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District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
October 23, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
Note: This Agenda is also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The purpose of a Council meeting is to enact powers given to Council by using bylaws
or resolutions. This is the final venue for debate of issues before voting on a bylaw or
resolution.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 9, 2012
502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of October 16, 2012
503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October
9(2), 10 and 16(2), 2012
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
602 Advisory Design Panel Recognition
- Wayne Bissky Architecture
MEETING DECORUM
Council would like to remind all people present tonight that serious issues are
decided at Council meetings which affect many people’s lives. Therefore, we ask that
you act with the appropriate decorum that a Council Meeting deserves. Commentary
and conversations by the public are distracting. Should anyone disrupt the Council
Meeting in any way, the meeting will be stopped and that person’s behavior will be
reprimanded.
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700 DELEGATIONS
701 Waste Reduction Week Presentation
- Ridge Meadows Recycling Society – Leanne Koehn, Communications
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Items 801 to 803 have been forwarded from the October 15, 2012 Council
Workshop Meeting.
801 Draft Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
Staff report dated October 15, 2012
Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
First, second and third readings
802 Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Staff report dated October 15, 2012
Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
First, second and third readings
803 Proposed Amending Building Bylaw No. 6950-2012
Staff report dated October 15, 2012
Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
First, second and third readings
900 CORRESPONDENCE
1000 BYLAWS
Note: Item 1001 is from the Public Hearing of October 16, 2012
Bylaw for Third Reading
1001 2011-136-RZ, 20724 River Road
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6896-2012
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) to permit subdivision into two single family lots
Third reading
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Bylaws for Final Reading
1002 RZ/116/10, 12393 203 Street, RS-1 to RS-1b
Staff report dated October 23, 2012 recommending final reading
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family
Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit subdivision into three lots
Final reading
1003 SD/040/09, 10125 248 Street
Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012
Staff report dated October 23, 2012 recommending final reading
To provide for enhanced landscape maintenance of two parkettes, three
landscape areas and the emergency access area within the development
Final reading
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1100 Minutes – October 15, 2012
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2012-017-RZ, 11750 and 11736 Burnett Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision into 5 single
family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
1102 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street, Amended Second Reading, RS-2 to R-3
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the second and
third readings for Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 be
rescinded and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 as
amended be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing to
permit future subdivision into 13 residential lots.
The following issues were presented at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting with
the recommendations being brought to this meeting for Municipal Council consideration
and final approval. The Committee of the Whole meeting is open to the public and is held
in the Council Chamber at 1:00 p.m. on the Monday the week prior to this meeting.
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1103 DVP/116/10, 12393 203 Street
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/116/10 to vary minimum
frontage requirements.
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2012
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the
disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2012 be approved.
1132 District-Owned Downtown Parking Lots
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the staff proceed
with a tender process to select a service provider to manage five District-
owned surface parking lots, that staff be directed to develop a long term
use and management plan and consider alternate uses for District owned
parking lots.
1133 2013 Council Meeting Schedule
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the 2013 Council
Meeting Schedule be adopted.
Revised schedule attached.
1134 Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to execute Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements
with the qualified property owners.
Community Development and Recreation Service
1151
Correspondence
1171
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Other Committee Issues
1181
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING
1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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1900 ADJOURNMENT
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QUESTION PERIOD
The purpose of the Question Period is to provide the public with an opportunity to
ask questions of Council on items that are of concern to them, with the exception of
Public Hearing by-laws which have not yet reached conclusion.
Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff
members.
Each person will be permitted 2 minutes to ask their question (a second
opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium).
Questions must be directed to the Chair of the meeting and not to individual
members of Council. The total Question Period is limited to 15 minutes.
Council reserves the right to defer responding to a question in order to obtain the
information required to provide a complete and accurate response.
Other opportunities are available to address Council including public hearings,
delegations and community forum. The public may also make their views known to
Council by writing or via email and by attending open houses, workshops and
information meetings. Serving on an Advisory Committee is an excellent way to
have a voice in the future of this community.
For more information on these opportunities contact:
Clerk’s Department at 604-463-5221 or clerks@mapleridge.ca.
Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@mapleridge.ca.
District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING
October 9, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge,
British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin P. Gill, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie D. Boag, Acting General Manager of Community
Councillor C. Bell Development, Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor J. Dueck F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor A. Hogarth Services
Councillor B. Masse C. Goddard, Acting Director of Planning
Councillor M. Morden C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
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500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 2012
R/2012-440 501
Minutes
Regular Council It was moved and seconded
September 11, 2012
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September
11, 2012 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of
September 11, 20(2), 25 and 27, 2012
R/2012-441 502
Minutes
Development Agmt It was moved and seconded
Committee
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
Meetings of September 11, 20(2), 25 and 27, 2012 be
received.
CARRIED
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
700 DELEGATIONS
701 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Presentation on their 10th Season
- Lindy Sisson, Executive Director; Ms. Vicky McLeod, Board member
Ms. Sisson provided a video presentation for the ACT’s 10th anniversary
season highlighting feature productions.
Ms. McLeod thanked Mayor and Council for the support offered by the
District through the years.
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702 Yennadon Neighbourhood Group – Gravel Pit Issue
– Craig Speirs
Mr. Speirs thanked the owner of the property with the application to
remove his land from the Agricultural Land Reserve for withdrawing his
application. He advised that a Yennadon Community Association was
formed as a result of this application and stated that is was felt that
communication relating to this application could have been improved.
Mr. Speirs also spoke to an application for a cell tower and asked that
improvements to notifications for items such as cell towers and mineral
extraction be considered.
Mayor Daykin noted Council will soon be discussing a District policy on cell
towers.
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Items 801 to 803 were forwarded from the October 1, 2012 Council
Workshop Meeting
801 Bill C38 and Recommendations for the District of Maple Ridge
Report from the Ad Hoc Task Force dated October 1, 2012 recommending
that the comments and feedback within the report be endorsed and that
the Federal Government be advised of the concerns outlined.
R/2012-442
Bill C38
Recommendations It was moved and seconded
From Maple Ridge
Whereas the District of Maple Ridge has made significant
investments in the protection of fish habitat and watercourses
that exist in the community;
And whereas the protection and management of natural
habitat is an important value for the citizens in our community
as reflected in the Official Community Plan;
And whereas Council has grave concerns around the proposed
departure from the historical protection of fish habitat and the
loss of ecological linkages that all species have to our
fisheries;
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Now therefore be it resolved that the District of Maple Ridge
call upon the federal government to ensure:
1. THAT the federal government provide information behind
the rationale for the Policy Direction change to the
Fisheries Act and that it disclose whatever pertinent
scientific information that has been used to support the
proposed changes to the Fisheries Act legislation and
regulations;
2. THAT there is meaningful public involvement and
dialogue as part of this process with local stewardship
groups, municipalities, scientific organizations, First
Nations, non government environmental organizations,
and the public at large both before and after the
implementation of the second phase of amendments to
the Fisheries Act;
3. THAT the federal government retain the existing
protection language for fish habitat and fisheries rather
than changing the Fisheries Act to limit protection to only
certain fisheries;
4. THAT there is clarification on whether the current
definitions as per section two of the Federal Fisheries
Act still apply and that there are meaningful definitions
provided with respect to “temporary” and “permanent”
alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat; the
‘death or killing’ of fish; the lack of definition around
what a fishery consists of. Definitions should continue
to promote an ecosystem based approach to fish
conservation.
5. THAT appropriate levels of staffing support and
resources are provided by the Federal Government to
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for community
enhancement and restoration initiatives, habitat
management and protection programs, monitoring and
compliance efforts, in addition to education and
outreach programs assuring maximum benefit and
effective management of the fisheries to support the
economic, social, and ecological needs fundamental to
the values of the Canadian people; and
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6. THAT this resolution and the attached report be
forwarded to the Federal and Provincial Ministers of
Fisheries, to local MPs and MLAs, to all federal parties,
to local First Nations, to Metro Vancouver Regional
Board, to the Lower Mainland Local Government
Association (LMLGA), to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) and to all Union of B.C.
Municipalities (UBCM) member municipalities.
CARRIED
Councillor Morden – OPPOSED
802 Council Matrix Update
Staff report dated October 9, 2012 recommending that the Council Matrix
be adopted.
R/2012-443
Council Matrix
Adopt It was moved and seconded
That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I to the staff
report dated October 9, 2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
803 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) Target 2014 Campaign
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the FCM’s Target
2014 campaign in support of the Government of Canada long term
infrastructure strategy be endorsed and that the new plan is fully in place
before existing programs expire in 2014.
R/2012-444
FCM Target 2014
Campaign It was moved and seconded
WHEREAS, The Building Canada Plan and a number of
important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital to
Canada’s cities and communities, will expire in March 2014;
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WHEREAS, Federal investments over the last few years have
helped to enhance the economic viability of Maple Ridge
through transportation network and downtown enhancement
investments;
WHEREAS, a seamless transition from the Building Canada
Plan to a new long term plan is necessary to ensure that
municipalities can continue planning their capital spending
effectively;
WHEREAS, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
has launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects
municipal priorities across the country and asks its member
municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the
campaign;
AND WHEREAS, our community has continuing infrastructure
needs, such as the Abernethy Connector extension and
widening, and the South Albion Overpass, that can only be met
with through the kind of long-term planning and investment
made possible by a national plan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorses the FCM
campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure
and Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-
term infrastructure plan meets the core infrastructure needs of
cities and communities;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council urges the Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the
new long-term plan is fully in place when existing programs
expire in 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall
be sent to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and
Communities, BC Minister of Community, Sport and Culture, to
Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament, to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and to the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities.
CARRIED
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900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Final Reading
1001 2012-005-RZ, 20528 Lougheed Highway, CS-1 to C-2
Staff report dated October 9, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 to permit an existing commercial building
to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses be given
final reading.
Final reading
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that
issues relating to parking for this application can be dealt with at the
development permit stage.
R/2012-445
2012-005-RZ
BL No. 6926-2012 It was moved and seconded
Final reading
That Bylaw No. 6926-2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes – October 1, 2012
R/2012-446
Minutes
COW It was moved and seconded
October 1, 2012
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of
October 1, 2012 be received.
CARRIED
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October 9, 2012
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Public Works and Development Services
1101 2012-031-RZ, 11055 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3 (Addendum to report
dated August 27, 2012)
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 providing additional information to a
staff report dated August 27, 2012 and recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6914-2012 to permit future construction of
potential industrial or big box retail styled buildings be given first reading
and that the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules B, D, E and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999.
R/2012-447
2012-031-RZ
BL No. 6914-2012 It was moved and seconded
First reading
That Bylaw No. 6914-2012 be given first reading; and;
That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules B, D, E and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw
No. 5879–1999.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogarth - OPPOSED
1102 2012-079-RZ, 21722 and 21734 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RT-1
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6944-2012 to allow each lot to have the existing
dwelling replaced by a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2012-448
2012-079-RZ
BL No. 6944-2012 It was moved and seconded
First reading
That Bylaw No. 6944-2012 be given first reading, and;
That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879–
1999.
CARRIED
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October 9, 2012
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1103 2011-084-RZ, 11185 and 11133 240 Street, RS-3 to RST, R-2, R-1
and C-1
Revised staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 to adjust
conservation area and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012
text amendment for the C-1 Zone to allow for 4 proposed rental apartment
units be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public
Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011 to
allow for 24 RST lots, 39 R-2 single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot for
future subdivision and a mixed use building be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that an addendum to Item
1103 with revised recommendations was distributed to Council.
R/2012-449
2011-084-RZ
BL No. 6875-2011 It was moved and seconded
BL No. 6947-2012
First and Second
BL No. 6853-2011
Second reading
1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local
Government Act opportunity for early and on-going
consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw
No. 6875-2011 on the municipal website and requiring
that the applicant host a Development Information
Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide
any further consultation opportunities, except by way of
holding a public hearing on the bylaw;
2. That Bylaw No. 6875-2011 be considered in conjunction
with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management
Plan;
3. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6875-2011 is
consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
4. That Bylaw No. 6875-2011 be given first and second
Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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5. That Bylaw No. 6947-2012 be given first and second
Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
6. That Bylaw No. 6853-2011 be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
7. That the following term(s) and condition(s) be met prior to
final reading:
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as
a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of
security as outlined in the Agreement;
ii. Amendment to Schedules “A”, “B” & “C” of the
Official Community Plan, including Amendment to
Appendix C in Schedule “A” to add the RST Street
Townhouse Residential Zone under RESIDENTIAL
DESIGNATION – Major Corridor Residential
Category in the Zoning Matrix on a site-specific
basis;
iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a
Restrictive Covenant which addresses the
suitability of the site for the proposed development;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant which
addresses storm/rain water management;
v. Road dedication as required;
vi. Park dedication as required;
vii. Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance
with Section 905 of the Local Government Act and
an associated Restrictive Covenant stating that
the apartment units above the ground floor of the
commercial building will be restricted to residential
rental units;
viii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the
protection of habitat and natural features;
ix. Removal of the existing building or buildings;
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x. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a
Professional Engineer advising whether there is any
evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If
there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the
Waste Management Act must be provided in
accordance with the regulations;
xi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting
the Residential Parking and the Visitor Parking.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse - OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from the discussion of Item 1104 at
8:43 p.m. as he has a management contract for the property.
1104 2011-089-RZ, 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue,
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement
Bylaw No. 6913-2012 to permit relocation, restoration and adaptive use of
an existing heritage house be given second reading and be forwarded to
Public Hearing.
R/2012-450
2011-089-RZ
BL No. 6913-2012 It was moved and seconded
Second reading
1. That Bylaw No. 6913-2012 as amended, be given second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to
final reading:
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and
Infrastructure;
ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a
Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a
security, as outlined in the Agreement;
iii. Road dedication as required;
iv. Consolidation of the development site;
v. Removal of buildings other than the Turnock/Morse
residence;
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vi. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive
Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses
the suitability of the site for the proposed
development;
vii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the Land
Title Office protecting the Visitor Parking;
viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a
Professional Engineer advising whether there is any
evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there
is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste
Management Act must be provided in accordance
with the regulations.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
1105 DVP/040/09, 10125 248 Street
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/040/09 to vary the height of the
proposed single family homes, to vary the road right-of-way on 100A and
101B Avenues and 247B Street and to vary the carriage way on 247B
Street.
The Manager of Development and Environment Services spoke to concerns
over the impact on views from existing houses as a result of the height
variance.
R/2012-451
DVP/040/09
Sign and seal It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
DVP/040/09 respecting the property located at 10125 248
Street.
CARRIED
1106 2012-005-DP, 20528 Lougheed Highway
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign 2012-005-DP to permit an extension and
exterior renovation.
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October 9, 2012
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R/2012-452
2012-005-DP
Sign and seal It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
2012-005-DP respecting the property located at 20528
Lougheed Highway.
CARRIED
1107 SD/040/09, 10125 248 Street, Local Area Service
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Local Area Service
Bylaw No. 6948-2012 for Upper Jackson Enhanced Landscape
Maintenance be given first, second and third readings.
R/2012-453
SD/040/09
Local Area Service It was moved and seconded
Upper Jackson
1. That a Local Area Service, as formally petitioned by the
developer of the lands referred to as ‘Upper Jackson’, and
per the Community Charter, Part 7, Division 5, 211 (1)(a),
be authorized for the enhanced landscape maintenance
costs to be levied on the benefitting properties to be
created by subdivision of the land; and further
2. That Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-
2012 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1108 2012-074-AL, 23613 124 Avenue and 12349 237 Street
Non-Farm Use within the Agricultural Land Reserve
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that application
2012-074-AL for non-farm use on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve
to permit a gravel removal proposal not be authorized to proceed to the
Agricultural Land Commission.
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Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2012
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended August 31, 2012 be approved.
R/2012-454
Disbursements
August 2012 It was moved and seconded
That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended
August 31, 2012 be approved.
General $ 17,518,398.
Payroll $ 1,687,017.
Purchase Card $ 112,080.
$19,317,495.
CARRIED
Community Development and Recreation Service
1151 Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – Phase 1 – Hatchery
Component
Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that funding for Pacific
Parklands Foundation towards the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship
Centre – Phase 1, Hatchery Component be approved.
R/2012-455
Kanaka Creek
Watershed It was moved and seconded
Stewardship Centre
Funding
That an amount of $30,000 to the Pacific Parklands
Foundation to put towards the Kanaka Creek Watershed
Stewardship Centre – Phase 1, Hatchery Component be
approved.
CARRIED
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October 9, 2012
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Correspondence - Nil
Other Committee Issues – Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Daykin advised that a card was received from organizers of the Terry
Fox Run commending the community and all participants in the run,
commenting that the monies raised exceeded the amount raised on the
25th Anniversary of the run.
Mayor Daykin attended an event as part of Breastfeeding Week and
reminded all that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. He also
attended the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ conference.
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Councillor Hogarth
Councillor Hogarth attended the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’
conference. He participated in the 17th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner event
sponsored by Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Realtors.
Councillor Bell
Councillor Bell attended the Employee Recognition Event for the Fraser
Valley Regional Library, the Terry Fox Run, the EID celebration and GETI
Fest. She also attended a Freedom of the City Celebration in Pitt Meadows
and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ conference and
participated in a Municipal Administrators Training Institute planning
course.
Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie participated in the Terry Fox Run. She attended the Rivers
Day celebration at Alco Park and the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities’ conference. Councillor Ashlie also participated in a tour of a
Run of River project at the top of Harrison Lake. She advised that October
7 to 13 is Ending Homelessness Week and that meals will be served at the
ACT.
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October 9, 2012
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Councillor Dueck
Councillor Dueck advised that October 7 to October 13 is Fire Prevention
Week and encouraged residents to attend an open house at Fire Hall No. 1.
She also advised that the ShakeOut BC earthquake drill takes place on
October 18 and encouraged everyone to participate.
Councillor Masse
Councillor Masse attended a forum on anti-bullying, the business planning
meeting for the Social Planning Advisory Committee and the Rotary Home
Town Heroes Night. He participated in the Terry Fox Run. He advised that
a fundraiser for Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue will be held at the
Rocking Horse Pub.
Councillor Morden
Councillor Morden attended the Rotary Home Town Heroes Night event, the
Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ conference and the Freedom of
the City event in Pitt Meadows. He also attended meetings of the
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and the Maple
Ridge Community Heritage Commission. He advised that the Ridge
Meadows Hospital Foundation will be hosting its annual fundraising gala on
October 13.
1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil
1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Eric Phillips
Mr. Phillips noted that the RV and tenting issue was removed from the
Council matrix and asked if this will still be dealt with.
The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services advised
that the RV issue will be part of an upcoming zoning bylaw discussion.
Tyler Ducharme
Mr. Ducharme referred to an alley on the south side of his family’s property.
He asked which department he can connect with which is most appropriate
to state clearly through e-mail that there is an alleyway at the south end of
his property. He spoke to the location of the CEED Center in regard to an
undeveloped alleyway and asked why the alleyway has not been developed
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October 9, 2012
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to be vehicle accessible. He also spoke to the increase in problems in the
alley and asked if the District could temporarily fence off the alleyway.
Mayor Daykin thanked Mr. Ducharme for his questions and advised him to
e-mail questions to the Manager of Legislative Services for response by the
appropriate departments.
1900 ADJOURNMENT - 9:38 p.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
District of Maple Ridge
PUBLIC HEARING
October 16, 2012
The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995
Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on October 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
____________________________________________________________________________
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor C. Bell C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Councillor A. Hogarth Services
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor M. Morden
ABSENT
Councillor J. Dueck
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Mayor Daykin called the meeting to order. The Manager of Legislative Services explained the
procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing and advised that the bylaws will be
considered further at the next Council Meeting on October 23, 2012.
The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to
present the following items on the agenda:
1) 2011-136-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6896-2012
Legal: Lot 9, District Lot 277, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 20332
Location: 20724 River Road
From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
To: R-1 (Residential District)
Purpose: To allow for the future subdivision into two single family lots.
Public Hearing Minutes
May 15, 2012
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Orest Semeniuk
Mr. Semeniuk inquired as to what would happen to the trees on his property when the large
trees on the application property are removed. He expressed concern that his trees may be
affected negatively due to a large root system between the trees. He stated that he was not
against the application however was concerned about the trees.
The Manager of Development and Environment Services advised that it is would be prudent
for the owner of the property to work with the neighbours to protect existing trees, as issues
between neighbours pertaining to trees are dealt with through civil court.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters
contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor terminated the Public Hearing at
7:10 p.m.
____________________________
E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
______________________________
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 15, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Draft Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw replaces Business Licencing and Regulation
Bylaw No. 6333-2005. This new bylaw is intended to update and simplify language making content
easier to interpret educate and enforce. It includes specific clarity in the following sections:
an increase in the Part 5 definitions section;
changes in 6.1 licence requirements;
additional guidelines for 6.12 Suspension and Cancellation of a Licence;
an amendment under 6.3.2 Licence Fees reflecting a new pro-rated date;
additional regulations throughout Part 7 Specific Regulations including the new prohibition
on Shark Fin products;
additional business categories along with assigned fees and increased fees for existing
businesses in Schedule A;
regulations pertaining to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in Schedule B as requested by our Social
Planning department; and
Over the past year a number of municipalities have been working towards an Inter-Municipal
Business Licence program. The results of that work are detailed in this Report.
This report recommends moving forward with the adoption of the new Business Licence Bylaw. In
addition this report recommends the preparation of an Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement
Utilization Bylaw. Once the Inter-Municipal Bylaws are adopted by all the participating municipalities
a further amendment to the Business Licencing Bylaw will be required. This is anticipated for the
end of 2012 or early 2013.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. THAT Maple Ridge Business Licencing Bylaw No.6815-2011 be referred to a regular Council
meeting.
2. THAT staff be directed to place an advertisement in the local newspaper advising anyone
affected by the proposed Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2012 may
provide comments to the District as per section 59(2) of the Community Charter.
