited tires 26 (c) $150.00 74. Operate vehicle without proper tires 26 (d) $150.00 75. Unsafe load 26 (e) $150.00 76. Operate oversized vehicle without permit 27(a)-(c) $150.00 77. Operate vehicle in contravention of restrictions 28 $150.00 78. Interfere with traffic control device 30 $150.00 79. Operate heavy truck in contravention of bylaw 31 (1) $150.00 80. Transport dangerous goods off truck route 31 (2) $150.00 81. Park on sidewalk/bike lane 39 (a) $225.00 82. Interfere with traffic flow 39 (b) $225.00 83. Park more than 30 cm from curb 39 (c) $100.00 84. Park on boulevard 39 (d) $225.00 85. Park contrary to traffic control device 39 (e) $100.00 86. Fail to display Accessible Parking Permit 39 (f) $300.00 87. Not registered/licenced 39 (g) $300.00 88. Park without licence plate 39 (h) $225.00 89. Park within 6 m of crosswalk 39 (i) $225.00 90. Block driveway 39 (j) $300.00 91. Park within 1.5 m of pathway 39 (k) $100.00 92. Park within 1 m of driveway 39 (l) $100.00 93. Park within 6 m of beacon 39 (m) $100.00 Page 108 of 113
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Park within 6 m of stop sign 39 (n) $100.00 95. Park within 6 m of intersection 39 (o) $100.00 96. Park outside cul de sac parking stall 39 (p) $100.00 97. Park within bus zone 39 (q) $300.00 98. Park at yellow/red curb 39 (r) $100.00 99. Park within 5 m of fire hydrant 39 (s) $300.00 100. Park in fire lane 39 (t) $300.00 101. Park outside parking stall 39 (u) $100.00 102. Park more than 72 hours 40 (1) $100.00 103. Display vehicle for sale 41 (a) $225.00 104. Advertise/Maintain/Store vehicle 41 (b) $225.00 105. Display signs 41 (c) $225.00 106. Sell commodities 41 (d) $225.00 107. Park commercial vehicle in residential zone 42 (1) $225.00 108. Exceed limited time parking 43 (1) $100.00 109. Reside or sleep in vehicle 44 (1) $225.00 110. Unattached trailer 44 (2) $225.00 111. Unattached recreational vehicle 44 (3) $225.00 112. Park without residential permit 45 (1) $100.00 113. Fail to produce permit or license 46 (2) $500.00 114. Breach of traffic plan 46 (3) $500.00 115. Fail to ensure compliance with conditions 46 (4) $500.00 116. Fail to notify Engineering Department of incident 46 (6) $500.00 117.
Fail to reinstate to equal or better condition 55 (d), 58 (g), 62 (h), 66 (e), 69 (e), 72 (h) $500.00 118. Remove ticket or notice 84 $225.00 119. Interfere with tire markings 85 $225.00
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Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice
Streets and Traffic Bylaw No 2233, 2025
Description of Bylaw Contravention A1 Sectio n A2 Discounted Penalty A3 Penalt y A4 Late Penalt y Total A5 Compliance Agreement Available 1. Disobey Traffic Control Device 3(a) $100 $150 $225 No 2. Panhandling 4 $150 $200 $300 No 3. Public urination or defecation 5 $150 $200 $300 No 4. Damage street 6 (a) $150 $200 $300 No 5. Modify street 6 (b) $150 $200 $300 No 6. Damage City property 6 (c) $150 $200 $300 No 7. Leave or construct item on street 6 (d) $150 $200 $300 No 8. Modify ditch or drain 6 (e) $150 $200 $300 No 9. Construct on street 6 (f) $150 $200 $300 No 10. Mark or deface street or structure 6 (g) $150 $200 $300 No 11. Post sign in prohibited location 6 (h) $150 $200 $300 Yes 12. Place unpermitted