3. Council direct staff to develop an Inter Municipal Business Licence Agreement Authorization
Bylaw enabling the District to participate in a Pilot Program with the City of Abbotsford, City of
Chilliwack, District of Hope, Township of Langley, City of Langley, City of Pitt Meadows, City of
Surrey and the District of Mission.
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DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The existing Business Licencing Bylaw 6333-2005 lacks clarity for several occupations and phrases.
The new bylaw will provide new definitions or further clarity for a number of definitions.
Existing licensing requirements do not provide for an offence of ‘allowing a person to carry on,
maintain or operate a Business without a valid and subsisting Licence.’ A proposed section 6.1.1 (b)
will enable enforcement staff to also address not only the business owner but the property owner in
event a business licence application is not forthcoming after all reasonable efforts have been
exhausted.
The suspension and cancellation of a licence under 6.12 is amended to add language giving the
applicant ten (10) business days to challenge the refusal, suspension or cancellation by notifying the
Corporate Officer. The subsequent section clearly outlines the Corporate Officer’s role to refer the
matter to Council. This language is absent in the current Business Licensing Bylaw.
Section 6.3.2 is amended to enact June 30th of the calendar year as the date for prorating licence
fees. This is a change from July 31st of the calendar which is in effect. Staff is routinely challenged
by customers who want to know why August 1st is the designated date for a 50% reduction in fees.
Changing the date will reduce the instances of negative feedback from the public and resistance to
the fee payment.
Specific Regulations section, Part 7, is amended to add:
Body paint Studio and Modelling Studio regulations. This is added within the Body Rub
Studio regulations;
Dog Daycare regulations specifying the hours of operation as 7 am to 7 pm from Monday to
Saturday and limiting the number of dogs per site. There is a need to define to clearly define
the difference between daycare and boarding. Dog Daycare is a commercial or agricultural
use while Dog Boarding is an entirely agricultural use;
Farm Produce Retail size and placement restrictions for the retail structure;
Expanded Insurance regulations;
Licensed Premises and U-Brews regulations with reference to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure;
Mobile Cart regulations;
Expanded Social Escort regulations; and
Tobacco Sales regulations.
Schedule B is a proposed section which replaces the Maple Ridge Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Warning
Sign Bylaw No. 5228-1995. The Social Planning Committee has compiled information, logos, posters
etc. and will proceed with a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of consuming alcohol
during pregnancy.
Inter-Municipal Licencing
Staff has spent months working on a Task Force with eight other local governments in the Fraser
Valley and the Ministry of Small Business, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and innovation (the “Branch”) to
establish an Inter-Municipal Licence (IML) program for our local contractors, Professional Architects
and Engineers. The Fraser Valley Initiative involves the District of Maple Ridge, the City of Pitt
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Meadows, the District of Mission, the Township of Langley, the City of Langley, the City of Surrey, the
City of Abbotsford, the City of Chilliwack and the District of Hope.
The Task Force spent considerable time discussing the types of businesses that could be permitted
to take advantage of this program such as photographers, mobile hairdressers, caterers etc.
however these types of businesses would be competing directly with businesses in our commercial
areas who are paying commercial taxes and costs of setting up, particularly in our down town core
which would give the non-resident businesses an unfair advantage. Furthermore, the inspection
process such as police background checks and health department checks vary from municipality to
municipality and we could not be certain that these businesses have undergone the same scrutiny
that our local businesses have been required to comply with. Therefore, at this time, the Task Force
is only considering contractors as those business types being eligible for Inter-municipal licencing.
Each municipality will be required to adopt an Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement
Authorization Bylaw. At the conclusion of this process when all municipalities have such a bylaw in
place the District’s Business Licencing Bylaw will require an additional amendment to include
specific language related to the Inter-Municipal Licence.
The legislative authority to establish an inter-municipal business licence scheme is articulated in
Section 14 of the Community Charter which reads as follows:
Inter-municipal service, regulatory and other schemes:
14. (1) Two or more municipalities may, by bylaw adopted by the council of each participating
municipality, establish an inter-municipal scheme in relation to one or more matters for which
they have authority under this Act or the Local Government Act.
(2) A bylaw under subsection (1) may do one or more of the following:
a. provide that the bylaws of one or more of the participating municipalities in relation
to the matters dealt with by the scheme apply in other participating municipalities;
b. provide that the municipal powers, duties and functions of one or more of the
participating municipalities may be exercised in relation to the scheme in another
participating municipality;
c. provide that the council of one or more of the participating municipalities may
delegate under Division 6 (Delegation) of Part 5 (Municipal Government and
Procedures) to council members, council committees, officers, employees and other
bodies referred to in section 154 (1) (delegation of council authority) of another
participating municipality;
d. restrict a participating municipality from separately exercising its authority in relation
to the matters dealt with by the scheme; establish the process by which a
participating municipality may withdraw from the scheme.
a. establish the process by which a participating municipality may withdraw from the
scheme.
(3) If an inter-municipal service scheme is established under this section, this section, rather
than section 13 applies.
The participating municipalities and the Branch (the “Task Force”) agreed that:
the Participating Municipalities to provide data on the businesses where an IML can be
issued to the Branch;
the Branch to collect and analyze the data to develop the revenue modelling;
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a principle goal of the program is to be revenue neutral;
the Branch to develop and provide ongoing support for an online portal of the
Participating Municipalities;
IML business licenses to be issued by the municipalities in which they are physically
located.
The Task Force further determined that the IML program be enrolled as a one year pilot program
starting January 2013. At the end of the pilot program, each municipality will determine if they
wish to continue participating in the program on a permanent basis. The pilot program will work
under the following guidelines:
1. Participating Municipalities retain authority over business licensing, and existing linkages
between licence issuances and other municipal processes are maintained.
2. Mobile businesses must adhere to the bylaws of the municipalities in which they operate.
3. Participating Municipalities ensure that businesses obtain their IML from the municipality in
which they are physically located.
4. The business located outside of the Participating Municipalities will continue to obtain a
business license from each municipality where they conduct business.
5. The IML fee will be $250.00 in addition to the regular business license fee of the
municipality.
6. The revenue generated under IML Fee ($250.00) will be shared based on the following
formula:
(*) based upon Non-Resident License Revenue
1. Each municipality will upload IML data into the online portal developed by the Branch.
2. The pilot program is scheduled to run from January 2013 to December 2013.
Participating Municipality
% share of IML
Revenue (*)
1 Abbotsford 11.53%
2 Chilliwack 6.21%
3 Hope 0.87%
4 City of Langley 11.75%
5 Township of Langley 12.82%
6 Maple Ridge 11.81%
7 Mission 10.07%
8 Pitt Meadows 1.95%
9 Surrey 32.98%
Total 100%
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3. The Pilot is a dynamic system that will be reviewed regularly and may be altered at any time,
upon agreement of all Participating Municipalities.
The Pilot program for IML will only succeed if all nine Participating Municipalities agree to the
Terms of pilot and participate in the Pilot program. It is also further understood by the
Participating Municipalities that any municipality may withdraw from the Pilot at the end of the
program.
b) Desired Outcome(s):
The bylaw is designed to provide simplicity and clarity for ease of interpretation, education and
enforcement. The desired outcome of the proposed inter-municipal program is to provide contractors
with a fairer playing field when working in the Fraser Valley area.
Consultation:
Staff consulted and received input from the Social Planning Department, the Strategic Economics
Initiatives department and the Municipal Solicitor in the creation of this Bylaw.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Pilot program for the Inter-Municipal Business Licence is intended to enhance and enable
growth in the region by reducing red tape while being as close to revenue neutral as possible for all
Participating Municipalities. Once the Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Authorization
Bylaw has been developed, staff will present the Bylaw to authorizing Bylaw to Council for
consideration and approval before the end of this calendar year.
The proposed Business Licencing Bylaw will provide simple and clear language. It is in the public
interest to have specific and transparent regulations to promote responsible business operation.
Staff is reintroducing the draft for Council consideration so that Council can direct staff to make
changes or conduct additional research.
“Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki”
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Approved by: E.S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager: Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by J.L (Jim) Rule”
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
LH/jd
Appendix I – Draft Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
District of Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
Business Licencing and Regulation
Bylaw No. 6815-2011
Effective Date:
DRAFT
District of Maple Ridge
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
Table of Contents
Part 1 Citation ............................................................................................................ 2
Part 2 Severability ...................................................................................................... 2
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal .................................................................................... 2
Part 4 General Provisions .......................................................................................... 2
Part 5 Definitions ....................................................................................................... 2
Part 6 General Licence Requirements ..................................................................... 13
6.1 Licence Requirements ................................................................................... 15
6.2 Licence Application………………………………………………………………………………..15
6.3 Licence Fees………………………………………………………………………………………….15
6.4 Variable Licence Fees…………………………………………………………………………….15
6.5 Licence Period……………………………………………………………………………………….15
6.6 Licence Renewal ............................................................................................ 15
6.7 Licence Changes............................................................................................ 15
6.8 Licence Posting .............................................................................................. 16
6.9 Licence Inspector’s Powers and Duties......................................................... 16
6.10 Refusal of a Licence ...................................................................................... 17
6.11 Terms and Conditions of a Licence ............................................................... 17
6.12 Suspension and Cancellation of a Licence ................................................... 17
6.13 Council Reconsideration ................................................................................ 18
Part 7 Specific Regulations ...................................................................................... 18
7.1 Adult Entertainment Store ............................................................................. 18
7.2 Adult Publications .......................................................................................... 19
7.3 Arcades, Cyber Centres and Billiard Halls ..................................................... 19
7.4 Automobile Wrecking and Salvage ................................................................ 20
7.5 Bed and Breakfast ......................................................................................... 21
7.6 Body Rub Studios, Body Painting Studios and Modelling Studios ................ 22
7.7 Casinos .......................................................................................................... 25
7.8 Commercial Parking Lots ............................................................................... 25
7.9 Dog Daycare .................................................................................................. 25
7.10 Exotic Performer ............................................................................................ 26
7.11 Farm Produce Retail ...................................................................................... 26
7.12 Farmers’ Market ............................................................................................ 27
7.13 Insurance ....................................................................................................... 28
7.14 Internet Access .............................................................................................. 29
7.15 Licensed Premises and U-Brews ................................................................... 29
7.16 Mobile Cart .................................................................................................... 30
7.17 Mobile Food Vendors ..................................................................................... 30
7.18 Mobile Ice Cream Vendors ............................................................................ 31
7.19 Non-Profit Agencies/Organizations ............................................................... 32
7.20 Peddlers/Canvassers .................................................................................... 32
7.21 Post Box Rental Agency ................................................................................. 33
7.22 Second Hand Dealer ...................................................................................... 33
7.23 Social Escorts ................................................................................................ 36
7.24 Solicitor for Charity/Fundraising ................................................................... 37
7.25 Temporary Commercial Vendor ..................................................................... 38
7.26 Tobacco Sales ................................................................................................ 38
7.27 Shark Fin Products ........................................................................................ 38
Part 8 Offence and Penalty ...................................................................................... 38
Schedule A – Licence Fees ............................................................................................41
Schedule B – Specifications for Warning Signs......................................................... ...57
Schedule C – Second Hand Dealer’s Report ................................................................59
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011 1
District of Maple Ridge
Business Licencing and Regulation
Bylaw No. 6815-2011
A Bylaw respecting the granting of licences and regulating of Business within the
District of Maple Ridge.
WHEREAS Council may, pursuant to the provisions contained in the Community
Charter, regulate in relation to Business;
AND WHEREAS in regulating under the Community Charter, Council may provide for a
system of licences, permits or approvals;
AND WHEREAS Council may, pursuant to the Community Charter, delegate its
powers, duties and functions to an officer or employee of the District, which
delegation may include the authority to suspend a Business Licence;
AND WHEREAS Council considers it in the public interest to regulate and licence
Businesses within the District;
AND WHEREAS Council has given notice of its intention to adopt this Bylaw by placing
advertisements in the local newspapers, and has provided an opportunity for persons
who consider they are affected to make representations to Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, Council of the District of Maple Ridge in open meeting assembled
enacts as follows:
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011 2
Part 1 Citation
1.1 Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011.
Part 2 Severability
2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is
deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsequent
paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase.
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal
3.1 Maple Ridge Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Warning Sign Bylaw No. 5228-1995, and
3.2 Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6333-2005, and the following
amendment bylaws are hereby repealed:
Amendment Bylaw Effective Date
Bylaw No. 6451-2006 November 28, 2006
Bylaw No. 6503-2007 December 18, 2007
Part 4 General Provisions
4.1 Unless otherwise defined herein, all words and phrases in this Bylaw shall
have the meaning given to them in the Local Government Act and the
Community Charter.
4.2 Headings for each section of this Bylaw are intended to organize the content
and are to be used for reference purposes only.
4.3 Wherever the singular or masculine form of a word is used, it shall also mean
the plural or feminine form of the word as the case may be.
Part 5 Definitions
5.1 In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have
the following meanings:
“Acupuncturist” means a person who pierces any part of a client’s body with
needles as a means of treating disease or pain, and who holds a valid licence
issued by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and
Acupuncturists of British Columbia.
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“Amusement Machine” means a machine on which mechanical, electrical,
automatic, computerized, video, online or internet games are played for
amusement or entertainment and for which a coin or token may be inserted
or a fee charged for use.
“Antique” means a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at
an earlier period and according to various custom laws at least 100 years ago.
“Arcade” means Premises where five (5) or more Amusement Machines are
made available to members of the public for a fee.
“Adult Entertainment Store” means Premises that, excluding contraceptive
devices, offers for rent, use, viewing or sale an object, device, machine or any
form of entertainment including an Adult Publication that is designed or
intended to be used in a Sexual Act or which depicts a Sexual Act.
“Adult Publication” means any book, pamphlet, magazine or printed matter
however produced, which contains a visual image or representation of Nudity,
Sadomasochistic Behaviour or a Sexual Act.
“Applicant” means any person that applies for a Licence pursuant to this
Bylaw.
“Application” means a written request by an Applicant for the issuance of a
Licence in the form attached to this Bylaw as Schedule “A” as amended from
time to time.
“Auction” means offering or putting up for sale real or personal property
where the public is invited to make competitive bids for the items offered for
sale, but does not include a Crown officer selling Crown property by auction or
a sheriff’s officer or bailiff selling property under a judgment or in satisfaction
of rents or taxes.
“Automated Teller Machine” means a machine that permits a customer to
access and use certain financial services customarily provided by a Financial
Institution, and includes such a machine that is located in or affixed to any
Premises, including the Premises in which a Financial Institution operates its
principal Business if the machine can be accessed by customers outside the
Financial Institution’s regular Business hours.
“Automated Vending Machine” means any machine or device that:
a) is operated by or requires for the operation thereof the insertion of a
coin, token, currency of any kind, credit card or bank card, and
b) sells or dispenses money, a service or goods, or provides music,
recreation, or amusement of any kind whatsoever.
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“Bed and Breakfast” means a Business of providing a maximum of three (3)
bedrooms but no cooking facilities provided for tourists or persons who only
briefly occupy a Dwelling Unit, where the room rate includes meals provided
on the Premises and where the maximum length of occupancy at the Dwelling
Unit by a patron is not more than thirty (30) consecutive days in any twelve
(12) month period.
“Bingo Hall” means a recreational facility used or intended to be used for the
purpose of playing bingo, where a licence has been issued by the British
Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch to charitable or religious
organizations as a Licensee, but excludes Casinos and casino halls.
“Billiards” includes snooker, pool, bagatelle and other similar games.
“Billiard Hall” means any Premises where three (3) or more billiard tables are
made available to members of the public for a fee, but does not include
Premises owned and operated by a Non-Profit Society or Premises with a
Liquor Primary Licence.
“Body Rub” means the act of manipulating, touching, or stimulating by any
means a person’s body or part thereof, but does not include medical,
therapeutic or cosmetic massage treatment given by a person duly licensed or
registered under any statute of the Province of British Columbia governing
such activities other than the Community Charter.
“Body Rub Studio” means any Premises where a Body Rub is performed,
offered or requested for a fee.
“Body Painting Studio” means any Premises where, directly or indirectly, a fee
is paid for any activity involving the application of paint, powder, or similar
materials to the body by another person.
“Business” means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial undertaking of
any kind or nature or the providing of professional, personal, or other services
for the purpose of gain or profit.
“Buy” includes purchase, barter, deal in, take in exchange, take in part
payment, or receive on consignment.
“Carnival” means an itinerant exhibition, show or production temporarily
located in the District, which offers to the public amusement rides, circus
performances, games of skill or chance, or other similar entertainment.
“Canvasser” means any person who canvasses or solicits Business within the
District from cards or samples, or in any other manner whatsoever, takes
orders for works or services or for the sale of any goods or any article or thing
for immediate or future delivery, or for the purpose of promoting any
Business.
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“Caterer” means any person engaged in the preparing or serving of food or
drink for consumption at Premises other than where that person carries on
the Business, but excludes Mobile Food Vendors, Mobile Ice Cream Vendors,
and Businesses that prepare food for take-out.
“Casino” means any Premises licensed or permitted to operate as a gaming
facility under the Gaming Control Act, but does not include bingo halls.
“Cheque Cashing Centre” means any Premises where the Business of cashing
cheques or negotiable instruments for a fee charged or chargeable to the
payee of the cheque or the payee’s agent is carried on, but does not include a
Financial Institution.
“Chief Constable” means the officer in charge of the Maple Ridge Detachment
of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
“Commercial Kennel” means a kennel limited to the keeping, training,
breeding, selling, or Dog Boarding for (a fee), and limited to the number of
Dogs specified in the Licence but not to exceed a density of fifty (50) Dogs per
site.
“Commercial Parking Lot” means an area of land or any building or part
thereof where the parking of motor vehicles is provided for a fee, and includes
areas provided specifically for customers of a Business, or tenants of a
building other than a building used exclusively for residential purposes.
“Community Care” means a Business licensed or required to be licensed
under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
“Contractor” includes any person who undertakes to do or perform any
construction, building, carpentry, plastering, lathing, shingling, or concrete
work, or any other construction work or service for a fee, except where a
Licence fee for other work or service is specifically imposed elsewhere in this
Bylaw but shall not include a land developer.
“Convenience Store” means a use devoted to the retail sale of groceries,
perishable items, household items, domestic supplies, convenience goods,
and related accessory uses.
“Corporate Officer” means the Corporate Officer for the District.
“Cyber Centre” means any Premises that have available for the use of its
patrons for a fee, four (4) or more computer terminals or other electronic
devices that provide or are capable of providing access to the internet or other
computer network systems, but does not include a school, college, university
or other educational institution or a public library.
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“Daycare” means the provision of care of children in a home environment,
licensed for this use in accordance with the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act, and includes group childcare, family childcare, in-home multi-age
childcare and pre-school as defined under the Child Care Licensing
Regulation, and not to exceed a maximum of 8 children in care.
“District” means the District of Maple Ridge.
“Dog” means any animal of the canine species.
“Dog Boarding” means to feed, house and care or a Dog for a fee but does not
include Dog Daycare.
“Dog Daycare” means to feed, house, care, and/or groom a Dog for a fee
between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm with a maximum of twenty (20)
Dogs per site, and may involve retail sales of Dog related items but excludes
overnight Dog Boarding.
“Driver’s Licence” means a valid driver’s licence issued pursuant to, or an
equivalent licence recognized under, the Motor Vehicle Act of the Province of
British Columbia.
“Dwelling Unit” as defined in the District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw as
amended from time to time.
“Electronic Gaming” means any activity or game of chance for money or other
valuable consideration carried out or played on an electronic or mechanical
device or machine, but excludes the purchase or sale of lottery tickets
pursuant to a government lottery scheme.
“Exotic Performer” means a person who, for a Business purpose, is in a state
of Nudity or who removes a majority or all of that person’s clothing to be in a
state of Nudity, but excludes a person depicted in a motion picture.
“Farm Produce” means berries, fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, fresh cut
flowers, live fowl, live poultry, bedding plants, seeds, and trees commonly
known as Christmas Trees sold only during the Christmas season, bulbs and
similar products, live shrubs or trees grown or produced from seeds, seedlings
or cuttings on the individual farm on which the sale is taking place; but
excluding dressed fowl or poultry and butchered meat.
“Farmers’ Market” means the carrying on of a Business that organizes a
group of vendors to gather in a temporary, open-air market located outdoors
for the purpose of selling to the public only goods described in section 7.12 of
this Bylaw.
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“Financial Institution” means a bank, credit union, trust company or other
similar business that, among other things, accepts deposits, invests money, or
lends money.
“Fitness Centre” means any Premises that provide patrons the opportunity to
perform physical activity for a fee and includes recreational clubs, fitness
centres, hand ball courts, squash courts, health clubs, rock climbing facilities,
batting cages, and gymnasiums.
“Food Primary Licence” means a Food Primary Licence issued pursuant to the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
“Highway” as defined in the District of Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Bylaw
as amended from time to time.
“Home Occupation” means a business accessory to the use of a dwelling unit
or to the residential use of a lot occupied by a dwelling.
“Junk” means any scrap, waste, discarded material, goods or debris whether
or not stored for salvage, dismantling or recycling.
“Licence” means a Business licence required pursuant to this Bylaw.
“Licensee” means a person to whom a current Licence has been issued under
this Bylaw.
“Licence Inspector” means the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws or
their designate.
“Licensed Premises” means any Premises licensed under the provisions of
the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and includes restaurants;
“Liquor Primary Licence” means a liquor primary licence or liquor primary club
licence issued pursuant to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
“Loiter” means to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses or to remain in
an area for no obvious or legal reason.
“Manufacturing” means carrying on the Business of assembling, fabricating,
processing, altering or finishing any goods.
“Medical Health Officer” means a medical health officer designated under
section 71 of the Public Health Act.
“Mobile Cart” means any device designed to be moved by human power.
“Mobile Food Vendor” means a person who sells or offers to sell food items
from a Cart or Vehicle.
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“Mobile Ice Cream Vendor” means a person who sells or offers to sell frozen
novelty products such as ice cream bars, popsicles, or yogurt bars from a Cart
or Vehicle located on a public Highway.
“Modelling Studio” means Premises where, directly or indirectly, a fee is paid
for the furnishing of persons as models who pose in a state of Nudity on the
Premises for the purpose of being sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured,
photographed, or otherwise depicted, but does not include a studio which
functions as an educational institution authorized under legislation of the
Province of British Columbia governing educational institutions, nor to a studio
which functions to provide models who are sketched, painted, drawn,
sculptured, photographed, or otherwise depicted and the depiction is
produced for commercial purposes, or to a studio which is being operated for
purely artistic purposes.
“Non-Profit Society” means a registered charitable society that is:
(a) incorporated and in good standing under the Society Act; and
(b) registered as such under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and qualified to
issue tax receipts to its donors.
“Nudity” means the showing of the post-pubertal, human, male or female
genitals or pubic area with less than a full, opaque covering.
“Outdoor Recreation” means such activities as paintball, zip lining, horseback
riding academies, go-carting, mountain biking, rock climbing and similar
activities but does not include the private use of municipal parks or facilities
without the express written permission of the Director of Parks and Open
Spaces for the District.
“Pawn” means the deposit of personal property as a pledge or collateral
security for an assessed value.
“Peddler” means a person who sells or offers for sale goods or food items by
going from place to place or house to house, or by appointment and
demonstration, whether such person is acting on that person’s own behalf or
as an employee of another, but excludes a Solicitor for Charity.
“Personal Services” means provision of specific services to the person
including, but not limited to, barbering, hairdressing, beauty salons, nail
salons, tattoo parlour, tailoring, shoemaking, dry cleaning and pet grooming,
and excluding Adult Entertainment and Pawn shop use.
“Pet Store” means a retail store where domesticated animals are offered for
sale or sold to the public, but excludes an animal shelter.
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“Picture Identification” means one or more of the following provided it has not
expired and has a photograph of the bearer:
(a) driver’s licence issued by a Canadian province or territory;
(b) identity card issued by a Canadian province or territory;
(c) passport;
(d) Certificate of Indian Status issued by the Government of Canada;
(e) Certificate of Canadian citizenship issued by the Government of
Canada; or
(f) Conditional Release Card issued by Correctional Services Canada.
“Police Department” means the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with a
detachment located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
“Police Officer” means an officer of the Police Department.
“Post Box” means a box or other receptacle used or intended to be used for
the collection or storage of mail.
“Post Box Rental Agency” means a Business that makes available for rent,
lease, purchase, possession or use one or more Post Boxes to a person or to
a Business that does not normally occupy the Premises where the Post Box or
Post Boxes are located, but does not include Canada Post.
"Premises" includes but is not limited to stores, offices, warehouses, factory
buildings, houses, enclosures, and yards.
“Prenatal Alcohol Exposure” means the consumption of any alcoholic
substance (beer, wine, spirits) which has detrimental effects on the growing
fetus, including implications for mental, learning, physical, and behavioural
development.
“Private School” means any Premises used for elementary, secondary,
college, technical, language or other education or instruction generally offered
to the public and which is not operated by School District No. 42 (Maple
Ridge).
"Professional" includes persons engaged in the Professional Business of
offering any of the following services in accordance with a federal or provincial
licence or standard including but not limited to: accountant, agrologist,
architect, chiropractor, dentist, ecologist, engineer, financial consultant,
forester, land surveyor, lawyer, naturopathic physician, notary public,
optometrist, orthodontist, osteopath, pharmacist, physician, physiotherapist,
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podiatrist, psychiatrist, psychologist, radiologist, registered psychiatric nurse,
surgeon and undertaker.
“Professional Dog Walker” means an individual whose Business or
employment is walking Dogs owned by other persons.
“Property Manager” means a person or a Business that rents or leases or
offers for rent or lease a Dwelling Unit or Dwelling Units to other persons or
Businesses.
“Proprietor” means the person who ultimately controls, governs, or directs the
activities carried on within the kinds of Premises referred to in this Bylaw and
includes the person actually in charge thereof.
“Public Market” means any Premises containing stalls, tables, spaces,
divisions or compartments individually rented, occupied or operated for the
purpose of displaying or selling goods to the public.
“Realtor” means a person licensed or required to be licensed under the Real
Estate Services Act.
“Restaurant” means an establishment where food and beverages are sold to
the public and where provision is made for consumption on or off the
Premises. The establishment may be licensed as “Food Primary” under the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
“Retail Business” means a Business selling goods for final consumption, in
contrast to a sale for further sale or processing, and includes accessory
manufacturing or assembly of the goods for sale.
“Sadomasochistic Behaviour” means scenes involving a person or persons,
any of whom are in a state of Nudity, who are engaged in activities involving
flagellation, torture, fettering, binding, or other physical restraint of any other
person.
“School Holiday” means any day which is a holiday, or any day or part thereof
that is a non-instructional day for schools in Maple Ridge.
“Scrap Dealer” means a person whose primary Business is the collection and
delivery of scrap to a licensed salvage yard, recycling plant or recycling depot.
“Scrap Metal Dealer” means a scrap metal dealer as defined in the District’s
Scrap Metal Dealer Regulation Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
“Second Hand Articles” means any used goods, including Junk, offered for
sale or taken in Pawn including but not limited to the following:
(a) used clothing, furniture, costume jewellery, footwear, and houseware
items such as dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils and cutlery; and
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(b) used books, papers, magazines, vinyl records and long play records.
“Second Hand Dealer” means a person carrying on the Business of buying,
selling, taking in Pawn, procuring or offering for sale Second Hand Articles and
includes the following persons, stores, or transactions:
(a) a person who is licensed by the Province of British Columbia to deal in
used motor vehicles;
(b) a person who deals only in antiques;
(c) a person who only purchases, sells or collects recyclable materials for
the sole purpose of recycling. Recyclable materials shall include
bottles, cans, plastics, glass, cardboard, paper or other recyclable
materials but shall not include scrap metal that is not part of a can or
food container;
(d) a thrift store or charity store which receives Second Hand Articles by
donation;
(e) transactions involving Second Hand Articles purchased at a public
auction where the seller’s name and address is recorded in the records
of the auction house;
(f) transactions involving Second Hand Articles purchased at a
consignment store where the seller’s name and address is recorded in
the records of the consignment store; and
(g) transactions involving an exchange or trade of Second Hand Articles
for another Second Hand Article where no money is given by the dealer
to the person from whom the Second Hand Article was received.
“Second Hand Dealer’s Report” means the report form attached hereto as
Schedule “C” or a similar report form, including an electronic report accessible
by or from a centralized electronic registry to which the Police Department has
uninterrupted and unlimited access, provided such other report form has first
been approved in writing by both the Police Department and the Licence
Inspector.
"Sexual Act" means a real or simulated act as defined in the Motion Picture
Act Regulations.
“Social Escort” means any person who, for a Business purpose, escorts or
accompanies another person, but does not include a person providing
assistance to another person because of that other person’s age, medical
condition or disability.
"Solicitor for Charity" means a person who engages in the Business of
collecting or receiving money or goods, with or without the disposal or sale of
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goods, and includes the sale of tickets for any form of entertainment or
drawing or other disposition of any prize, where some or all of the money
collected or the proceeds of the disposal or sale are, directly or indirectly,
given to a Non-Profit Society.
“Temporary” means thirty (30) consecutive days in a twelve (12) month
period.
“Temporary Commercial Vendor” means any person carrying on the Business
of selling or offering for sale goods from a temporary location, kiosk or Vehicle
on commercially zoned property.
“Theatre” means Premises primarily used for the provision of live
performances or for the projection or display of motion pictures to the public
for a fee.
“Tobacco” means tobacco and tobacco products in any form in which they
may be consumed, by a consumer, and includes snuff and raw leaf tobacco.
“Tobacco Product” means tobacco products and accessories as defined under
the Tobacco Tax Act.
“U-brew” means any Premises where supplies, prepackaged ingredients or
equipment are sold which contributes towards the making of wine, beer or
other alcoholic beverages.
“Unit” means any structure or building that is zoned and or used for
residential, industrial or commercial purposes.
“Vehicle” as defined in the “Motor Vehicle Act”.
“Warehouse” means Premises used for keeping or storing goods, to which the
general public does not have access, and which may include facilities for
distribution of Commercial or Industrial goods.
"Wholesale Dealer" means any person who carries on the Business of selling
any goods to Retail Businesses, to other Wholesale Dealers, or to Contractors
or manufacturers for use in their Businesses, but excludes an owner of a
warehouse that does not employ a representative, other than the warehouse
owner or operator, to solicit orders for, to handle or to distribute goods.
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Part 6 General Licence Requirements
6.1 Licence Requirements
6.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw:
(a) no person shall carry on, maintain, own or operate a
Business in the District without holding a valid and subsisting
Licence; and
(b) no person shall suffer, permit or allow a person to carry on,
maintain or operate a Business without a valid and
subsisting Licence.
6.1.2 A Licence is not required for:
(a) a Property Manager that rents or leases or offers to rent or
lease no more than one Unit in the District; or
(b) The Royal Canadian Legion Branch or the Army Navy & Air
Force Veterans in Canada Branch with respect to a licence
they may hold under the Liquor Control & Licensing Act as
amended from time to time or an establishment it may
operate with respect to the licence, as Council considered
the Royal Canadian Legion Branch and the Army Navy & Air
Force Veterans in Canada to be non-profit, charitable
institutions and organizations contributing to the general
interest and advantage of the District.
6.1.3 Every person who operates a Business from more than one Premise
in the District shall apply for and maintain a separate Licence in
respect of each Premise pursuant to section 6.1.1.
6.1.4 Every person who operates more than one Business at one Premise
shall apply for and maintain a separate Licence in respect of each
Business.
6.1.5 Any person operating or carrying on a Business that is regulated,
controlled, permitted, or licensed by any other Bylaw or Provincial of
Federal enactment shall obtain the necessary approvals from the
appropriate authority prior to applying for a Licence.
6.1.6 A Licence is not to be deemed to be a representation by the District
to the Licensee that the Business or proposed Business complies
with any or all applicable Bylaws or other enactments.
6.1.7 The holder of a valid and subsisting Home Occupation Licence is
permitted to hold a commercial display on commercial property,
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subject to compliance with other municipal Bylaws, for up to one (1)
month in a six (6) month period without obtaining a separate
Licence as required in section 6.1.4.
6.2 Licence Application
6.2.1 All Applications for a Licence pursuant to this Bylaw shall:
(a) be made in the form provided by the Licence Inspector for
that purpose;
(b) be signed by the owner or operator of the Business or an
agent authorized in writing by the owner or operator; and
(c) contain a true and accurate description of the following
information:
(i) the nature of the Business;
(ii) the Premises, including the civic address, from which
the Business is conducted;
(iii) any other information the Licence Inspector may
require with respect to the operation of the Business
and its location; and
(iv) not be altered or annotated in any manner.
6.2.2 The Licence Inspector may review the Application to verify general
compliance with this Bylaw and other applicable enactments. Any
errors or omissions in the information provided by the Applicant on
the Application will be the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
6.2.3 All Premises in or upon which the Applicant proposes to carry on
Business and or all vehicles used in connection therewith shall,
before any such Licence is granted for such Premises or for such
vehicle, first be approved by the Licence Inspector who may in his
discretion also require such Premises or vehicles to be approved by
Federal, Provincial or District Officials, as the Licence Inspector
deems necessary.
6.3 Licence Fees
6.3.1 Every Applicant shall, at the time of making the Application, pay to
the District the Licence fee set out for his Business in Schedule “A”
to this Bylaw. No Licence shall be issued until the payment of the
fee is made.
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6.3.2 Notwithstanding section 6.3.1, the Licence fee prescribed in
Schedule “A” may be reduced by one-half in respect of a Business
for which a Licence is issued after the 30th day of June in any
calendar year.
6.3.3 No reduction or refund of the annual Licence fee paid pursuant to
this Bylaw shall be made by the District due to any Licensee ceasing
to own or operate the Business for which the Licence was issued.
6.3.4 The fees set out in Schedule “A” of this bylaw shall be adjusted
annually and implemented on the 1st day of January in the following
year. This annual adjustment shall be based on the Consumer Price
Index (CPI) as established by Statistics Canada based on the
previous 12 month period ending December.
6.4 Variable Licence Fees
6.4.1 Where the Licence fee for a Business is based on the floor area,
ground area, number of professionals regularly employed, number
of machines, appliances, rental units or other factors used in the
carrying on of the Business, an Applicant who changes the factors
upon which the Licence fee is based shall immediately notify the
Licence Inspector in writing, and pay any additional Licence fee
which may be payable under Schedule “A” as a result of the change.
6.5 Licence Period
6.5.1 Licences shall be issued for a period no greater than one calendar
year and shall commence on the 1st day of January and expire on
the 31st day of December of each year, unless otherwise indicated
on the Licence.
6.6 Licence Renewal
6.6.1 Every Licensee shall renew the Licence prior to the beginning of
each licensing period as long as the Business for which the Licence
was issued is operating or being carried on within the District.
6.7 Licence Changes
6.7.1 Every Licensee shall notify the Licence Inspector in writing within
forty-eight (48) hours of the termination of operation of the
Business.
6.7.2 No Licensee shall make a change to a Business, including but not
limited to a change:
(a) in location of the Business Premises;
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(b) to the Business name;
(c) to any term or condition on which the Licence was issued; or
(d) that would increase the Licence fee prescribed for the
Business in Schedule “A” without first applying to the Licence
Inspector to have the Licence changed.
6.7.3 The powers, conditions, requirements and procedures relating to
the granting or refusal of a Licence shall apply to all such
applications for a Licence change.
6.7.4 A person applying for a Licence change shall, at the time of making
the Application, pay to the District the amount by which the Licence
fee under Schedule “A” will increase.
6.7.5 In addition to the fee set out in Schedule “A”, a Licensee applying
for a change of location of the Premises in which the Business is
carried on shall pay to the District a transfer fee of $50.00.
6.7.6 A person applying for a name change for a corporation shall, at the
time of application, supply a true copy of the name change
certificate issued by the Corporate Registry (Victoria).
6.8 Licence Posting
6.8.1 Every Licensee shall post the Licence in a conspicuous place on the
Premises or on the thing or article in respect of which the Licence is
issued and, in the case where the holder thereof has no Business
Premises in the District, such Licence shall be carried upon his
person at all times when he is engaged in the Business for which
the Licence was issued.
6.9 Licence Inspector’s Powers and Duties
6.9.1 On receipt of an Application and before issuing any Licence or
authorizing a change with respect to an existing Licence, a Licence
Inspector may:
(a) at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, inspect
the Premises for which the Licence or the change to an
existing Licence is sought; and
(b) require the Applicant to provide proof of any certification,
approval, or qualification which may be required by a federal,
provincial or municipal authority with respect to the
business.
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6.9.2 A Licence is issued on terms or conditions imposed in respect of
that Business by this Bylaw or in any other enactment.
6.9.3 Subject to section 16 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c.26
a Licence Inspector may enter the Premises at a reasonable time to
inspect and determine whether the regulations and requirements of
the Bylaw are being met.
6.10 Refusal of a Licence
6.10.1 An Application may be refused by the Licence Inspector in any
specific case, provided that:
(a) the Application shall not be unreasonably refused; and
(b) the Licence Inspector shall give written reasons for the
refusal.
6.10.2 If the Licence Inspector refuses to grant a Licence, the Applicant
who is subject to the decision is entitled to have Council reconsider
the matter.
6.11 Terms and Conditions of a Licence
6.11.1 Council or the Licence Inspector may impose terms and conditions
with respect to a Licence granted under this Bylaw. The terms and
conditions imposed on a Licence may include any one or more of
the following requirements that the Licensee:
(a) comply with a particular provision of a Municipal Bylaw or
any other Provincial or Federal enactment within a specified
period of time; and
(b) provide to the Licence Inspector within a specified period of
time evidence satisfactory to the Licence Inspector of
compliance with a particular provision of a Municipal Bylaw
or any other Provincial or Federal enactment with respect to
that Business.
6.12 Suspension and Cancellation of a Licence
6.12.1 A Licence may be suspended or cancelled by the Licence Inspector
for reasonable cause.
6.12.2 Without limiting what constitutes reasonable cause, any one or
more of the following circumstances may constitute reasonable
cause:
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(a) the Licensee fails to comply with this Bylaw or a term or
condition of the Licence;
(b) the Licensee is convicted of an indictable offence in Canada,
which offence, in the opinion of Council or the Licence
Inspector, directly relates to the Business;
(c) the Licensee is convicted of an offence under any Municipal
Bylaw or Provincial or Federal enactment in respect of the
Business for which the Licensee is licensed or with respect
to the Premises for which the Licence was issued; or
(d) the Licensee has ceased to meet the lawful requirements to
carry on the Business for which the Licensee is licensed or
with respect to the Premises for which the Licence was
issued.
6.13 Council Reconsideration
6.13.1 An Applicant or Licence holder who wishes Council to reconsider an
Licence Inspector’s decision to refuse, suspend or cancel a Licence
shall, within ten (10) business days of the date of the refusal,
suspension or cancellation, deliver to the Corporate Officer a written
request stating the grounds upon which the request is based.
6.13.2 The Corporate Officer shall refer to Council a request made under
section 6.13.1 and notify the applicant or Licence holder of the time
and place at which Council will reconsider the Licence Inspector’s
decision.
Part 7 Specific Regulations
7.1 Adult Entertainment Store
7.1.1 No owner or operator of an Adult Entertainment Store shall permit
any person who is less than nineteen (19) years of age to be at the
Premises at any time.
7.1.2 No owner or operator of an Adult Entertainment Store shall exhibit
or permit to be exhibited in any window at the Premises or viewed
from outside the Premises any depiction of a Sexual Act or any
good, material, device, machine or entertainment which is designed
or intended to be used in or for a Sexual Act.
7.1.3 Every Adult Entertainment Store shall post and keep posted at all
times at every entrance to its Premises a clearly visible and legible
sign, not less than 21.59 centimetres (8 ½ inches) by 27.94
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centimetres (11 inches) in dimension, containing the words “Adults
Only”.
7.2 Adult Publications
7.2.1 Except in an Adult Entertainment Store licensed under this Bylaw,
no owner or operator of a Business shall sell or offer to sell or
display or permit to be displayed at a Business Premises, an Adult
Publication except as follows:
(a) all Adult Publications shall be located on a shelf, the bottom
edge of which is at least 120 centimetres (47.25 inches)
from the floor; and
(b) all Adult Publications shall be placed behind an opaque
substance which extends for the full length of the shelf on
which the Adult Publications are placed and which extends
vertically for at least 20.32 centimetres (8 inches) from the
bottom of the shelf.
7.3 Arcades, Cyber Centres and Billiard Halls
7.3.1 Every owner or operator of an Arcade, Cyber Centre or Billiard Hall
shall:
(a) post and keep posted at all times at every entrance to the
Premises a clearly visible and legible sign, not less than
21.59 centimetres (8 ½ inches) by 27.94 centimetres (11
inches) in dimension, containing the words “No Loitering”;
(b) ensure Loitering does not take place;
(c) post and keep posted at all times in a conspicuous place,
near any Amusement Machines, computer terminals or
billiard tables, a summary of the rules of conduct for
customers, including the regulations set out in this section;
(d) ensure that the Premises are well lit and clean;
(e) not cover up any window in a manner that would prevent a
clear view of the interior of the Premises from the exterior of
the Premises;
(f) ensure that the owner or not less than one employee of the
Business is present at the Premises at all times that the
Premises are open to the public;
(g) not permit any patron to be at the Premises between the
hours of 12:00 Midnight and 7:00 am; and
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(h) not allow any person apparently or actually under the age of
fifteen (15) years, unless such person is accompanied by his
parent or guardian, to use, play, operate or loiter about an
Amusement Machine or computer terminal or be present in a
Billiard Hall:
(i) between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday
to Friday inclusive unless such day is a School
Holiday; or
(ii) between the hours of 10:00 pm and 12:00 Midnight
Sunday to Thursday inclusive unless the day
immediately following is a School Holiday; and
(iii) where reasonable doubt exists as to the age of a
person desiring to play an Amusement Machine or
use a computer terminal or to be present in a Billiard
Hall, the owner or operator of those Premises shall
not permit any person who is unable to provide
documented proof of age indicating that person is
fifteen (15) years of age or older to remain at the
Premises.
7.4 Automobile Wrecking and Salvage
7.4.1 Every owner or operator of an automobile wrecker, salvage yard,
automobile dealer/rebuilder, towing with storage Business and
towing without storage Business is subject to the regulations of this
section.
7.4.2 Every owner or operator shall maintain on the Premises a
permanent building of at least 100 square metres (100 m²) and the
building must contain an office together with washroom and
cleanup facilities for employees.
7.4.3 The Premises shall be kept by the owner or operator in a clean,
orderly, uncluttered and unobstructed condition and any building or
continuous landscape screen on the Premises must be kept in good
and sufficient repair and properly painted.
7.4.4 No by-products or materials of the Business shall be burned except
in a furnace or incinerator designed to trap fly ash and to contain
the whole of the fire.
7.4.5 Every owner or operator shall keep on the Premises a record of the
vehicle identification number (VIN) and the serial numbers of all
automobiles and equipment bearing these numbers, in accordance
with the following:
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(a) every record shall be written in ink in a plain legible hand in
the English language;
(b) every record shall include the precise date and hour of
receiving the automobile or equipment for salvage or
destruction;
(c) every record shall include the name, residence, or street
address, and description of the person from whom the
automobile or equipment was received. The description of
the person must include date of birth, height, weight, eye
color, race, gender and the type and number of Picture
Identification presented. This information must be
compared to and recorded from the person’s Picture
Identification by the proprietor;
(d) every owner or operator shall, at all reasonable times during
Business hours, produce the owner or operator’s register for
the inspection of the Licence Inspector;
(e) the owner or operator’s register may be removed at any time
by the Licence Inspector for inspection at the headquarters
of the officer or for use as evidence in Court;
(f) immediately upon the return of a register to the owner or
occupier, the owner or occupier shall enter in proper
sequence each and every transaction involving the receiving
of automobiles or equipment made during the absence of
the register;
(g) the owner or occupier shall not permit any entry in a register
to be erased, obliterated, or defaced, or permit any page or
other portion of the register to be cut out or removed; and
(h) the owner or occupier shall number each record in the
register in sequence and number each page of the register in
sequence.