sign or signal 6 (i) $150 $200 $300 Yes 13. Construct/alter structure on sidewalk 6 (j) $150 $200 $300 No 14. Swing crane over street 6 (k) $150 $200 $300 No 15. Divert traffic 6 (l) $150 $200 $300 No 16. Place, alter, or remove sign 7 $150 $200 $300 No 17. Unauthorized event on street 8 (1) $150 $200 $300 No 18. Unauthorized vehicle in event 8 (2) $100 $150 $225 No 19. Drive vehicle in park 9 (a) $150 $200 $300 No 20. Drive vehicle off road 9 (b) $150 $200 $300 No 21. Unsecure load 9 (c) $150 $200 $300 No 22. Discharge fluid 10 (1) $150 $200 $300 No 23. Deposit item 11 (1) $150 $200 $300 Yes 24. Place shipping container on street 11 (2) $150 $200 $300 Yes 25. Garbage container on street outside of hours 11 (3) $150 $200 $300 Yes 26. Garbage container on roadway 11 (4) $150 $200 $300 Yes 27. Improper clean up 11 (5) $150 $200 $300 Yes 28. Leave excavation on street 12 (1) $150 $200 $300 Yes Page 110 of 113
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Improper barricade around excavation 12 (2) $150 $200 $300 Yes 30. Stunting 13 $100 $150 $225 No 31. Skid or drag on street 14 $100 $150 $225 No 32. Stop on sidewalk/bike lane 15 (a) $100 $150 $225 No 33. Stop contrary to traffic control device 15 (b) $35 $50 $75 No 34. Stop while obstructing traffic control device 15 (c) $35 $50 $75 No 35. Stop on boulevard 15 (d) $100 $150 $225 No 36. Stop within 6 m of crosswalk 15 (e) $100 $150 $225 No 37. Stop within 6 m of beacon/stop sign 15 (f) $100 $150 $225 No 38. Stop within bus zone 15 (g) $100 $150 $225 No 39. Stop at yellow/red curb 15 (h) $35 $50 $75 No 40. Stop within intersection 15 (i) $35 $50 $75 No 41. Stop in fire hydrant zone 15 (j) $100 $150 $225 No 42. Excessive Idling 17 $100 $150 $225 Yes 43. Cycle on crosswalk 18 (a) $50 $100 $150 Yes 44. Cycle on sidewalk 18 (b) $50 $100 $150 Yes 45. Cycle where prohibited 18 (c) $50 $100 $150 Yes 46. Cycle beside another person 18 (d) $50 $100 $150 Yes 47. Hands off handlebars - Cycle 18 (e) $50 $100 $150 Yes 48. Cycle without helmet 18 (f) $50 $75 $100 Yes 49. Excess persons on cycle 18 (g) $50 $100 $150 Yes 50. Cycle without light/reflector 18 (h) $50 $100 $150 Yes 51. Ride device on sidewalk 19 (a) $50 $100 $150 Yes 52. Ride device where prohibited 19 (b) $50 $100 $150 Yes 53. Ride device outside bike lane 19 (c) $50 $100 $150 Yes 54. Ride device beside another person 19 (d) $50 $100 $150 Yes 55. Ride device without helmet 19 (e) $50 $100 $150 Yes 56. Excess persons on device 19 (f) $50 $100 $150 Yes 57. Ride device without light/reflector 19 (g) $50 $100 $150 Yes 58. Allow minor to ride without helmet 20 $50 $75 $100 Yes 59. Skate/scooter while interfering with pedestrians 22 (1) (a) $50 $100 $150 Yes 60. Skate/scooter in prohibited location 22 (1) (a) $50 $100 $150 Yes 61. Skate/scooter beside person 22 (1) (b) $50 $100 $150 Yes Page 111 of 113