7.5 Bed and Breakfast
7.5.1 Every owner or operator of a Bed and Breakfast shall:
(a) supply the Licence Inspector with the number of bedrooms
intended for the operation and the daily rate of charge;
(b) keep the records of all patrons, including dates of arrival and
departure; and
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(c) post the daily rate of charge at an easily visible location in
the Premises.
7.5.2 No owner or operator of a Bed and Breakfast shall provide more
than three (3) bedrooms for tourists or clients.
7.6 Body Rub Studios, Body Painting Studios and Modelling Studios
7.6.1 Every application for a Licence to operate a Body Rub Studio, Body
Painting Studio and Modelling Studio shall be accompanied by a
floor plan for the entire Premises in the scale and detail as may be
required by the Licence Inspector, and when any alterations are
made to the Premises, the owner or operator shall file revised plans
immediately with the Licence Inspector.
7.6.2 Every owner or operator of a Body Rub Studio, Body Painting Studio
or Modelling Studio shall:
(a) provide the Licence Inspector with the name, address, and
photocopy of Picture Identification of every person proposed
to be employed or engaged in the Business;
(b) notify the Licence Inspector within twenty-four (24) hours of
any change in the personnel employed or engaged in the
Business; and
(c) not employ or engage any person in the Business without
first receiving the approval of the Licence Inspector.
7.6.3 No owner or operator of a Body Rub Studio, Body Painting Studio or
Modelling Studio shall:
(a) employ any person or allow any person at the Premises who
is less than nineteen (19) years of age;
(b) permit the Premises to be open to the public between the
hours of 12:00 Midnight and 8:00 am;
(c) permit any person engaged in providing a Body Rub to
manipulate, touch or massage the male or female genitals of
any patron;
(d) permit any person engaged in providing a Body Rub at the
Premises to perform a Body Rub unless the person is
wearing clean, washable, non-transparent outer garments
covering the body between the neck and the top of the knee,
the sleeves of which do not reach below the elbows; and
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(e) exhibit the owner or operator’s body, or permit other persons
to exhibit their bodies in any window at or about the
Premises, or exhibit or permit to be exhibited any sign
outside the Premises showing any Nudity or any printed
words that might indicate that the Premises is a place that
offers any form of Sexual Act or entertainment involving
Nudity.
7.6.4 Every room at the Premises which is used for Body Rub or Body
Painting or Modelling shall:
(a) be at least 2.5 metres by 2.5 metres in size;
(b) not be equipped with a locking device on any door to the
room;
(c) not have any means by which a person may view the interior
of the room, other than a door providing entrance to the
room;
(d) be equipped with lighting of at least 50 foot candle power at
all points in the room, which lighting shall remain on when
the door is closed;
(e) contain a massage table that is made of metal, is not less
than 1 metre in height and is supplied with a single use,
disposable coverings; and
(f) not contain any mattress, futon, bed, couch, chair or other
item of furniture that could reasonably be used as a bed.
7.6.5 The Applicant for a Body Rub, Body Painting or Modelling Studio
Business Licence shall provide a copy of Picture Identification and a
copy of a criminal records search completed by the Police for:
(a) the proprietor, in the case of a sole proprietorship;
(b) each partner with an ownership interest, in the case of a
partnership;
(c) each director and officer of the corporation, in the case of a
corporate owner; and
(d) each employee or independent contractor who will be
providing massage or Body Rub, Body Painting or Modelling
services as part of the Business to the Licence Inspector,
each such search to have been completed within thirty (30)
days of the application date and confirming that the sole
proprietor, partner, directors and officer, and employees or
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independent contractor, as applicable, has not been
convicted of any offence related to the keeping of a common
bawdy house, prostitution, drug possession or dealing,
pornography or violent crimes against any person.
7.6.6 In the case of a partnership or corporate owner, the Applicant shall
provide to the Licence Inspector the name of the partner or the
name of the director or officer who will provide day to day
management of the Body Rub Studio, Body Paint Studio or
Modelling Studio.
7.6.7 Every Body Rub Studio, Body Paint Studio or Modelling Studio shall
meet the following terms and conditions while in operation in the
District under a validly issued Business Licence:
(a) the requirements set out in section 7.6.3 (hours of
operations) shall be met;
(b) the requirements of section 7.6.4 shall be met during all
hours when the Business is open for Business;
(c) the owner or the individual identified in section 7.6.5 shall
provide day to day management of the Business;
(d) the owner or the individual identified in section 7.6.5 shall
be responsible for ensuring that a written record is kept of
the full name, address and telephone number of every
person to whom the Business provides services, together
with the date, time, nature and cost of every service
performed for each person and the method of payment and
shall make such written records immediately available for
inspection to the Licence Inspector or his delegate any time
upon request;
(e) prior to permitting any employee or independent contractor
to provide a service at the Business, comply with the
provision of sections 7.6.3 (a) and 7.6.5 (d) with respect to
that employee or independent contractor; and
(f) all persons hired to provide any service(s) or the person
providing day to day management are required upon request,
by any Officer, to produce Picture Identification.
7.6.8 A failure to comply with any or all of the foregoing terms and
conditions shall be a sufficient basis for the Licence Inspector to
suspend, revoke or refuse to issue any further Business Licence to
the Body Rub Studio, Body Paint Studio or Modelling Studio.
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7.7 Casinos
7.7.1 No owner or operator of a Casino shall:
(a) employ any person at the Premises who is less than nineteen
(19) years of age; or
(b) permit any person to be at the Premises at any time who is
less than nineteen (19) years of age.
7.8 Commercial Parking Lots
7.8.1 It shall be a condition of the granting of a Licence to any person to
carry on the Business of a Commercial Parking Lot that one sign
shall be posted at each entrance to the parking lot and one sign at
each exit of the parking lot, stating in wording clearly legible by day
or night, the circumstances under which a Vehicle may be removed
from the Premises and the address of the place at which it may be
reclaimed.
7.8.2 Except as set out in section 7.8.1, no person shall cause any Vehicle
to be removed from a Commercial Parking Lot without the authority
of the owner of the Vehicle.
7.8.3 An owner or operator of a Commercial Parking Lot, or a duly
authorized agent of such owner or operator, may cause a Vehicle to
be removed from a Commercial Parking Lot if:
(a) the owner or operator of that Vehicle has not purchased a
valid parking ticket or the parking ticket for that Vehicle has
expired or there is no contract or permission to park that
Vehicle at that Commercial Parking Lot;
(b) the Vehicle constitutes a hazard or an obstruction to the free
and normal use of the Commercial Parking Lot;
(c) the Vehicle is parked in a reserved parking spot and does not
bear a valid and subsisting permit to be in a reserved
parking spot; or
(d) the Vehicle is parked in a space designated, by way of the
international symbol for the disabled, for disabled persons
parking only and the Vehicle does not bear a valid and
subsisting disabled persons parking placard.
7.9 Dog Daycare
7.9.1 Parcel requirements and restrictions are subject to conformance
with the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw as amended from time to time.
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7.9.2 A Dog Daycare facility shall be located on a parcel which is zoned as
regulated by the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw as amended from time
to time.
7.9.3 A Dog Daycare facility shall comply with the requirements of the
Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw, the Maple Ridge Zoning
Bylaw, the Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control Bylaw and the
Building Bylaw as amended from time to time.
7.9.4 Operator Obligations – Hours of Operation, Maximum Number of
Animals and Noise Control
(a) The operator of a Dog Daycare facility:
(i) shall not care for more than twenty (20) Dogs at any
time;
(ii) may only operate between the hours of 7:00 am and
7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive; and
(iii) shall not discharge or emit odorous, noxious or toxic
matter or vapours, heat, glare, noise or radiation, or
recurrently generated ground vibrations.
7.10 Exotic Performer
7.10.1 No owner or operator of a Business shall employ or engage an
Exotic Performer or permit an Exotic Performer to engage in
Business at the Premises unless:
(a) there is no physical contact between the Exotic Performer
and any person who is not an Exotic Performer;
(b) the Exotic Performer remains in or on a stage area separated
from the general seating area; and
(c) the Exotic Performer and all persons viewing the Exotic
Performer are nineteen (19) years of age or older.
7.11 Farm Produce Retail
7.11.1 No owner or operator of a farm Business shall carry on a Retail
Business on land that is zoned for agricultural use under the Maple
Ridge Zoning Bylaw as amended from time to time, unless fifty
percent (50%) of the goods offered for sale are produced on the
land at which the Retail Business is located.
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7.11.2 Every accessory produce sales building or structure is limited to one
per lot and shall not exceed eleven square metres (11 m2) pursuant
to the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw as amended from time to time.
7.11.3 Every roadside stand Applicant shall satisfy the Licence Inspector
that:
(a) the Applicant operates a farm in the District; and
(b) the roadside stand:
(i) shall not create a traffic hazard; and
(ii) has been granted any required arterial highway
access approval, in writing, from the Province of
British Columbia.
7.11.4 The Licence Inspector shall not issue more than one roadside stand
Licence for any one legal parcel which is a farm.
7.12 Farmers’ Market
7.12.1 Every Farmers’ Market applicant shall:
(a) provide evidence of permission by the owner to use the land
for the purpose of a Farmers’ Market if the operation is on
land other than land owned by the Applicant;
(b) permit only the display and sale of any of the following:
(i) fruit, vegetables, nuts, honey, syrups, dairy products,
eggs, poultry, meat, flowers, herbs, and any products
derived there from, that are produced in the Province
of British Columbia and prepared for market in
accordance with applicable laws;
(ii) artwork or handcrafted items that are designed,
created, produced and assembled in the Province of
British Columbia; and
(iii) baked or handmade foods produced in British
Columbia;
(c) provide evidence that all vendors intending to sell food
products have been granted a health permit for that purpose
before allowing the sale of any goods mentioned in
paragraph (b); and
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(d) satisfy the Licence Inspector that the Farmers’ Market shall
not create a traffic hazard or result in obstruction or other
nuisance on municipal streets, sidewalks, or access routes.
7.12.2 Despite subsection 6.1.1 of this Bylaw, a vendor who is permitted by
a person holding a current and valid Licence for a Farmers’ Market
to display or sell goods at that Farmers’ Market is not required to
obtain a separate licence for that purpose.
7.12.3 Despite subsection 6.5.1 of this Bylaw, a Licence for a Farmers’
Market:
(a) permits the sale of goods at the Farmers’ Market to be
carried on for only one day per week;
(b) will only be issued once during any calendar year; and
(c) unless suspended, cancelled or revoked, is valid for the
months between April 1 and October 31 of that year.
7.12.4 A person holding a Licence for a Farmers’ Market must:
(a) ensure that health permits are displayed at any space where
food products are sold;
(b) comply, and ensure compliance among vendors, with any
conditions, restrictions or requirements of the Medical
Health Officer, the Fire Chief or a deputy acting in the place
of either; and
(c) ensure that the market area is operated and maintained in a
safe, orderly, clean and sanitary condition, and that the area
is left in such condition after the market closes each day.
7.13 Insurance
7.13.1 No Licence shall be granted for the operation of a spectator or
sports function, or any public entertainment, including, without
limitation, any exhibition, zoo, circus, carnival, rodeo, demolition
derbies, automobile or motorcycle races, car rallies, go-cart races,
horse races, public animal rides, or other similar function, or the
operation of a ferris wheel, merry-go-round or other similar device
until the applicant has deposited proof in a form and amount
satisfactory to the District that the Applicant has comprehensive
general liability insurance, which includes a cross-liability clause
and specifies the District as an additional insured. The Applicant
shall supply to the District a copy of the current certification from
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the Elevating Devices Branch showing all carnival rides have been
inspected and are approved for use.
7.14 Internet Access
7.14.1 Any person carrying on a Business that offers internet access to the
public, including but not limited to a Cyber Center, shall:
(a) comply with all applicable Provincial and Federal
enactments; and
(b) to the extent not in conflict with such legislation, ensure that
no person at the Premises under the age of eighteen (18) is
permitted to access or view websites or web pages that
depict a Sexual Act, Sadomasochistic Behaviour or Nudity.
7.15 Licensed Premises and U-Brews
7.15.1 A Business owner shall post signs warning of Prenatal Alcohol
Exposure which shall be located in the following Premises and in the
following locations:
(a) For any Licensed Premises which are permitted to sell
alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, there
shall be at least one sign, located so it is clearly visible from
all locations where the sale or dispensing of the alcoholic
beverage takes place;
(b) For any Licensed Premises which permits the consumption
of alcoholic beverages on the Premise, there shall be one
sign conspicuously displayed in both the male and female
washrooms located within the Premise, and at least one sign
located so it is clearly visible from all locations where the
sale or dispensing of the alcoholic beverage takes place;
(c) For any U-brew Premises, there shall be at least one sign,
located so it is clearly visible from all locations where the
sale of the supplies, prepackaged ingredients or equipment
takes place;
(d) For any Licensed Premises, there shall be a Prenatal Alcohol
Exposure warning placed on all menus; and
(e) For sign specifications see Schedule “B” which is attached to
and forms a part of this Bylaw.
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7.16 Mobile Cart
7.16.1 No Mobile Cart vendor shall carry on Business directly outside any
Premises at which is located a Business that offer the same items
for sale as those offered by the Mobile Cart Vendor.
7.16.2 Every Mobile Cart vendor shall obtain the Municipal Engineer’s
approval.
7.16.3 Every Mobile Cart vendor shall engage in Business using a Mobile
Cart that:
(a) does not exceed four square metres (4 m²) in area;
(b) is capable of moving on its own wheels without alteration or
preparation, although it may be towed by a Vehicle; and
(c) is located on private property so that it does not interfere
with or block any Highway.
7.16.4 Every person carrying on the Business of a Mobile Cart vendor shall:
(a) Provide a garbage container immediately next to the food
Cart and shall pick up all garbage and debris which results
from the Mobile Cart vendor’s Business and which is located
within twenty-five (25) metres of the of the food Cart;
(b) Obtain written approval from the provincial agency
responsible for health and the safe handling of food
products;
(c) Provide to the Licence Inspector upon request, written
permission from the owner of the private property on which
the food Cart is located, which permission indicates that the
owner, operator and employees of the Mobile Cart vendor
Business may access the washroom facilities located on that
private property; and
(d) Shall not operate on a property designated Park land unless
written approval from the Manger of Parks and Facilities has
been obtained.
7.17 Mobile Food Vendors
7.17.1 No Mobile Food Vendor shall carry on Business directly outside any
Premises at which a Business is located that offers the same items
for sale as those offered by the Mobile Food Vendor.
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7.17.2 Every Mobile Food Vendor shall obtain the Municipal Engineer’s
approval.
7.17.3 Every Mobile Food Vendor shall engage in Business using a Mobile
Cart that:
(a) does not exceed four square metres (4 m²) in area;
(b) is capable of moving on its own wheels without alteration or
preparation, although it may be towed by a Vehicle; and
(c) is located on private property so that it does not interfere
with or block any Highway.
7.17.4 Every person carrying on the Business of a Mobile Food Vendor
shall:
(a) provide a garbage container immediately next to the Mobile
Cart and shall pick up all garbage and debris which results
from the Mobile Food Vendor’s Business and which is
located within twenty-five (25) metres of the food cart;
(b) obtain written approval from the provincial agency
responsible for health and the safe handling of food
products; and
(c) provide to the Licence Inspector upon request, written
permission from the owner of the private property on which
the Mobile Cart is located, which permission indicates that
the owner, operator and employees of the Mobile Food
Vendor Business may access the washroom facilities located
on that private property.
7.18 Mobile Ice Cream Vendors
7.18.1 No Mobile Ice Cream Vendor shall carry on Business in
contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act, the Highway Scenic
Improvement Act, or any other Municipal Bylaw or Provincial
enactment with respect to traffic and the use of Highways in the
District.
7.18.2 Every Mobile Ice Cream Vendor shall:
(a) obtain written approval from the provincial agency
responsible for health and the safe handling of food
products;
(b) obtain the Municipal Engineer’s approval;
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(c) provide a garbage container immediately next to the Vehicle
and shall pickup all garbage and debris which results from
the Mobile Ice Cream Vendor’s Business and which is
located within twenty-five (25) metres of the Vehicle or
Mobile Cart;
(d) not operate before 8:00 am or after 9:00 pm;
(e) not sell from a fixed location in excess of twenty (20)
minutes;
(f) not return to the same location or hundred block within one
(1) hour; and
(g) not operate on a property designated Park land unless
written approval from the Manager of Parks and Facilities
has been obtained.
7.18.3 The amplified sound from a Mobile Ice Cream Vendor’s Vehicle
shall:
(a) not be played at a higher level than sixty (60) dBA measured
at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the Vehicle; and
(b) be shut off when the Vehicle is not in motion.
7.18.4 A Mobile Ice Cream Vendor shall only stop its Vehicle in the course
of Business while actively engaged in making a sale and shall move
to another location after all customers have been served.
7.18.5 No member of the general public shall be permitted inside a Mobile
Ice Cream Vendor’s Vehicle.
7.19 Non-Profit Agencies/Organizations
7.19.1 Every Non-Profit Society shall hold a valid and subsisting Licence as
per Schedule “A”. There is no fee for such Licence.
7.20 Peddlers/Canvassers
7.20.1 Every Peddler/Canvasser while carrying on such Business shall:
(a) carry a valid and subsisting Licence;
(b) upon request, produce the Licence to the Licence Inspector,
Police Officer or any person to whom goods are offered for
sale;
(c) display a photo identification tag;
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(d) only offer anything for sale while going from place to place or
from house to house between the hours of 9:00 am and
6:00 pm; and
(e) not enter onto a Premise where signage exists that states
“No Soliciting”.
7.21 Post Box Rental Agency
7.21.2 Every owner or operator of a Post Box Rental Agency shall:
(a) maintain a complete and accurate written record of the
name and address of every person who rents, leases, owns
or has possession of a Post Box on the Premises or who
receives the pickup or delivery service;
(b) obtain from every person referred to in paragraph (a) a
statement of whether or not that person intends to use the
Post Box for Business and include that statement as part of
the written record referred to in paragraph (a);
(c) where the person referred to in paragraph (a) is a
corporation, firm or Business proprietorship, maintain, as
part of the record and in addition to the information referred
to in paragraph (a), an accurate written record of the name
and address of at least one natural person authorized to
represent that corporation, firm or Business proprietorship;
(d) maintain the record for each Post Box at the Premises where
the Post Box is located; and
(e) make each customer record available for inspection upon
request by the Licence Inspector.
7.22 Second Hand Dealer
7.22.1 An Application for a Licence for a Second Hand Dealer Business
shall be made jointly by all the persons who will be actively engaged
in the management and control of the Business.
7.22.2 If, in the course of any Licence period, additional persons are added
to those sharing the management and control of the Second Hand
Dealer Business, their names shall be immediately given to the
Licence Inspector.
7.22.3 Failure to disclose to the District any of the information required in
this Bylaw shall be grounds for immediate cancellation of the
Licence and forfeiture of the Licence fee paid for the Licence.
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7.22.4 The Licence Inspector shall not issue any Licence or approve any
change to a Licence until the Police Department has reviewed and
reported on the Application and provided a copy of that report to the
Licence Inspector for his consideration.
7.22.5 Any Premises in respect of which a Licence has been issued for a
Second Hand Dealer Business shall be subject to inspection at any
reasonable time by the Chief Constable or Licence Inspector.
7.22.6 Every Second Hand Dealer shall:
(a) maintain a Second Hand Dealer’s Report;
(b) at the time of buying or receiving each Second Hand Article,
write (in ink, in legible printing) or type into an approved
electronic registry, in the English language, the following
particulars in the Second Hand Dealer’s Report:
(i) the precise date and time at which each Second
Hand Article is bought;
(ii) an account and description of each Second Hand
Article bought by the Second Hand Dealer, including a
notation of all distinctive marks and names on each
Second Hand Article;
(iii) the amount paid or consideration provided for each
Second Hand Article or the details of other
arrangements made for consideration;
(iv) the name, address, place of residence and
description of the person from whom the Second
Hand Article is bought, such information to be
supported by Picture Identification; and
(v) the make, description and provincial licence plate
number of any motor Vehicle used for delivery to the
Second Hand Dealer of any Second Hand Articles;
(c) deliver to the Police Department every Monday before 10:00
am completed copies of every Second Hand Dealer’s Report
for the preceding seven (7) days, which reports must bear an
original signature of the Licensee. If Monday is a statutory
holiday, copies of the preceding seven (7) days Second Hand
Dealer’s Reports shall be delivered to the Police Department
the next business day after the Monday; and
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(d) produce, upon request, at all reasonable times during
Business hours, the Second Hand Dealer’s Report for
inspection by a Police Officer or by the Licence Inspector
and, upon request, give over the Second Hand Dealer’s
Report to such person for inspection elsewhere, or for use as
evidence in Court or other proceedings.
7.22.7 No Second Hand Dealer shall permit any entry made in the Second
Hand Dealer’s Report to be erased, obliterated or defaced, nor shall
the Second Hand Dealer permit such report or any part thereof to
be cut or removed from the Premises, except upon request by a
Police Officer when delivered to the Police Department.
7.22.8 No Second Hand Dealer shall:
(a) alter, repair, dispose of, or in any way part with a Second
Hand Article (excluding Junk) bought by the Second Hand
Dealer; or
(b) allow a Second Hand Article (excluding Junk) to be removed
from the Premises until after the expiration of thirty (30) days
from the time the Second Hand Article was bought by the
Second Hand Dealer.
7.22.9 During the thirty (30) day period set out in section 7.22.8 (b), each
Second Hand Article shall be:
(a) clearly and physically segregated and kept apart from all
other articles on the Second Hand Dealer’s Premises; and
(b) subject to inspection during Business hours by the Licence
Inspector.
7.22.10 Notwithstanding sections 7.22.8 and 7.22.9, a Second Hand Dealer
may:
(a) dispose of a Second Hand Article after thirty (30) days from
the time the Second Hand Article was bought, if the Second
Hand Dealer has recorded the Second Hand Article in an
approved electronic registry; or
(b) seek special authorization from the Chief Constable to
dispose of a Second Hand Article before the expiry of thirty
(30) days from the time the Second Hand Article was bought
by providing the Chief Constable with a written request for
such authorization.
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7.22.11 Every Second Hand Dealer shall, at the request of a Police Officer,
present for viewing by the Police Officer, Second Hand Articles in the
Second Hand Dealer’s possession.
7.22.12 No Second Hand Dealer shall buy any Second Hand Article whose
serial number or other identifiable marking has been wholly or
partially tampered with or removed.
7.22.13 No Second Hand Dealer shall buy any Second Hand Article from any
person if that person:
(a) does not present Picture Identification;
(b) sells goods for a person who is not in possession of Picture
Identification and this is known to the Second Hand Dealer;
(c) is or appears to be under the influence of liquor or drugs; or
(d) is under the age of eighteen (18) years.
7.22.14 No Second Hand Dealer shall buy or take in Pawn any Second Hand
Article from any person between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.
7.22.15 Every Second Hand Dealer shall display and maintain the Second
Hand Dealer’s name and address plainly and visibly in English
lettering on the front of the Second Hand Dealer’s Premises and on
both sides of any Vehicle used in carrying on the Second Hand
Dealer’s Business.
7.23 Social Escorts
7.23.1 Every owner and operator of a Business that offers or provides the
services of one or more Social Escort shall:
(a) within twenty-four (24) hours of hiring a person employed or
to be employed in the Business as a Social Escort, provide
the Licence Inspector with that person’s name, age, address
and description; and
(b) not offer the services or name of any Social Escort, or
introduce customers or potential customers to any Social
Escort, unless that Social Escort is nineteen (19) years of
age or older.
7.23.2 Every person operating or applying for a Licence to operate a Social
Escort Service shall, at the time of applying for a Licence for such
operation:
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(a) provide a list showing the name, age, birth date, address and
a copy of Picture Identification of every person proposed to
be employed or engaged in the said Business, together with
such additional information as the Licence Inspector or Chief
of Police may require; and thereafter:
(i) notify the Licence Inspector within twenty-four (24)
hours of any changes in the personnel employed or
engaged in the said Business, and the provisions of
paragraph (7.23.2 (a)) above shall apply to any new
persons proposed to be engaged or employed by the
said Social Escort Service, and
(ii) maintain to the satisfaction of the Licence Inspector
and Chief of Police a written record of every request
to provide or furnish a Social Escort, giving the name
and address of the person requesting the service
together with the name of the Social Escort
recommended and the function or functions to be
attended.
7.23.3 It shall be unlawful for any person carrying on a Business of
operating a Social Escort Service to employ or engage any person in
the said Business without first having obtained the approval of the
Licence Inspector or Chief of Police to the employment or
engagement of any such person.
7.23.4 Any Licence Inspector or any Police Officer whose duties include the
administration and enforcement of this Bylaw is hereby authorized
to enter the Premises of a Social Escort Service at any time to
ascertain whether the regulations contained in this section are
being, or have been, complied with and it shall be unlawful for any
person to prevent or obstruct any such Licence Inspector or Police
Officer from the carrying out of any of this duties with respect to the
administration and enforcement of this Bylaw.
7.24 Solicitor for Charity/Fundraising
7.24.1 Except as authorized by Council, no person shall, anywhere in the
District:
(a) solicit for donations of money or other material assistance;
or
(b) sell or display for the purposes of selling any article or thing;
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(c) solicit for donations of money or other material assistance,
sell or display for the purposes of selling any article or thing
between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 am daily; and
(d) solicit where signage exists stating “No Solicitors”
7.25 Temporary Commercial Vendor
7.25.1 Every person carrying on the Business of a Temporary Commercial
Vendor shall provide to the Licence Inspector, upon request, written
permission from the owner of the commercially zoned property on
which the Temporary Commercial Vendor’s temporary structure or
Vehicle is located, which permission indicates that the owner,
operator and employees of the Temporary Commercial Vendor
Business may access the washroom facilities located on that
property.
7.26 Tobacco Sales
7.26.1 No person carrying on the Business of Tobacco sales shall:
(a) sell Tobacco or Tobacco Products unless the Business is
licensed by the Province to sell such products;
(b) permit Tobacco or Tobacco Products to be displayed in the
Retail Business Premises so that the Tobacco or Tobacco
Products are visible to the public if young persons are
permitted access to those Premises; and
(c) sell any Tobacco or Tobacco Products to anyone under the
age of nineteen (19) years old.
7.27 Shark Fin Products
7.27.1 No person or Business entity shall:
(a) Possess, trade, sell or distribute by any means, shark fins or
their derivative products with the exception of passion for
educational bona fide research purposes.
Part 8 Offence and Penalty
8.1 Every person who:
(a) owns, operates, carries on or suffers or permits a person to
carry on a Business for which a Licence is required pursuant
to this Bylaw without holding a current Licence for that
Business;
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(b) fails to display a current Licence as required pursuant to this
Bylaw;
(c) fails to provide any information or documentation as
required pursuant to this Bylaw;
(d) carries on, remains open, or suffers or permits a person to
carry on or remain open for Business after receiving notice
that a Licence has been suspended or cancelled or after the
Licence has expired;
(e) fails to comply with or suffers or permits a person to fail to
comply with the terms and conditions of a Licence issued to
that person under this Bylaw;
(f) violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw;
(g) suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in
contravention or violation of any of the provisions of the
Bylaw; or
(h) neglects to, refrains from or suffers or permits a person from
doing anything required to be done by this Bylaw;
shall be deemed to have committed an offence under this Bylaw and shall be
liable to the penalties hereby imposed.
8.2 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or
permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or
who neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a
provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties
imposed under this bylaw, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a
violation continues to exist.
8.3 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a
fine or to imprisonment, or to both a fine and imprisonment, not exceeding
the maximum allowed by the Offence Act.
8.4 Each day that a violation continues is a separate offence against this Bylaw.
Schedules
Schedule A – Licence Fees
Schedule B – Specifications for Warning Signs
Schedule C – Second Hand Dealer’s Report
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PRESIDING MEMBER
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Schedule A – Licence Fees
Licence fee each calendar year unless classification of Business otherwise stated
1. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Category Licence Fee
a. Adult Entertainment Store
(based on the floor area used for advertising display or
sale purposes, up to and including 250 square metres)
$500.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
b. Body Rub Studio $3,000.00
c. Social Escort Service $3,000.00
2. AGRICULTURAL (called Farm Retail in Bylaw)
Category Licence Fee
a. Animal Production $110.00 for all categories
b. Crop Farming
c. Floriculture
d. Greenhouse
e. Nursery
f. Tree Production
g. Tourism
3. ANIMAL SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Dog Daycare $110.00 for all categories
b. Dog/Animal Trainer
c. Dog Walker
d. Groomer
e. Horse Boarding (6 or more)
f. Kennel Commercial – boarding
g. Unclassified Animal Service
4. ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & ASSEMBLY CENTRE
Category Licence Fee
a. Assembly Hall $110.00
b. Arcade/Pinball/Cyber Centre $205.00
c. Bingo $300.00
d. Casino $3000.00 plus $41 per
machine or game of
chance
e. Children’s Play Centre $110.00
f. Cinema $110.00 per screen
g. Dance studio $110.00
h. Gymnastics Centre $110.00
i. Outdoor Recreation $110.00
j. Theatre (Performing Arts) $110.00 per stage
k. Unclassified Arts/Entertainment/Assembly Centre $110.00
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5. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Art Dealer
b. Craft/Art Supplies
c. Dance Supplies
d. Hobby
e. Music (Instruments, Sheets)
f. Recordings (CD/DVD)
g. Unclassified Arts & Entertainment Retail
h. Video
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
6. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Entertainer/Performer/Producer $110.00 for all categories
b. Event/Party Planning
c. Mobile Music
d. Recording Studio
e. Speaker/Facilitator
f. Talent Agency
g. Unclassified Arts & Entertainment Services
7. AUTOMOTIVE
Category Licence Fee
a. All other Automotive Service $110.00
b. Auto Detailing/Upholstery $110.00
c. Auto Paint & Body $110.00
d. Auto Rental $110.00
e. Auto/Boats/RV/Motorcycle Repair & Service $110.00
f. Auto Towing & Transport with storage facilities $320.00
g. Auto Towing & Transport without storage facilities $160.00
h. Car Wash $110.00
i. Oil – Fuel & Heating $110.00
j. Tires Repair $110.00
Category Licence Fee
k. Auto Wrecking $500.00
l. Gas Station $110.00
m. Gas Station/Convenience $160.00
n. Gas Station/Car Wash $160.00
o. Gas Station/Convenience/Car Wash $200.00
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Category Licence Fee
p. Auto Dealer New & Used
q. Auto Dealer New
r. Auto Dealer Used
s. Auto Parts & Supplies
t. Boats & RV Dealer
u. Motorcycle Dealer
v. Tires Dealer
w. Unclassified Auto Retail
For categories p. to w., based on the floor area used
for advertising display or sale purposes
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square
metres or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
8. BUSINESS & OFFICE RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Computers/Business Machines
b. Office Furniture
c. Office Furniture & Stationary
d. Stationary
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
9. BUSINESS SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations $110.00 for all categories
b. Answering Service
c. Consulting Service
d. Employment Counselling/Agency
e. Office Administration Service
f. Office/Business Service
g. Office Equipment Repair
h. Secretarial Service
i. Temp Agency
j. Writing Service
10. CALL CENTRE
Category Licence Fee
a. Call Centre
Based on the floor area used for Business purposes
(excluding storage space)
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For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square
metres or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
11. CLOTHING & ACCESSORY RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Children’s Clothing
b. Family/Unisex Clothing
c. Luggage & Leather
d. Men’s Clothing
e. Unclassified Personal Retail
f. Women’s Clothing
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
12. CLOTHING & LAUNDRY SERVICE
Category Licence Fee
a. Boot/Shoe Repair $110.00
b. Dressmaker/Tailor/Alterations $110.00
c. Dry Cleaning $110.00
d. Laundromat $14.00 per machine,
minimum $110.00
e. Unclassified Clothing Service $110.00
f. Unclassified Laundry Service $110.00
13. COMMUNITY CARE
Category Licence Fee
a. Child Care Licensed under the Community Care Act $110.00 for all categories
b. Family Daycare
c. Group Daycare
d. In-Home Multi-Age
e. Preschool
14. COMMUNITY GROUPS
Category Licence Fee
a. Church Organizations $0.00 for all categories
b. Civic/Social Organizations
c. Family & Social Services
d. Foundations/Charities
e. Public Service (Federal, Provincial, Municipal)
f. Unclassified Community Group
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15. COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Computer & Electronic Repair $110.00 for all categories
b. Computer Consultant
c. Data Processing
d. Desk Top Publishing
e. Software Development
f. Telecommunications
g. Unclassified Computer Services
h. Web Design
16. CONTRACTORS
Category Licence Fee
a. Awnings/Decks/Solariums/Railings $110.00 for all categories
b. Building (General Contractor)
c. Crane Service
d. Concrete – Pour/Finish/Form/Reinforce
e. Damp Proofing
f. Demolition
g. Drywall
h. Electrical
i. Fencing
j. Finish Carpentry
k. Flooring – Carpet, Resilient
l. Framing/Forms
m. Gas
n. Home Inspector
o. Insulation
op Irrigation
q. Masonry
r. Mechanical
s. Painter/Wallpaper
t. Plumbing
u. Plumbing & Gas
v. Pool/Hot Tub
w. Renovations/Restorations/Home Improvement
x. Roofing
y. Siding/Gutters
z. Sign
aa Site Preparation
bb Sheet Metal
cc Sprinkler
dd Stucco
ee Tile
ff Unclassified Contractors
gg Underground Services
hh Welding
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17. DESIGN SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Graphic $110.00 for all categories
b. Interior
c. Landscape
d. Unclassified Design Services
18. DIRECT SALES
Category Licence Fee
a. Direct Sales/Peddler/Canvasser $110.00
b. e-Commerce $110.00
c. Mail Order Agency $300.00
19. EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
Category Licence Fee
a. Business School $110.00 for all categories
b. Community College
c. Driving School
d. Fine Arts/Dance/Music
e. General Interest/Hobby
f. Private School – Academic
g. Public School
h. Support Service (Tutor)
i. Trades/Tech School
j. Unclassified Education & Instruction
20. ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Category Licence Fee
a. Surveying & Mapping $110.00 for all categories
b. Testing Laboratory
c. Unclassified Engineering/Science
21. ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL
Category Licence Fee
a. Conservation/Ecological Organization $110.00 for all categories
b. Environmental Consultant
c. Environmental/Ecological Products & Services
d. Planning Consultant
e. Site remediation/Clean-Up
22. FINANCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Accountant $110.00 per Accountant
b. ATM/Kiosk
For Businesses who have a separate Business Licence
on the same Premises under this Bylaw
$40.00 per machine
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For Businesses without a separate Business Licence
on the same Premises under this Bylaw
$110.00 per machine
Category Licence Fee
c. Bank/Credit Union $700.00
d. Bookkeeping $110.00
e. Currency Exchange/Cheque Cashing Centre $700.00
f. Finance Company $110.00
g. Financial Planner Consultant $110.00
h. Insurance Agent/Broker $110.00
i. Insurance/Claims Adjuster $110.00
j. Loans & Mortgages $110.00
k. Stock/Bond Broker $110.00
l. Tax Preparation $110.00
23. FOOD & BEVERAGE RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Bakery
b. Beer and Wine Store
c. Confectionary
d. Convenience
e. Deli
f. Grocery/Supermarket
g. Liquor Retail Store
h. Meat
i. Produce
j. Specialty Food
k. U-Brew
l. Unclassified Food & Beverage Retail
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
24. FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Caterer $110.00
b. Food/Beverage Delivery Service $110.00
c. Liquor Primary Licence Establishment
For the first 200 occupants $1200.00
For each additional occupant $2.00
d. Liquor Primary Licence Establishment with
Restaurant/ Food Primary Licence Establishment
Attached
For the first 200 occupants $1200.00
For each additional occupant $2.00
e. Mobile Food Vendor $110.00
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f. Mobile Ice Cream Vendor $110.00
g. Restaurant/Café
For the first 35 chairs $110.00
For each additional chair $1.20
25. HEALTH RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Health Food/Product
b. Optical
c. Pharmacy
d. Unclassified Health Retail
e. Vitamin & Supplement
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square meter
26. HEALTH SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Acupressure $110.00 for all categories
b. Counselling
c. Dental Laboratory
d. Hearing Centre
e. Herbalist
f. Medical/Diagnostic Laboratory
h. Speech Therapist
i. Unclassified Health Services
27. HOMECRAFT
Category Licence Fee
a. Artist $110.00 for all categories
b. Ceramic & Pottery
c. Floral
d. Gift Baskets
e. Handcraft
f. Unclassified Homecraft
28. HOME & PROPERTY RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Appliances, TV, Electronics
b. Department Store
c. Draperies/Blinds/Upholstery
d. Flooring
e. Framing/Pictures
f. Furniture
g. Garden Supply/Centre
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h. Glass – Auto/Commercial/Home
i. Home Décor & Household Accessories
j. Home Improvement Centre
k. Lighting
l. Lumberyard
m. Paint & Wallpaper
n. Pool & Spa Supplies
o. Unclassified Home & Property Retail
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
29. HOME & INDUSTRY SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Appliance Repair $110.00 for all categories
b. Carpet/Upholstery/Blind Cleaning
c. Drain Cleaning
d. Drapery/Blind Cleaning
e. Electronic Repair
f. Furnace/Duct/Chimney Cleaning
g. Furniture/Upholstery Repair
h. Gardener/Lawn Maintenance
i. Garbage/Rubbish/Sanitation Service
j. Handyman
k. Industrial Equip Repair/Maintenance
l. Inspection Service
m. Janitor/Housekeeping
n. Pest Control
o. Pool Maintenance
p. Power Washing/Building Cleaning
q. Tool/Machine Repair
r. Tree Services
s. Unclassified Home/Industry Service
30. LEGAL SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Consultant $110.00
b. Notary Public $110.00 per Notary Public
c. Unclassified Legal Service $110.00
31. MANUFACTURING
Category Licence Fee
a. Animal Food Manufacturing
b. Blinds – Windows
c. Boat/Ship Building & Repair
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d. Chemical (soap, paint)
e. Clothing/Textile
f. Computer/Electronic
g. Concrete
h. Electrical (including Lighting)
i. Food & Beverage
j. Foundry/Forging
k. Glass
l. Furniture
m. Health & Beauty
n. Log Homes
o. Machinery/Equipment
p. Metal
q. Printing
r. Remanufacturing
s. Rubber
t. Sawmill/Shake & Shingle
u. Sign
v. Unclassified Manufacturing
w. Vehicle Parts
x. Wood Products
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the area used
for manufacturing purposes.
For Businesses with a manufacturing area of 750
square metres or less
$110.00
For Businesses with a manufacturing area between
751 and 2,750 square metres
$250.00
For Businesses with a manufacturing area between
2,751 and 5,000 square metres
$400.00
For Businesses with a manufacturing area of 5,001
square metres or greater
$550.00
32. PERSONAL SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Beauty Salon/Barber $110.00 for all categories
b. Body Painting
c. Body Piercing
d. Esthetics/Manicure
e. Funeral/Crematory/Undertaker $110.00 per Undertaker
f. Life Skill Coach
g. Midwife $110.00 per Midwife
h. Nail Salon
i. Psychic Services
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j. Reflexology
k. Reiki
l. Shiatsu
m. Tanning Salon
n. Tattoo Parlour
o. Weight Loss Service
33. PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM
Category Licence Fee
a. Aerial Photographer $110.00 for all categories
b. Commercial Photographer
c. Film Production
d. Photo Supplies/Finishing
e. Portrait Photographer
f. Videography
34. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Acupuncture $110.00 per Acupuncturist
b. Architect $110.00 per Architect
c. Barrister/Solicitor $110.00 per
Barrister/Solicitor
d. Chiropractor $110.00 per Chiropractor
e. Dentist $110.00 per Dentist
f. Denturist $110.00 per Denturist
g. Engineer $110.00 per Engineer
h. Land Surveyor $110.00 per Surveyor
i. Landscape Architect $110.00 per Architect
j. Naturopath $110.00 per Naturopath
k. Optometrist $110.00 per Optometrist
l. Physical/Occupational Therapist $110.00 per Therapist
m. Physician $110.00 per Physician
n. Psychiatrist $110.00 per Psychiatrist
o. Psychologist $110.00 per Psychologist
p. Registered Massage Therapist $110.00 per RMT
q. Veterinarian $110.00 per Veterinarian
35. PUBLISHER
Category Licence Fee
a. Books $110.00 for all categories
b. Music
c. Newspaper
d. Periodical/Newsletter
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36. REAL ESTATE
Category Licence Fee
a. Land Development $500.00
b. Property Management $1100.00
c. Real Estate Agency $500.00
d. Real Estate Appraiser $110.00
37. RECYCLING & SALVAGE
Category Licence Fee
a. Recycling $110.00
b. Salvage $500.00
c. Scrap Metal Dealer $1,200.00
38. RENTAL UNITS
Category Licence Fee
a. Dwelling Unit (if renting more than 1 Unit,
notwithstanding that the units are located on separate
Premises) - $40.00 per Unit
$110.00 minimum fee
*Certified Crime Free Multi Housing 75% Reduction
b. Commercial/Industrial $10.00 per unit $110.00 minimum fee
Category Licence Fee
c. Bed and Breakfast
d. Hotel
e. Motel
f. Room rental / Care home
For categories c. to f., based on the number of rooms $10.00 per room
$110.00 minimum fee
Category Licence Fee
f. RV Park
g. Trailer Court
For categories f. and g., based on the number of RV and
trailer spaces.