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Skate/scooter attached to vehicle 22 (1) (c) $50 $100 $150 Yes 63. Skate/scooter without lights or reflective clothing 22 (1) (d) $50 $100 $150 Yes 64. Skate/scooter outside bike lane 22 (2) (a) $50 $100 $150 Yes 65. Skate/scooter - cross off crosswalk 22 (2) (b) $50 $100 $150 Yes 66. Skate/scooter - cause damage to property 22 (3) $100 $150 $225 Yes 67. Fail to clear ice/snow from sidewalk 23 (a) $100 $150 $225 Yes 68. Fail to clear debris from sidewalk 23 (b) $100 $150 $225 Yes 69. Fail to maintain driveway or footpath 24 $100 $150 $225 Yes 70. Exceed number of allowable driveways 25 (1) $100 $150 $225 No 71. Operate vehicle with cleats 26 (a) $100 $150 $225 No 72. Operate vehicle with prohibited attachment 26 (b) $100 $150 $225 No 73. Operate vehicle with prohibited tires 26 (c) $100 $150 $225 No 74. Operate vehicle without proper tires 26 (d) $100 $150 $225 No 75. Unsafe load 26 (e) $100 $150 $225 No 76. Operate oversized vehicle without permit 27 (a)- (c) $100 $150 $225 No 77. Operate vehicle in contravention of restrictions 28 $150 $200 $300 No 78. Interfere with traffic control device 30 $150 $200 $300 No 79. Operate heavy truck in contravention of bylaw 31 (1) $100 $150 $225 No 80. Transport dangerous goods off truck route 31 (2) $100 $150 $225 No 81. Park on a sidewalk/bike lane 39 (a) $100 $150 $225 No 82. Interfere with traffic flow 39 (b) $100 $150 $225 No 83. Park more than 30 cm from curb 39 (c) $35 $50 $75 No 84. Park on boulevard 39 (d) $100 $150 $225 No 85. Park contrary to traffic control device 39 (e) $35 $50 $75 No 86. Fail to display Accessible Parking Permit 39 (f) $150 $200 $300 No 87. Not registered/licenced 39 (g) $150 $200 $300 No 88. Park without licence plate 39 (h) $35 $50 $75 No 89. Park within 6 m of crosswalk 39 (i) $100 $150 $225 No 90. Block driveway 39 (j) $150 $200 $300 No 91. Park within 1.5 m of pathway 39 (k) $35 $50 $75 No Page 112 of 113
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Park within 1 m of driveway 39 (l) $35 $50 $75 No 93. Park within 6 m of beacon 39 (m) $35 $50 $75 No 94. Park within 6 m of stop sign 39 (n) $35 $50 $75 No 95. Park within 6 m of intersection 39 (o) $35 $50 $75 No 96. Park outside cul de sac parking stall 39 (p) $35 $50 $75 No 97. Park within bus zone 39 (q) $100 $150 $225 No 98. Park at yellow/red curb 39 (r) $100 $150 $225 No 99. Park within 5 m of fire hydrant 39 (s) $150 $200 $300 No 100. Park in fire lane 39 (t) $150 $200 $300 No 101. Park outside parking stall 39 (u) $35 $50 $75 No 102. Park more than 72 hours 40 (1) $35 $50 $75 No 103. Display vehicle for sale 41 (a) $100 $150 $225 Yes 104. Advertise/Maintain/Store Vehicle 41 (b) $100 $150 $225 Yes 105. Display signs 41 (c) $100 $150 $225 Yes 106. Sell commodities 41 (d) $100 $150 $225 Yes 107. Park commercial vehicle in residential zone 42 (1) $100 $150 $225 Yes 108. Exceed limited time parking 43 (1) $35 $50 $75 No 109. Reside or sleep in vehicle 44 (1) $100 $150 $225 Yes 110. Unattached trailer 44 (2) $100 $150 $225 No 111. Unattached recreational vehicle 44 (3) $100 $150 $225 No 112. Park without residential permit 45 (1) $35 $50 $75 No 113. Fail to produce permit or license 46 (2) $300 $400 $500
Breach of traffic plan 46 (3) $300 $400 $500
Fail to ensure compliance with conditions 46 (4) $300 $400 $500
Fail to notify Engineering Department of incident 46 (6) $300 $400 $500
Fail to reinstate to equal or better condition 55 (d), 58 (g), 62 (h), 66 (e), 69 (e), 72 (h) $300 $400 $500 No 118. Remove ticket or notice 84 $100 $150 $225 No 119. Interfere with tire markings 85 $100 $150 $225 No
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