$10.00 per space
$110.00 minimum fee
39. RENTAL SERVICE
Category Licence Fee
a. Post Box Rental Agency $210.00
b. Rental Service, Stores, Yards $110.00
40. RESOURCE INDUSTRY
Category Licence Fee
a. Fishing $110.00 for all categories
b. Forestry/Logging
c. Mining
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d. Sand/Gravel
e. Unclassified Resource Industry
41. RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Fabric
b. Florist
c. Gift
d. Jewellery
e. Lottery
f. News/Magazines/Books
g. Pet Food/Supplies/Feed Dealer
h. Shoes
i. Toys & Novelty
j. Unclassified Miscellaneous Retail
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
42. ROAD PAVING & PARKING
Category Licence Fee
a. Commercial Parking Lot $110.00 for all categories
b. Line Marking
c. Parking Management Service
d. Paving
e. Road Construction
f. Road Maintenance
g. Traffic Control
h. Unclassified Road Services
43. SECOND HAND DEALER
Category Licence Fee
a. Antiques/Collectables
b. Auctioneer
c. Books/Toys
d. Consignment Clothing
e. Consignment Store
f. Electronics/Recordings/Games
g. Furniture/Appliances
h. Sporting Goods
i. Thrift Store
For all categories not dealing in Second Hand Articles,
based on the floor area used for advertising display or sale
purposes
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For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres or
less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
For all categories dealing in Second Hand Articles, based on
the floor area used for advertising display or sale purposes,
up to and including 250 square metres
$300.00
For each square metre above 250 square meters $0.44 per square metre
Category Licence Fee
j. Pawn $2500.00
44. SECURITY
Category Licence Fee
a. Fire Protection Sales/Service $110.00 for all categories
b. Fire Alarm sales
c. Fire Alarm service
d. Locksmith
e. Private Investigator
f. Security sales
g. Security service
h. Security Patrol Service
i. Security Systems Sales/Service
45. SPORTS & RECREATION CENTRE
Category Licence Fee
a. Bowling Alley $205.00
b. Billiards $205.00
c. Fitness Centre/Gym $110.00 per facility plus:
$30.00 per gym;
$30.00 per exercise room;
$30.00 per court;
$50.00 per lap pool;
$30.00 per weight room;
and
$15.00 per sauna or
Jacuzzi
d. Golf Course $110.00
e. Ice Arena/Curling $110.00
f. Riding Academies/Stables $110.00
g. Rock Climbing $110.00
h. Swimming Pool $110.00
i. Unclassified Sport/Recreation Centre $110.00
For all categories, any Operator who holds a Liquor
Primary Licence - For the first 200 occupants
$1200.00
For each additional occupant $2.00
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46. SPORTS & RECREATION RETAIL
Category Licence Fee
a. Bicycle & Accessories
b. Equestrian
c. Sport/Outdoor
d. Unclassified Sports/Recreation Retail
For all categories listed above, the fee is based on the floor
area used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
47. SPORTS & RECREATION SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Adventure/Sport Guide $110.00 for all categories
b. Athletic Instructor
c. Unclassified Sports & Recreation Service
48. TEMPORARY VENDOR
Category Licence Fee
a. Carnival/Amusement $110.00 per day
b. Flowers $500.00
c. Kiosk $110.00
d. Non-Profit Sponsored Special Event $0.00
e. Produce $500.00
f. Special Event/Show/Trade Show/Exhibition $500.00 per day
g. Tree $500.00
h. Unclassified Temporary Commercial Vendor $500.00
49. TRANSPORT GOODS & SERVICES
Category Licence Fee
a. Bus Service
b. Courier/Delivery
c. Freight Transport
d. Mover
e. Taxi/Limousine
f. Trucking
g. Unclassified Transportation
For all categories, the fee is based on the number of
vehicles used in the carrying on of Business
Per each vehicle used $30.00
$110.00 minimum fee
50. TRAVEL
Category Licence Fee
a. Travel Agency $110.00 for all categories
b. Travel Services
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c. Tour Operator
d. Unclassified Travel
51. VENDING MACHINE
Category Licence Fee
a. Arcade/Pinball $110.00 for all categories
b. Newspaper
c. Snack/Beverage
d. Tobacco
e. Toys/Amusement/Novelties
52. WAREHOUSING & STORAGE
Category Licence Fee
a. General Warehousing
b. Moving & Storage
c. Public Storage
For each square metre of floor area $0.23 per square metre
$110.00 minimum fee
53. WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION
Category Licence Fee
a. Agent/Broker
b. Building Materials/Supplies
c. Clothing & Textile
d. Computer/Elect & Tech
e. Electrical/Plumbing/Heating
f. Food & Beverage
g. Health & Beauty Categories
h. Home Furnishings & Access
i. Import/Export
j. Machinery & Equipment
k. Motor Vehicle Parts
l. Nursery Stock & Supplies
m. Paper Products
n. Personal Goods
o. Stationery/Office
p. Unclassified Wholesale
q. Wood/Lumber
For all categories listed, the fee is based on the floor area
used for advertising display or sale purposes.
For Businesses with a floor area of 250 square metres
or less
$110.00
For each square metre above 250 square metres $0.44 per square metre
54. Any Unclassified Business
Any Business not otherwise provided for in this schedule
will be categorized as “unclassified”
$110.00
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Schedule B – Specifications for Warning Signs
Signs warning of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure shall meet the following minimum
requirements and the specific design as set out in this schedule.
a) Minimum dimension of Poster: 0.279 m x 0.432 m
b) Lettering on poster shall be in bold print, white on a red background and
shall be in the minimum of font size set out in this schedule.
c) The wording shall be as follows:
Required Wording Required Font
Any chance you might be Garamond – Size 40
Pregnant? Hurry up - Size 60
Zero Impact –Size 173
Alcohol Impact – 94.3
No Safe Time. No Save Amount Garamond - Size 30
For more information, contact
HealthLink BC: 8-1-1, Health Unit: 604-476-7000
Or speak to a medical professional
(Above 3 lines required in Garamond Font –Size 40)
District of Maple Ridge By-law No.: 6815-2011
(Required in Garamond Font – Size 14)
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1. Specifications for Warnings on Menus:
Notices on menus warning of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure shall meet the
following minimum requirements:
a) A minimum dimension of Menu Notice:
minimum of 2.54 cm in height and 6.668 cm in width menu notice
b) Lettering on poster shall be in bold print, white on a red background
and shall be a minimum of font size as below
c) The wording shall be as follows:
Required Wording Required Font
Any chance you might be Garamond - Size 10
Pregnant? Hurry Up - Size 13
Zero Impact - Size 30.5
Alcohol Impact- Size 16.3
No Safe Time. No Safe Amount Garamond - Size 8.5
District of Maple Ridge By-law No.: 6815-2011
(Font Size– Garamond - Size 5)
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Schedule C – Second Hand Dealer’s Report
Report to RCMP of Articles Received
Date:
Name of Business:
Address:
Business Phone #:
Business Fax #:
PARTICULARS OF SELLER OR PERSON PAWNING
(Picture ID, Vehicle Information, Property/Make)
Name:
Address:
DOB (YYYY-MM-DD):
Buy Pawn (Slip #) Type/Number
Vehicle Description & Licence Plate #:
Description of Articles Purchased/Pawned:
Model Number:
Serial Number or Markings:
Time of Purchase:
Price Paid:
Business Owner’s Signature:
Note: Reports must be delivered to Ridge Meadows RCMP or faxed to 604-467-7633
by 9:30 am each Monday.
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: October 15, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer Meeting: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On July 16, 2012 Council received a report on the proposed amalgamation of several animal related
bylaws. The proposed Animal Control Bylaw replaces the Dog Pound and Dog Control Bylaw 4524-
1991, the Exotic Animal Bylaw 5755-1999 and the Large Animal Control Bylaw No. 2518-1977. This
new bylaw is intended to update and simplify language making the content easier to interpret,
educate and enforce. The new bylaw combines three previous bylaws into one single bylaw.
The proposed new Animal Control Bylaw will include the following:
Aggressive Dog definition and relevant sections replacing the Vicious Dog definition and
sections;
Dangerous Dog definition;
New regulations for Rabbits, Pet Stores, Dog Boarders and Dog Walkers;
New definitions added to increase clarity;
New regulations for dog licence revocation; and
Reduced dog licence fees for senior citizens over the age of 65 years.
As a result of further research and analysis no breed specific language is proposed in the new bylaw.
Two of the more significant changes contemplated are the proposed regulations around the
distinction of an Aggressive Dog and a Dangerous Dog and the proposed regulations around Pet
Store Operators. An Aggressive Dog is defined as a dog that bites or aggressively harasses or
pursues a person or another pet. However, typically the bite is minor and the aggressive behavior is
not so distressing as to be considered traumatizing. Furthermore, this designation is typical of a first
offence provided the severity of the incident is not considered extreme. A Dangerous Dog
designation is defined in the Community Charter and is used for serious or multiple attacks where
the dog has bitten a person or another pet and the Animal Control Officer believes there is a serious
threat to public safety.
The proposed regulation regarding Pet Store Operators is designed to support animal population
control and to regulate the living conditions of the animals. The fee structure has also been
amended to reduce dog licence fees for senior citizens over the age of 65 years old to fifty percent of
the annual fee.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012 be referred to a regular Council meeting.
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Background:
The original report provided for discussion the concept of breed specific legislation. There has been
mixed public response to this proposal however, the BCSPCA, who is currently the District’s
contractor for Animal Control, provided staff with the following written statement on the matter:
“We are concerned about any consideration to implement breed-specific legislation and have
enclosed the BC SPCA’s position statement and rationale. You may also be interested in the
recently adopted American Bar Association resolution (August 2012; enclosed), which urges all local
legislative bodies to adopt comprehensive breed-neutral dangerous-dog/reckless-owner laws that
ensure due process protections for owners, encourage responsible pet ownership and focus on the
behavior of both dog owners and dogs. It is a thoroughly researched position and we urge you
against adopting a bylaw that would contradict it.
We so feel strongly that every municipality needs effective dangerous dog legislation to protect
residents and create humane, liveable communities for responsible pet owners and others.
Accordingly, we have been working on a new dangerous dog section for our Model Bylaw. In it, we
have combined your conceptions of aggressive dog and dangerous animal. It is not breed specific
and targets the irresponsible behaviour of owners, making the safety of the humans and animals in
the community the first priority.”
As stated the proposed bylaw contains no reference to breed specific legislation. The proposed
bylaw provides definitions for aggressive and dangerous dogs, but is not breed specific.
On a weekly basis staff receive complaints of unlicensed dogs while the District contractor, the SPCA,
commonly field stray dog and animal welfare concerns calls. Seasonally, both departments receive
calls about animals left in hot vehicles, unleashed dogs on the dykes and in parks or unrestrained
dogs transported in open vehicles. Under the proposed Bylaw, wording and sections are proposed to
better address these more commonly reported offences.
All relevant bylaws are amended to reflect that a Dog means any animal of the canine species. By
aligning the wording in all bylaws, dog owners may only have 3 dogs per lot with the exception of
properties that qualify for either a hobby kennel permit or commercial kennel licence. This is
desirable to discourage backyard breeders. The only remaining section specifying a distinction
between what constitutes a “puppy” lies within the Animal Control Bylaw which states that Dogs over
the age of 4 months are required to be licensed. Staff continues their efforts to educate the public
about licensing and kennel requirements.
There is no reference for Vicious Dogs within the Community Charter. It addresses both Aggressive
and Dangerous Dogs; therefore, our bylaw will now reflect that wording.
There is a proposed definition and sections pertaining to Rabbit ownership. This is necessary to
proactively address the possibility of Rabbit over-population as faced in jurisdictions such as Ladner,
Richmond, Kelowna and Vancouver Island. The purpose is to encourage existing Pet stores to alter
the Rabbits prior to adoption.
There are several new definitions including Dog Boarding, Dog Daycare and Dog Walker that are
added to more accurately reflect dog related careers. Dog Boarding and Dog Daycare are distinctly
different. Dog Boarding is permitted in the A-1, A-2 and A-3 zones for commercial kennels. These
zones are designed for overnight and extended stays ranging from days to weeks. Dog Daycare is
designed for care while the owner is away at work between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. The
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permitted zones would include some commercially zoned properties in addition to the A-1, A-2, and
A-3 zones.
Dog licence revocation is not a common practice currently; however, with the introduction of the
Aggressive Dog sections, it is important to have language that spells out the consequence for failing
to meet the specifics of the bylaw. It is hard to predict the frequency this clause will be utilized, but,
recognizing that aggressive and dangerous dogs pose a safety concern for residents is paramount.
Pet Stores:
Currently, Pet Store operators are not regulated within our bylaws. Proposed changes are broken
down by general regulations for all animals and specific regulations for specific animals. The
legislation is designed to support animal population control and to regulate the living conditions.
This legislation is supported by BCSPCA and is consistent with other lower mainland jurisdictions.
Proposed Fees:
The bylaw creates a reduced fee schedule for seniors 65 years old and older. Frequently, Staff
receives requests to reduce the fees for seniors. Recommending a reduced fee for seniors reflects
the contribution seniors are making in our community.
The proposed fee changes are as follows:
Schedule A – Impound Fees - Dogs
Existing
For Each Vicious or Dangerous Dog
(a) first impoundment $500.00
(b) subsequent impoundment $1000.00
Amendment
For Each Aggressive Dog
First impoundment $500.00
Subsequent impoundment $1000.00
Schedule B – Licensing Fees
Existing Prior to January 31 After January 31
Male or female dog $52.00 $68.00
Altered dog $25.00 $41.00
There are no proposed changes to these existing fees.
New Addition
Senior rate (65 and over) Prior to January 31 After January 31
Male or female dog $27.00 $34.00
Altered dog $12.50 $20.50
New Addition
Aggressive dog – Year round fee $200.00
Schedule B Amendment:
Removal of Section 4 as follows:
A rebate of fifty per cent (50%) of the licence fee paid shall be given to an owner who provides the
Corporation with a written application during the current year and reasonable proof of the death of
the licensed dog in the first six months of the year.
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Rebating dog licensing fees if the dog dies in the first half of the year should be annexed. Staff
expends considerable effort to licence a dog. Returning money on a fee that is minimal in the first
instance is costly in terms of staff resource time. Staff recommends omitting this subsection in the
new bylaw.
Consultation:
Staff consulted with and received input from the Parks and Leisure Department, the BCSPCA and the
Municipal Solicitor in the creation of this Bylaw.
CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed Animal Control Bylaw will provide simple and clear language. It is in the public interest
to have specific and clearly defined rules to promote responsible dog ownership. The proposed
Animal Control Bylaw replaces a number of outdated bylaws and provides the public and staff with
one comprehensive Animal Control Bylaw that is easy to read, understand and enforce. Staff intends
to embark on an education program in 2013 on the new Bylaw to assist the public and businesses
with the new legislation.
There is no reference to breed specific legislation.
Two of the more significant contemplated changes are the proposed regulations around the
distinction of an Aggressive Dog and a Dangerous Dog and the proposed regulations around Pet
Store Operators. An Aggressive Dog is defined as a dog that bites or aggressively harasses or
pursues a person or another pet.
The proposed regulation regarding Pet Store Operators is designed to support animal population
control and to regulate the living conditions of the animals. The fee structure has also been
amended to reduce dog licence fees for senior citizens over the age of 65 years old to fifty percent of
the annual fee.
Staff recommends Council forward Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012 to Council for three
readings.
“Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki”
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Approved by: E.S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager: Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by J.L (Jim) Rule”
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
Appendix I – Animal Control Bylaw 6908-2012
District of Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing
Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Effective Date: 2012
DRAFT
District of Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Table of Contents
Part 1 Citation............................................................................................................. 2
Part 2 Severability ...................................................................................................... 2
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal .................................................................................... 2
Part 4 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 3
Part 5 Interpretation ................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Authority of an Animal Control Officer ................................................................ 8
5.2 Animal Control Facility ......................................................................................... 8
5.3 Animal Control Officer Duties ............................................................................. 9
5.4 Exempt Animals ................................................................................................... 9
5.5 Exempt Facilities ............................................................................................... 10
Part 6 Regulations Applicable to the Keeping and Licencing of Dogs ..................... 10
6.1 Number of Dogs Allowed................................................................................... 10
6.2 Licencing ............................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Revocation of a Dog Licence ............................................................................ 11
6.4 Exemption .......................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Dog Walking ....................................................................................................... 12
6.6 Dog in Heat ........................................................................................................ 12
Part 7 Regulations Applicable to All Animals ........................................................... 13
7.1 Running At Large ............................................................................................... 13
7.2 Animal waste ..................................................................................................... 13
7.3 Protection of animals ........................................................................................ 13
7.4 Transportation of animals ................................................................................. 14
7.5 Trapping ............................................................................................................. 14
7.6 Diseased animals .............................................................................................. 14
7.7 Dangerous Animals and Aggressive Dogs ....................................................... 15
7.8 Guard Dogs ........................................................................................................ 16
Part 8 Impoundment ................................................................................................ 17
8.2 Disposal ............................................................................................................. 18
Part 9 Other Animals ................................................................................................ 18
9.1 Prohibited Animals Keeping, Breeding, Sale and Purchase of ...................... 18
Part 10 Cats ................................................................................................................ 19
Part 11 Livestock ........................................................................................................ 19
Part 12 Boarding Kennels .......................................................................................... 20
Part 13 Pet Stores ...................................................................................................... 20
13.1 Duties of a Pet Store Operator - General ......................................................... 20
13.2 Duties of a Pet Store Operator – Segregation of Ill or Injured Animals ......... 22
13.3 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Veterinary Care .............................................. 23
13.4 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Pet Store Register .......................................... 23
13.5 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Information Provided to Purchasers ............ 24
13.6 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Reptiles .......................................................... 25
13.7 Pet Store Operator – Prohibitions .................................................................... 26
Part 14 Offence and Penalty ...................................................................................... 26
Schedule A - Fees & Charges .......................................................................................... 28
Schedule B - Prohibited Areas……………………………………………………………………………..30
Schedule C - Off Leash Areas………………………………………………………………………………31
Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog……………………………………….32
Schedule E - Prohibited Animals………………………………………………………………………….34
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District of Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
A bylaw to provide for the regulation, keeping, breeding, sale, purchase, displaying
and impounding of animals within the municipal boundaries of the District of Maple
Ridge under the Community Charter.
WHEREAS the Council of The District of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to provide
for a bylaw for the provision of services, the regulation, impoundment, display and
protection of animals, and the licencing of dogs within the municipal boundaries of
the District;
And WHEREAS paragraph 8 (3) (k) of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26
provides general authority to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements by bylaw in
relation to animals;
And WHEREAS Section 47 of the Community Charter provides that a bylaw passed
under section 8 (3) (k) may establish different classes of animals on the basis of sex,
age, size or breed.
And WHEREAS Section 48 of the Community Charter provides authority for the
seizure of animals and related powers;
And WHEREAS the Council has received complaints and reports of unprovoked
attacks on other Animals and persons by Dangerous or Aggressive Dogs;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
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Part 1 Citation
1.1 This bylaw may be cited as Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-
2012.
Part 2 Severability
2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is
deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsequent,
paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase.
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal
3.1 Maple Ridge Large Animal Pound Bylaw No. 2518-1977;
3.2 Maple Ridge Exotic Animal Bylaw No. 5755-1999; and
3.3 Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control Bylaw No. 4524-1991, and the
following amendment bylaws are hereby repealed:
Amendment Bylaw Effective Date
Bylaw No. 2766-1980 February 18, 1980
Bylaw No. 3476-1984 November 5, 1984
Bylaw No. 4647-1992 February 3, 1992
Bylaw No. 5050-1994 December 19, 1994
Bylaw No. 5268-1995 May 9, 1995
Bylaw No. 5299-1995 September 26, 1995
Bylaw No. 5468-1996 October 8, 1996
Bylaw No. 5584-1997 July 15, 1997
Bylaw No. 5873-1999 January 25, 2000
Bylaw No. 6004-2001 February 12, 2002
Bylaw No. 6422-2006 November 28, 2006
Bylaw No. 6463-2007 February 13, 2007
Bylaw No. 6582-2008 June 24, 2008
Bylaw No. 6628-2008 November 25, 2008
Bylaw No. 6693-2009 January 12, 2010
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Part 4 Definitions
4.1 In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have
the following meanings:
“Aggressive Dog” means
(a) a dog that has attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person or
has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do
so; or
(b) a dog that has bitten, killed or caused injury to a domestic
animal; or
(c) a dog that has aggressively pursued or harassed a person or
domestic animal; or
(d) a dog with a known propensity to attack or injure a person
without provocation; or
“Altered” means a female animal that has been spayed or a male animal that
has been neutered.
“Animal Control Officer” means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, SPCA Officer,
Peace Officer, Police Officer or Pound Keeper.
“At Large” means:
(a) in a Public Place listed in Schedule B of this bylaw;
(b) in a place other than the premises of the Owner while not on a
leash and in the immediate and effective control of the Owner;
(c) on any property without the consent of the registered owner or
occupier of that property; or
(d) being in a designated off-leash area, where permitted, but not
under the immediate and effective control of the Owner.
“Breeding” means the process of mating dogs or animals to produce, by
deliberate selection, offspring for the purposes of sale or remuneration.
“Captive Bred” means bred in captivity such that both parents were in human
care at the time of mating.
“Client Dog” means a dog that a Dog Walking Business or Commercial Dog
Walker walks for a fee.
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“Commercial Dog Walker” means a person who owns or is employed by a Dog
Walking Business, who walks Client Dogs.
“Commercial Kennel” means a Kennel limited to the keeping, training,
Breeding and Dog Boarding for remuneration or for the purposes of sale, of
the number of dogs specified in the licence and not to exceed a density of fifty
(50) dogs per site.
“Council” means the Council of the District of Maple Ridge.
“Dangerous Animal” means an animal:
(a) that according to the records of the District, including the SPCA
or the Ridge Meadows RCMP has killed or injured a person or
Pet, or, without provocation has aggressively pursued or
harassed a person; or
(b) that to the knowledge of the Owner, has killed or injured a
person or Pet, or, without provocation, has aggressively pursued
or harassed a person.
“Deliver” means to send by regular or registered mail, or to leave with a
person, or deposit in a person’s mail box or mail slot at the person’s residence
or place of business.
“District” means the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge and the
geographical area within the boundaries of the District of Maple Ridge.
“Dog Boarding” means to feed, house, and care for a dog for a fee.
“Dog Walking Business” means a business that provides a service of walking
dogs for a fee.
“Enclosure” means a structure at least 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) in height having
a solid floor, and wire or steel mesh sides and roof, constructed that it
prevents the entry of young children and the escape of a dog, and specifically
excludes invisible fencing systems.
“Exotic Animal” means an animal as defined in Schedule E of this bylaw.
“Guard Dog” means a dog that is specifically trained for or used primarily for
the purposes of guarding property, including residential, commercial and
industrial property and is registered as a Guard Dog in accordance with this
bylaw.
“Highway” means every Highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act
and amendments thereto; every road, street, lane or right of way designed or
intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles; and
every private place or passageway to which the public, for the purpose of
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parking or servicing of vehicles, has access or is invited; and includes disabled
zones and the roadway, shoulder, boulevard, ditch and sidewalk and whatever
lands lie between the property lines of the Highway.
“Impounded” means seized, delivered, received or taken into the Pound or in
the custody of the Animal Control Officer as provided for herein.
“Inspector” means the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws or their
designate.
“Keep” means the act of having the care, custody, control or possession of an
Animal.
“Leash” means a chain or other material capable of restraining the animal on
which it is being used.
“Licence Year” means the period between January 1 and December 31 in any
year.
“Livestock” includes, but is not limited to:
i) a horse, mule, ass, swine, emu, ostrich, llama, alpaca, sheep or
goat;
ii) domestically reared or kept deer, reindeer, moose, elk, or bison;
iii) farm bred fur bearing animals including foxes or mink;
iv) animals of the bovine species;
v) animals of the avian species including chickens, turkeys, ducks,
geese, or pheasants; and
vi) all other animals that are kept for agricultural purposes, but
does not include Pets.
“Medical Health Officer” means a medical health officer designated under
section 71 of the Public Health Act.
“Muzzle” means a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength
placed over the Dog’s mouth designed to prevent the dog from biting or
injuring any person or another animal.
“Owner” means a person:
i) to whom a licence for a dog has been issued under this bylaw;
or
ii) who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an
animal, temporarily or permanently; or
iii) who harbours, shelters, permits or allows an animal to remain n
or about that person’s land or premises; or
iv) who is the custodial parent or legal guardian of a child under
the age of eighteen (18) years who owns, is in possession of, or
has the care or control of a dog.
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“Pet” means a domesticated animal, but does not include Livestock, Poultry,
or wildlife as defined under the Wildlife Act.
“Picnic Eating Areas and Picnic Shelters” means any area with picnic tables
constructed, installed, and maintained by the District.
“Playground” means land within the District, or controlled by the District, upon
which structures and/or apparatus are placed intended for the use by children
including but not limited to swings and slides.
“Prohibited Animal” means any animal that is or is deemed to be potentially
harmful to humans by nature, aggression, venom, toxins or size and that
require specifically designed, secure enclosures to ensure Safekeeping
including those prohibited listed on Schedule E.
“Poultry” means a chicken, turkey, duck, goose, pigeon, swan or peafowl, but
excludes birds that are kept inside a home as Pets.
“Pound” means any building or enclosure or place established for impounding
Animals by the Council under the provisions of this bylaw.
“Pound Keeper” means the person or people appointed from time to time by
Council, to be Pound Keeper or the authorized agent of any corporation or
society with whom the Council has an agreement to act as Pound Keeper, or
any other person or persons that Council may authorize to assist the Pound
Keeper to enforce this bylaw.
“Public Place” includes but is not limited to any Highway, boulevard or park, or
other real property owned, held, operated or administered by the District or by
a school district located in the District.
“Rabbit” means a domestic rabbit.
“Safekeeping” means the provision for security in order to prevent any animal
from attacking or injuring a person or domesticated animal or Livestock or
exposing same to infection or disease.
“Senior” means a person aged 65 years or older.
“SPCA” means the Maple Ridge branch of the British Columbia Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
“Sports Field” means land within the District, or controlled by the District,
which is designated and used for the playing of a sport including, but not
limited to, basement diamonds, field hockey or cricket pitches, rugby, soccer,
or football fields.
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“Swimming Beach” means any beach that is so designated by sign as a beach
used for swimming or sunbathing.
“Trap” means a device or trap that grips a mammal’s body or body part
including, but not limited to, steel-jawed leg hold traps, padded leg hold traps,
conibear traps and snares; provided, however that cage and box traps, nets,
suitcase-type live beaver traps common mouse and rat traps shall not be
considered a trap for the purposes of this Bylaw.
“Toxic” means capable of a seriously harmful or fatal reaction in a human
adult or child by means of a bite, sting, scratch or physical contract.
“Unaltered Animal” means an animal that has not been spayed or neutered.
“Under Control” means, in respect of any dog, leashed or unleashed, such
circumstances where the dog:
i) immediately returns when called by the Owner who
owns or has care and control of the dog; and
ii) is not aggressive towards, harassing or attacking any
person, wildlife, other animal or Pet.
“Venomous” means possessing venom which is seriously harmful or fatal to a
human adult or child.
“Wild Animal” means an animal as defined in Schedule E of this bylaw.
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Part 5 Interpretation
5.1 Authority of an Animal Control Officer
5.1.1 An Animal Control Officer may enter, at reasonable times and with
reasonable notice, upon any land in the District for the purpose of:
(a) ascertaining whether the requirements of this bylaw are
being observed; or
(b) seizing and impounding animals under this bylaw.
5.1.2 An Animal Control Officers may seize and impound:
(a) Unlicensed dogs;
(b) animals unlawfully at large on a Highway or in a Public
Place,
(c) animals straying or trespassing on private property, or
(d) animals on unfenced land and not securely tethered or
contained.
5.1.3 No person shall:
(a) rescue or attempt to rescue any animal in the lawful custody
of an Animal Control Officer;
(b) directly or indirectly, delay or interfere with an Animal Control
Officer issuing a Municipal Ticket Information or Bylaw
Notice;
(c) refuse to comply with the lawful direction of an Animal
Control Officer; or
(d) hinder, interfere with or obstruct an Animal Control Officer
acting in the course of his duties.
5.2 Animal Control Facility
5.2.1 Council establishes the SPCA building at 10235 Jackson Road,
Maple Ridge (District Plan BCP 43808. Lot A, section 3, Township
12) as the District’s Animal Control Facility and appoints the SPCA
to operate and maintain the Animal Control Facility.
5.2.2 Council may from time to time appoint a Pound Keeper for
temporarily keeping At Large Livestock and other animals.
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5.3 Animal Control Officer Duties
5.3.1 The Animal Control Officer shall:
(a) maintain records of Impounded animals and their
disposition;
(b) report monthly to the Council, or its designate, on the
information maintained in accordance with paragraph (a) of
this section and the amount of money collected for
poundage fees and proceeds of sales;
(c) care for all Impounded animals in accordance with the
Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. A. 22, as amended,
and the regulations thereunder;
(d) collect from the Owner of any Impounded animal, the
impound fees and any other fees and charges collected
pursuant to the Maple Ridge Fees Imposition Bylaw No.
6748-2010;
(e) ensure that every Impounded animal, during its period of
detention is supplied with sufficient water and food;
(f) ensure any cow or goat is milked at least twice per day;
(g) ensure that every Impounded animal suffering an illness or
injury receives veterinary care;
(h) keep the Pound open for business Monday through Friday
from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00
am to 5:00 pm and statutory holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00
pm except in the case of the Livestock Pound Keeper;
(i) retain such Dog or large Animal for seventy two (72) hours
unless such Dog or Animal is reclaimed in accordance with
Part 9 of this Bylaw.
5.4 Exempt Animals
5.4.1 This bylaw does not apply to the following:
(a) animals used by government law enforcement agencies;
(b) animals being driven or conveyed through and beyond the
District; or
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(c) any animal which is regulated or permitted by a valid and
subsisting Federal or Province of British Columbia permit or
licence.
5.5 Exempt Facilities
5.5.1 Schedule E does not apply to prevent the keeping or Safekeeping of
animals at:
(a) the premises of the municipal facility used for keeping
Impounded animals;
(b) the premises of an affiliate or branch of the SPCA;
(c) the premises of an accredited veterinary hospital under the
care of a licenced veterinarian;
(d) the premises of facilities accredited by the Canadian
Association of Zoos and Aquariums; or
(e) the premises of an establishment licenced pursuant to the
Food Safety Act, S.B.C. 2002, c28.
Part 6 Regulations Applicable to the Keeping and Licencing of Dogs
6.1 Number of Dogs Allowed
6.1.1 No Owner shall Keep, or permit to be kept, more than three (3) dogs
on any parcel except at the Animal Control Facility, or in the lawful
and licenced operation of a Pet store, veterinary medical clinic, Pet
care establishment, commercial kennel or hobby kennel.
6.2 Licencing
6.2.1 No Owner shall Keep a dog, or permit a dog to be kept, in the
District unless a current valid dog licence has been obtained from
the District for that dog.
6.2.2 Every Owner of a dog shall in respect of each Licence Year make
application to the District for a dog licence on the form provided by
the District, and shall pay the fee set out in Schedule “A” as well as
all outstanding fines, charges and fees related to the dog.
6.2.3 If a dog is validly licenced outside the District and is moved to the
District, the Owner shall produce the existing licence to the District
within fourteen (14) days and pay the licence replacement fee set
out in Schedule “A”.
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6.2.4 If a dog licenced within the District is transferred to a new Owner,
the new Owner shall produce the existing licence to the District
within fourteen (14) days and pay the licence replacement fee set
out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.5 A licence for an Aggressive Dog shall not be issued unless the dog
has a microchip or a numeric or alpha-numeric identification tattoo,
the details of which must be included in the application for a licence
or licence renewal.
6.2.6 Where a licenced dog becomes an Aggressive Dog by operation of
this bylaw the Owner shall produce the existing licence to the
District within fourteen (14) days and pay the licence replacement
fee set out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.7 Every Owner shall ensure that a valid dog licence tag is displayed on
the dog at all times by affixing it to the dog’s collar or harness.
6.2.8 If a dog licence is lost, stolen or otherwise rendered unreadable, the
dog Owner shall within fourteen (14) days make application to the
District to replace the tag and pay the licence replacement fee set
out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.9 Every dog licence issued under this bylaw expires on the thirty first
(31) day of December in the year it was issued and is valid only for
the dog for which it is issued.
6.2.10 No dog licence shall be issued to or in the name of any person
under the age of eighteen (18) years.
6.2.11 Dogs used as a guide animal pursuant to the Guide Animal Act are
exempt from the licencing fees.
6.3 Revocation of a Dog Licence
6.3.1 An Inspector may revoke a licence if:
(a) an Owner fails to pay any impoundment fees in relation to their
dog;
(b) an Owner has obtained more Licences than permitted on one
lot;
(c) a person under the age of eighteen (18) falsely registered a dog
in his name; or
(d) subsequent to licensing, a dog is found to be or becomes an
Aggressive Dog.
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6.3.2 A person whose dog licence has been revoked under this bylaw
shall be given written notice, delivered to the address indicated on
the dog licence application.
6.3.3 Should an Owner whose dog licence is revoked for a reason other
than failing to pay any required fees, wish to contest the revocation,
that person must within seven (7) days of the date of the notice,
inform the District’s Clerk in writing that he or she wishes to appear
before Council to contest the revocation. Upon hearing from the
Owner, staff and any other affected persons, Council may affirm,
vary or revoke the licence revocation.
6.4 Exemption
6.4.1 Section 6.1 and 6.2 do not apply to:
(a) A dog established by the Owner to be under the age of four
(4) months; and
(b) A dog kept at the Animal Control Facility, or in the lawful and
licenced operation of a pet store, veterinary medical clinic, or
pet care establishment.
6.5 Dog Walking
6.5.1 No Owner shall:
(a) allow a dog to be in a place that is listed in Schedule “B” of
this bylaw;
(b) fail to keep a dog Under Control in an area listed in Schedule
“C” of this bylaw;
(c) walk more than three (3) Dogs in any Public Place at any one
time.
6.6 Dog in Heat
6.6.1 The Owner of a female Unaltered Dog shall at all times when the
dog is in heat either:
(a) keep the dog securely confined indoors or within a building
or enclosure which will prevent the escape of the dog or the
entry of other dogs; or
(b) keep the dog securely on a leash while it is being walked off
the Owner’s property.
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Part 7 Regulations Applicable to All Animals
7.1 Running At Large
7.1.1 The Owner of an animal, with the exception of a cat, shall not allow
or permit that animal to be At Large.
7.2 Animal waste
7.2.1 Where an Animal deposits excrement on any place, other than the
property of the Owner, the Owner shall immediately remove the
excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
7.3 Protection of animals
7.3.2 Every Owner of an animal shall ensure that the animal is provided
with:
(a) clean, potable drinking water at all times, and suitable food
of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth
and the maintenance of normal body weight;
(b) clean and disinfected food and water receptacles that are
located so as to avoid contamination by excrement;
(c) the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain
good health; and
(d) necessary veterinary care when the animal exhibits signs of
pain or suffering.
7.3.3 No Owner shall Keep an animal outside, unless the animal is
provided with a shelter that meets the following requirements:
(a) protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate for the
animal’s weight and type of coat;
(b) sufficient space to allow the animal the ability to turn about
freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a normal position,
and specifically with a length of at least one half (1 ½) times
the length of the animal and a height of at least the animal’s
height measured from the ground to the highest point of the
animal when standing at a normal position plus ten (10%)
percent, and a width of at least the same as the animal’s
length; and
(c) protection from the direct rays of the sun.
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7.3.4 Every Owner of an animal shelter, pen, cage, run area or Poultry pen
shall ensure that the area is clean, sanitized, free of vermin, and
that all excrement is removed at least once a day.
7.3.5 No Owner shall cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened by
any rope, chain or cord that is directly tied around the animal’s neck
or to a choke or prong collar.
7.4 Transportation of animals
7.4.1 No Owner shall cause or permit an animal to be confined in an
enclosed space, including a motor vehicle or boat, unless:
(a) fresh air ventilation is provided by a vent or opening at least
five hundred (500) cm2 (77.5 in2); and
(b) the temperature in the enclosed space does not exceed
thirty (30) degrees Celsius.
7.4.2 No Owner shall transport an animal in a vehicle outside of the
passenger compartment unless it is confined to a pen or cage, or
unless it is secured in a body harness or other manner of fastening
to prevent it from jumping or falling off the vehicle or otherwise
injuring itself.
7.5 Trapping
7.5.1 No person shall use a Trap in a Public Place within the boundaries
of the District.
7.5.2 No person shall use a Trap on private property within the
boundaries of the District, except a person who is engaging in
hunting or trapping wildlife in accordance with the Wildlife Act and
its regulations
7.5.3 No person shall sell a Trap within the boundaries of the District,
except to a person who is engaging in hunting or trapping wildlife in
accordance with the Wildlife Act and its regulations.
7.6 Diseased animals
7.6.1 When the Animal Control Officer has reason to believe that an
animal is suffering the Animal Control Officer may have the animal
examined by a veterinarian and if the examination demonstrates
that the animal is suffering he shall order the Owner to have the
animal treated or destroyed.
7.6.2 If the Owner fails to comply with the order made by the Animal
Control Officer or the treatment provided by the Owner is insufficient
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to address the animal’s suffering, and the Animal Control Officer
considers that the animal’s suffering cannot otherwise reasonably
be addressed, he may seize the animal and arrange to have the
animal humanely destroyed.
7.7 Dangerous Animals and Aggressive Dogs
7.7.1 Every Owner of a Dangerous Animal or an Aggressive Dog shall at all
times keep the animal:
(a) Securely confined indoors such that the animal cannot
escape; or
(b) in an enclosed pen or cage that prevents the entry of young
children and prevents the animal from escaping, if the
animal is not a dog; or
(c) in an enclosure as defined by the bylaw if the animal is a dog
or enclosed in accordance with section 8.2 of this bylaw if
the dog is a registered Guard Dog; or
(d) on a leash or tether no more than 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in
length and made of sturdy material not attached to a
retracting mechanism held by and under the immediate
control of a competent adult skilled in animal control.
7.7.2 In addition to section 7.1.1
(a) every Owner of an Dangerous Animal or an Aggressive Dog
shall ensure that the animal wears a Muzzle while in a Public
Place.
(b) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog shall tattoo or implant an
electronic identification microchip in the Animal. A copy of
this information contained thereon must be provided to an
Animal Control Officer prior to a licence being issued for that
Aggressive Dog.
(c) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Dog shall
post warning signs which give clear notice of the Dog or
Animals presence to anyone visiting the property as follows:
i) with lettering stating that a “Dangerous Animal” or
Aggressive Dog” on premises”, and the sign shall
contain no other “copy” as defined by the Maple
Ridge Sign Control Bylaw;
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ii) the lettering on the signs must be clearly visible from
the lesser of the curb line or 15 meters (49.2 feet)
away;
iii) the signs must be posted in each driveway and
entrance to the property and, if other than a single
family property, at all exterior doors of the building;
and
iv) the signs must not be larger 1.5 square meters (4.9
square feet), nor smaller than .75 square meters (2.5
square feet).
(d) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or a Dangerous Animal
shall build an enclosure on their property as defined by this
bylaw.
(e) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal shall
notify in writing an Animal Control Officer within three (3)
days should the Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal die or
be moved, sold, gifted, transferred to another person. The
Owner remains liable for the actions of the Aggressive Dog or
Dangerous Animal until such notice is given.
(f) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal shall
immediately notify an Animal Control Officer when that Dog is
running At Large.
7.8 Guard Dogs
7.8.1 Every Owner of a Guard Dog, which is not confined within a locked
building on the property, shall ensure that the outdoor area where
the Dog is kept is completely fenced by means of a secure fence,
constructed in a manner that will Keep the Dog from escaping, with
a minimum height of 1.8 meters (5.9 feet), and with gates in the
fence secured against unauthorized entry and prevent the Dog from
escaping.
7.8.2 Every Owner of a Guard Dog shall post warning signs which give
clear notice of the Dogs presence to anyone visiting the property as
follows:
(a) the lettering in the sign must be clearly visible from the
lesser of the curb line or fifty (50) feet away; and
(b) the signs must be posted in each driveway or entrance to the
property and, if other than a single family property, at all
exterior doors of the building.
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7.8.3 Before bringing a Guard Dog into or using a Guard Dog in the
District, every Owner of a Guard Dog shall register the Dog with the
Inspector as a Guard Dog and record with the Inspector:
(a) the address where the Dog is usually kept and the address of
each parcel that the Dog will be guarding;
(b) the approximate hours during which the Dog will be
performing guard duties;
(c) the age, sex, breed and Dog licence number of the Dog; and
(d) the full name, address and telephone number of the Owner
and any other individuals who will be responsible for the Dog
while it is on guard duty.
7.8.4 Should any of the information provided under section 6.8.3 need to
be changed, the Owner shall communicate the change in writing to
the Inspector at least twenty-four (24) hours before the change
occurs.
Part 8 Impoundment
8.1.1 An Animal Control Officer may:
(a) alone or with others, seize, impound or detain an Unlicenced
Dog; and
(b) seize, impound or detain any licenced Dog or other Animal
found to be running At Large.
8.1.2 If an Animal is Impounded under this bylaw:
(a) the Owner of an Animal that has been Impounded shall
recover the Animal from the Animal Control Facility within
three (3) days from the time of impoundment; and
(b) The Pound Keeper may sell, transfer, or humanely destroy an
Animal after seventy two (72) hours from the day of
Impoundment.
8.1.3 The Owner of an Aggressive Dog that has been Impounded pursuant
to this bylaw may only reclaim the Dog upon application to the
Animal Control Officer with the following:
(a) proof of ownership of the Aggressive Dog; and
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(b) proof that the Aggressive Dog has been tattooed or can be
identified in accordance with section 8.1.2(b) of this bylaw,
or that the Owner consents to allow the Animal Control
Facility to tattoo the Aggressive Dog; and
(c) payment of the fees set out in Schedule “A”; and
(d) delivery to the Animal Control Officer of an executed
statement in the form prescribed in Schedule “D” of this
bylaw.
8.1.4 In addition to the power to seize and detain a Dog under this bylaw,
Bylaw Enforcement Officers are designated as Animal Control
Officers under section 49 of the Community Charter, and may seize
Dangerous Dogs pursuant to those provisions.
8.1.5 Notwithstanding section 9.1.3 of this bylaw, where a Dangerous Dog
is seized pursuant to section 49 of the Community Charter or where
the District is otherwise making an application under section 49 of
the Community Charter for an order for the destruction of a
Dangerous Dog, the Animal Control Officer may refuse to release
the Dangerous Dog to the Owner in accordance with section 49 of
the Community Charter.
8.1.6 The Owner of a Dog seized or Impounded by the District under
section 49 of the Community Charter shall pay the impoundment
fees prescribed in Schedule “A” in accordance with the number of
days the Animal is Impounded, on a weekly basis.
8.2 Disposal
8.2.1 The Animal Control Officer may sell, dispose of or humanely destroy
a Dog seized or Impounded under section 49 of the Community
Charter for which the impoundment fees are one (1) week overdue.
Part 9 Other Animals
9.1 Prohibited Animals Keeping, Breeding, Sale and Purchase of
9.1.1 No Person shall breed, Keep, sell or purchase an Animal in the
District:
(a) unless permitted under section 5.4 of this bylaw;
(b) that is the product of breeding with a wolf, including
wolf/Dog cross; or
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(c) that is an Exotic or Wild Animal unless expressly permitted
under Provincial or Federal regulations permitting or
licencing.
9.1.2 No Person shall operate or carry on a circus, public show, exhibition,
carnival or performance in which Exotic or Wild Animals accompany
or are required to perform tricks, fight or participate in
performances for the amusement or entertainment of an audience.
9.1.3 Notwithstanding section 10.1.2, nothing contained in this bylaw
shall prohibit or restrict the operation of an aquarium or zoological
park as accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoological Parks
and Aquariums.
9.1.4 No person shall, breed, sell, transfer or exchange, or offer to breed,
sell, transfer or exchange, for any consideration whatsoever in the
District, either on a temporary or permanent basis, any endangered
Animal or any Prohibited Animal or Dangerous Animal.
9.1.5 For the purpose of section 10.1.1 through 10.1.5. Prohibited
Animals include any Animal listed in or falling within those classes
of Animals listed in Schedule “E” attached and forming part of this
bylaw.
Part 10 Cats
10.1.1 No Owner shall Keep or permit to be kept more than six (6) weaned
Altered Cats on any one parcel, except at the Animal Control Facility,
or in the lawful and licenced operation of a Pet store, veterinary
medical clinic, or Pet care establishment.
Part 11 Livestock
11.1.1 No Owner shall Keep or permit to be kept Livestock except as
permitted under the District’s Zoning Bylaw, as amended.
11.1.2 No Owner shall suffer or permit any Livestock owned by him or in his
charge to:
(a) stray or trespass on a Highway;
(b) stray or trespass in a Public Place;
(c) stray of trespass on a private place; or
(d) graze on unfenced land, unless they are securely tethered.
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11.1.3 Every Owner keeping Livestock shall ensure that:
(a) flies and other insects are controlled by good manure
management by the use of approved insecticides approved
by the Pesticide Branch of the Ministry of Environment
Province of British Columbia;
(b) both the inside and outside of any building, pen, stable, shed
or structure housing Livestock is kept clean; and
(c) manure does not accumulate on any parcel except in a
properly contained manner so that runoff to public
watercourses or onto adjacent properties does not occur.
Part 12 Boarding Kennels
12.1 No person shall board dogs in the District overnight for a fee except:
(a) in the Animal Control Facility established by the District
under section 5.4 of this bylaw;
(b) in a veterinary medical clinic for the purpose of medical care
of treatment;
(c) in a Pet store where dogs are for sale; or
(d) in a licenced Commercial Kennel.
Part 13 Pet Stores
13.1 Duties of a Pet Store Operator - General
13.1.1 Every Pet store operator shall ensure that:
(a) no animal be offered for sale or kept in the store unless the
Pet Store Owner has well documented information of the
name and address of the person or company from whom the
animal was acquired;
(b) all persons who attend to the care of Animals have the skills,
knowledge, ability, training and supplies necessary for the
humane care of such Animals;
(c) no Animals are handled by members of the public except
under supervision of a Pet store employee;
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(d) there is a documented plan acceptable to the BCSPCA of
socializing any puppies or kittens to a home environment if
they are not purchased by 12 weeks of age.
(e) all Animals are provided with sufficient water, food, shelter,
warmth, lighting, cleaning, sanitation, exercise, grooming,
veterinary care, and any other care required to maintain the
health, safety and well-being of such Animals as prescribed
by the SPCA; and
(f) all Dogs are walked daily.
13.1.2 Every Pet store operators shall ensure that cages or other places
where Animals are kept are:
(a) maintained in good repair;
(b) kept in a clean and sanitary condition;
(c) regularly disinfected and free of offensive and disagreeable
odours;
(d) kept free of all Animal waste, which the Pet store operator
must dispose of in an appropriate manner; and
(e) well-ventilated.
13.1.3 Every cage in which an Animal is kept shall be:
(a) proportionate in size to the size and species of Animal and
allow room for the Animal to stand to its full height, turn
around with ease, and perform any other normal postural or
behavioural movement and cats and dogs should be able to
hold their tails erect when in a normal standing position; and
(b) primary enclosures should allow animals to see out but
should also provide at least some opportunity to avoid visual
contact with other animals; and
(c) equipped with appropriate containers for food and water.
13.1.4 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2, every cage in
which a Cat or kitten is kept shall:
(a) have a floor with an impermeable surface or other such
flooring as is approved by the Animal Control Officer;
(b) be constructed to support the weight of the Cat or kitten
without bending; and
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(c) have a litter pan made from non-absorbent material or a
disposable pan containing sufficient litter.
13.1.5 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2 and 13.1.3,
every cage in which more than one Cat or kitten is kept shall provide
an elevated platform, surface or surfaces, of adequate size to hold
the occupants.
13.1.6 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2, every cage in
which a Dog or puppy is kept shall:
(a) have a floor with an impermeable surface or such flooring as
is approved by the Animal Control Officer; and
(b) be constructed:
i) to support the weight of the Dog or puppy without
bending; and
ii) so that it can be cleaned and sanitized.
13.1.7 Every cage in which Birds are kept shall:
(a) be constructed of materials which are impervious to
moisture and easy to clean and disinfect;
(b) have a removable, impermeable bottom; and
(c) be of sufficient size to enable each Bird to fully extend its
wings in all directions.
13.1.8 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.7, every cage in
which Finches or Canaries are kept shall:
(a) contain two (2) perches, mounted so as to encourage flight
between each perch; and
(b) have adequate space for the Birds to sit comfortably when
all Birds are perched at the same time.
13.2 Duties of a Pet Store Operator – Segregation of Ill or Injured Animals
13.2.1 Every Pet store operator shall provide an area for the segregation of
Animals which are injured, ill, or in need of special care, treatment
or attention, from other Animals in the Pet store.
13.2.2 In addition to the provisions of subsection 13.2.1, every Pet store
operator who has an Animal in his care, which is, or appears to be,
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suffering from a disease transmittable to humans or other Animals,
shall:
(a) immediately notify the Medical Health Officer; and
(b) ensure that such Animal is kept isolated from healthy
Animals, until it has been determined by the Medical Health
Officer that such Animal is free from the disease in
questions.
13.2.3 Where an operator has received notice from the Medical Health
Officer in accordance with subsection 13.2.2, that the Animal:
(a) is diseased, the Pet store operator must not permit such
Animal to come into contact with, or be in danger of
transmitting the disease to, other Animals; or
(b) is suffering from an incurable disease, the Pet store operator
must make arrangements to have it immediately destroyed
in a manner approved by the Medical Health Officer.
13.3 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Veterinary Care
13.3.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) post in a conspicuous place, and make accessible to all
employees of the Pet store, the name and telephone number
of a veterinarian who may be contacted to provide all
necessary services; and
(b) ensure that:
i) any Animal which is ill or injured is promptly examined
and treated by a veterinarian; and
ii) any necessary euthanasia and disposal of an Animal
is performed by, or under the supervision of, a
veterinarian.
13.4 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Pet Store Register
13.4.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) Keep and maintain a legible Pet store register in the Pet
store, containing a record of all transactions in which
Animals have been acquired or disposed of by the Pet store;
and
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(b) provide the Pet store register for the inspection at the
request of a Animal Control Officer and provide copies of any
entries required by the Animal Control Officer.
13.4.2 Each transaction recorded in the Pet store shall be retained for at
least twelve (12) months from the date of the transaction.
13.4.3 The Pet store register required under subsection 13.4.1 shall
contain the following information in respect of each Animal acquired
by the Pet store operator:
(a) the name of the person or company from whom the Animal
was acquired;
(b) the date of purchase or acquisition;
(c) a description of the sex and color of the Animal purchased or
acquired and, where applicable, the tattoo or microchip or
other identifying markings;
(d) the date the Animal was sold or otherwise disposed of by the
Pet store operator; and
(e) where an Animal has been disposed of other than by sale,
the method and reason for such disposal.
13.5 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Information Provided to Purchasers
13.5.1 Every Pet store operator shall, at the time an Animal is sold, provide
the purchaser with a written record of sale containing the following
information:
(a) a description of the Animal, including its breed or cross
breed, sex, age, color and markings;
(b) the date of sale;
(c) the name and address of the Pet store;
(d) a description of any tattoo; and
(e) a record of all vaccinations.
13.5.2 For all Rabbits, Dogs or Cats sold, a Pet store operator shall, in
addition to the information required under subsection 13.5.1,
provide the purchaser with a certificate, dated and signed by a
veterinarian:
(a) verifying the health of the Rabbit, Dog or Cat;
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(b) indicating proof of inoculation and de-worming; and
(c) indicating Animal has been Altered.
(d) For each sled dog offered for sale, a life cycle plan for each
sled dog must be prepared by the Pet Store Operator in
accordance with BC Sled Dog Regulations.
13.5.3 Every Pet store operator shall, at the time an Animal is sold, provide
the purchaser with written instructions on the proper care and
feeding of the Animal, including:
(a) appropriate diet, including any special dietary needs;
(b) proper handling techniques;
(c) basic living environment and type of enclosure, if applicable,
including appropriate temperature, lighting, humidity control,
or other requirements specific to the Animal;
(d) exercise needs, if any; and
(e) any other care requirements to maintain the health and well-
being of the Animal.
13.5.4 For all Reptiles sold, a Pet store operator shall, in addition to the
information required under subsections 13.5.1 and 13.5.3 provide
the purchaser with written information regarding the risks of
contracting salmonella and measures to prevent such contraction.
13.6 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Reptiles
13.6.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) place a notice outside of each enclosure holding a Reptile
clearly setting out the following information:
i) the type of species, identified by both common and
scientific (Latin) name, contained in the enclosure;
ii) the approximate length the Reptile will reach on
maturity, measured from snout to tail;
iii) the maximum natural life-span of the Reptile; and
(b) post signs in any area where Reptiles are displayed with
information regarding the risks of contracting salmonella and
measures to prevent such contraction.
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13.7 Pet Store Operator – Prohibitions
13.7.1 A Pet store operator shall not:
(a) confine incompatible species in the same cage;
(b) separate any Animal from its mother prior to it being weaned,
except for Birds which have been separated for the purpose
of hand feeding; and
(c) sell, offer to sell, or display to the public
i) any Prohibited Animal;
ii) any Reptile which is not Captive Bred;
iii) any Animal whose color has been altered or
enhanced with dye, whether applied externally or by
ingestion;
iv) any Animal which suffers from or exhibits signs of an
infectious disease, a nutritional deficiency,
parasitism, fractures or congenital deformities; or
v) any Unaltered Animal.
Part 14 Offence and Penalty
14.1 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or
permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or
who neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a
provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties
imposed under this bylaw, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a
violation continues to exist.
14.2 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a
fine or to imprisonment, or to both a fine and imprisonment, not exceeding
the maximum allowed by the Offence Act.
Schedules
Schedule A – Annual Dog Licence Fees
Schedule B – Prohibited Areas
Schedule C - Off Leash Areas
Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog
Schedule E - Prohibited Animals
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READ A FIRST TIME on [Date]
READ A SECOND TIME on [Date]
READ A THIRD TIME on [Date]
ADOPTED by the Council on[Date]
PRESIDING MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
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Schedule A - Fees & Charges
1. Dog licence fees shall be as follows:
Paid BEFORE Jan 31 of
the current calendar year
Paid AFTER Jan 31 of the
current calendar year
(a) Unaltered Dog $52.00 $68.00
(b) Unaltered Dog
(Seniors Discount)
$26.00 $34.00
(c) Altered Dog $25.00 $41.00
(d) Altered Dog
(Seniors Discount)
$12.50 $20.50
(e) Aggressive Dog $200.00 $200.00
2. A Dog that is licenced under section 1 (a) qualifies for a rebate of $27.00 if a
Certificate of Castration/Ovariohysterectomy is provided as proof from a
registered veterinarian. Such proof must be provided within the calendar year in
which the fees were paid.
3. A Dog purchased or obtained on or after July 1, which is subsequently licenced
within thirty (30) days of purchase, may qualify for a licence fee of $12.50 for an
Altered Dog and $26.00 for an Unaltered Dog with proof of
Castration/Ovariohysterectomy and proof of purchase or proof of when the Dog
was acquired.
4. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for:
a. replacing a lost Dog tag;
b. transferring a Dog licence from one Owner to another;
c. transferring a Dog licence from a deceased Dog to a new Dog; and
d. transferring a Dog licence from another District to Maple Ridge.
Impound fees
1. For a licenced Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $50.00
(b) Second Impoundment $75.00
(c) Third Impoundment $150.00
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Schedule A - Fees & Charges
2. For an Unlicenced Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $75.00
(b) Second Impoundment $150.00
(c) Third Impoundment $300.00
3. For each Dangerous or Aggressive Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $500.00
(b) Second Impoundment $1000.00
4. For an altered Cat or unaltered Cat $30.00 minimum
5. For any Livestock $50.00 per day, per Animal
6. For any Poultry $10.00 per day, per Animal
7. For any Rabbit $10.00 per day, per Animal
Maintenance Fees (Boarding while Impounded)
In addition to the impound fees set out above, the Dog Owner shall be charged a
maintenance fee of:
1. For each Dog $15.00 per day, after the first day
2. For each Cat $5.00 per day, after the first day
3. For each Poultry $10.00 per day, after the first day
4. For any Rabbit $10.00 per day, after the first day
5. For any Livestock $25.00 per day, after the first day
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Schedule B – Prohibited Areas
Pursuant to section 7.2.1(a), Dogs are prohibited in the following areas:
1. In, on, or within 5 meters of:
(a) Playgrounds
(b) Sports Fields
(c) Municipal Golf Courses
(d) Tennis or Basketball Courts
(e) Wading Pools
(f) Recreational Swimming Beaches
(g) Food Service Areas or Concessions
(h) Picnic Eating Areas and Picnic Shelters
(i) Municipal and Public Buildings (including daycares, recreation, and
community centres)
2. Haney Wharf Park
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Schedule C - Off Leash Areas
Pursuant to section 7.2, a Commercial Dog Walker is permitted to walk in the
following parks or public trails during the posted park or trail operating hours.
Pursuant to section 6.2 a maximum of three (3) Dogs per Owner are permitted off
leash and under immediate control of an Owner.
1. Jerry Sulina Park (13200 210 St)
2. Volker Park (21113 123 Ave)
3. Albion Fairground Park (23778 104 Ave)
4. Other areas so designated by the District from time to time provided there is
adequate signage stating and designating the area of the “Off Leash Park.”
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Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog
I,____________________________________________________________________,of
(name of Owner)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(address of Owner)
In the District of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, hereby apply for the release of a:
________________________________________________________________________
(breed, colour and sex of Dog)
Named:
________________________________________________________________________
(given name of Dog) (the “Dog”)
which has been Impounded pursuant to the District of Maple Ridge Animal Control
and Licencing Bylaw, in force from time to time.
1. I am the Owner of the Dog.
2. I am aware that the Dog is an “Aggressive Dog” within the meaning prescribed by
the Bylaw and I am aware of the responsibility and potential liability that rests
with me in keeping or harbouring the Dog.
3. In consideration of the release of the Dog to me, I hereby acknowledge, covenant
and agree with the District:
(a) that I have constructed on the premises where the Dog will be kept an
“enclosure” within the meaning prescribed by the Bylaw;
(b) that I will at all times when the Dog is not effectively muzzled, on a leash
and under the care and control of a person competent to control the Dog
indoors or within a securely closed and locked enclosure;
(c) that I will save harmless and indemnify the District, its Animal Control
Officers and any of its other officers, employees, agents or elected or
appointed officials from and against any and all actions, causes of action
proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, cost of expenses
whatsoever and by whomsoever brought relating to the release of the Dog
to me or the keeping or harboring of the Dog by me, and without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, for any personal injury or death inflicted
on any other Animal or any person by the Dog or any damage to property
caused by the Dog, and I am aware that if the Dog is ever again to be
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found At Large or not confined as herein before provided, that the District
may seize the Dog and I will be liable for costs of impounding and the Dog
as an Aggressive Dog under the Bylaw.
4. I submit herewith the sum of $_____________ in payment for all licence and
impounding fees payable by me pursuant to the Bylaw.
__________________________________
Signature of Owner
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Schedule E - Prohibited Animals
1. All Animals whose importation, possession or sale is prohibited because they
are designated as protected or endangered pursuant to an International,
Federal, or Provincial law, regulation or agreement.
2. All Venomous or Toxic Animals (which includes retiles and arachnids),
regardless of whether the venom glands have been removed.
3. The following Reptiles:
(a) All snakes that reach a length of two (2) meters or more on maturity
and the following snakes
i. amethyst python (Morelia amethistina);
ii. burmese python (pyton molarus bivittatus);
iii. reticulated python (python reticulates);
iv. african rock python (python sebae sebae);
v. green anaconda (eunectes murinus); and
vi. yellow anaconda (eunectes notaeus)
(b) All lizards that reach a length of one (1) meter or more (measured from
the snout to tail) on maturity and the following lizards:
i. african nile monitor (varanus nilticus);
ii. asian water monitor (varanus salvator);
iii. papuan monitor (varanus salvadorii);
iv. common green iguana (iguana iguana); and
v. tatara (spheodonitida)
(c) All crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles, caimans and ghariel)
(d) All aquatic turtles; and
(e) All tiger salamanders and axolotyls (mexican salamanders or “walking
fish”).
4. All arachnids falling under the conventional classification of “old world”;
5. All bullfrogs;
6. All scorpions, except the pandinus species;
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7. All millipedes, centipedes, mantids, stickbugs, and mafagascar hissing
cockroaches.
8. The following species:
(a) Canidae, (wolves, jackals, foxes and hybrids there of), except the
domestic Dog
(b) Cetacean, (beluga whale, orca whale, dolphin)
(c) Chiroptera, (bats, including flying foxes)
(d) Edentates, (anteaters, sloths and armadillos)
(e) Elephantidae, (elephants)
(f) Erinacidae, except the African pigmy hedgehog
(g) Felidae, except the domestic Cat, including Savannahs and Servals
(h) Hyaenidae (hyenas)
(i) Lagomorphs (Rabbits, hares and pikas), except the domestic Rabbit
(j) Marsupials (kangaroos, opossums and wallabies), except sugar gliders
derived from self-sustaining captive populations
(k) Mustelidae (mink, skunks, otters, badgers and weasels), except the
domestic ferret
(l) Pinnipeds, (seals, fur seals and walruses)
(m) Primates (gorillas, chimpanzees, lemurs and monkeys)
(n) Procyonidea (raccoons, coatimundi and cacomistles)
(o) Raptors, diurnal and nocturnal (eagles, hawks, owls, osprey, falcons,
kites, vultures and buzzards)
(p) Ratites (ostriches, rheas and cassowaries)
(q) Rodentia (porcupines and prairie Dogs), except rodents which do not
exceed 1,500 grams and are derived from self-sustaining captive
populations
(r) Ursidae (bears)
(s) Viverridae (mongoose, civets and genets)
** the Animals listed in brackets are examples only and do not limit the generality of
the listed class of species.
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: October 15, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Proposed Amending Building Bylaw 6950-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council adopted the current Building Bylaw No. 6825-2012 on June 26, 2012, however the fee
schedules which form part of the Bylaw as Schedules A, D, E and F that provide the fees for Building,
Plumbing,, Gas and Electrical permits and inspection services were not amended at that time.
During Council’s review of the Building Bylaw it was directed that a review of the Bylaw fee structure
be brought forward for consideration as well. The purpose of this report is to respond to Council’s
request for updated fee schedules for the Building Bylaw. The new updated Building Bylaw has
provided the consistency, the new regulations of the Safety Standards Act of BC, the Safety
Standards Electrical and Gas Regulations and the new Provincial Sewerage Regulations as
anticipated. The amending schedules are attached to this report as proposed Building Bylaw No.
6950-2012 (attached as Appendix I). It is intended that following Council’s review at Workshop the
Bylaw will be forwarded to Committee of the Whole.
The base building permit fees are calculated the same across the region which is based upon the
construction value of the project submitted by the applicant. The proposed fee structure does not
impact the overall building permit cost and it is the non-base fees that are the subject of this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950 - 2012 be referred to a regular Council
meeting.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The attached Amending Building Bylaw sets out updated fee schedules for the various disciplines
the District are mandated to enforce. Staff have compared the District’s existing fee structure
with other lower mainland local governments fees for the same permits and inspection services
and found that our fees are significantly lower and with respect to fees for service the District is
subsidizing the construction industry on every permit that is issued. The fee structure within the
proposed Bylaw has not been changed or amended since 1998 and requires updating to meet
the actual cost of providing the service.
The proposed fee structure does not impact the overall building permit valuation as this is
based on the "Base Fees" identified at the beginning of Schedule A. After adoption of the new
fee Schedules the overall building permit cost will not have changed. The amending fees are to
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reflect those base permit costs that currently value less than the costs to perform the
inspections as most permits require at minimum 3 inspections. Also, those fees in areas that
require additional administrative and enforcement efforts have been increased to reflect these
additional costs.
b) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The revisions incorporated within the Draft Amending Building Bylaw have been discussed at our
Builders Forums.
CONCLUSIONS:
The attached Bylaw has been prepared to clearly set out a revised fee structure for building,
plumbing, gas and electrical permit fees and inspections to ensure the cost of the delivery of
these services by the District is covered in their entirety. A comparison of similar fees from other
lower mainland local governments is will be presented to Council for their information. This report
responds to Council’s request to provide an updated fee schedule for fees and inspection
services provided to the community in the area of construction and development.
“Original signed by Stephen Cote-Rolvink”
_______________________________________________
Co-Prepared by: Stephen Cote-Rolvink
Manager of Inspection Services
“Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: E. S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
___________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager, Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”
____________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
LH/jd
Appendix I – Schedule A, D, E & F
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
Bylaw No. 6950-2012
A Bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6825-2012
________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6825-2012;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1. This bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-
2012”.
2. Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6825-2012 is amended by:
(a) Deleting Schedule A “Building Permit Fees” in its entirety and replacing it with Building
Amending Bylaw 6825-2012 Schedule A “Building Permit Fees”, attached hereto;
(b) Deleting Schedule D “Plumbing Permit Fees” in its entirety and replacing it with Building
Amending Bylaw 6825-2012 Schedule D “Plumbing Permit Fees”, attached hereto;
(c) Deleting Schedule E “Gas Permit Fees” in its entirety and replacing it with Building
Amending Bylaw 6825-2012 Schedule E “Gas Permit Fees”, attached hereto; and
(d) Deleting Schedule F “Electrical Permit Fees” in its entirety and replacing it with Building
Amending Bylaw 6825-2012 Schedule F “Electrical Permit Fees”, attached hereto;
READ a first time the day of 2012
READ a second time the day of 2012
READ a third time the day of 2012
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the day of 2012
PRESIDING MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees
Effective 2012
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to construct a Building or a Pool plus
taxes where applicable:
BASE FEES
For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of up to
$5000.00 - $150.00
For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of
$150.00 plus:
$8.95 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to
$25,000.00, plus
$8.65 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
$50,000.00, plus
$8.10 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
$75,000.00, plus
$7.60 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
$100,000.00, plus
$6.30 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
infinite.
NOTE: Building Values shall be based upon current estimated Construction costs. The current
edition of the Marshall Valuation Service, the Marshall and Swift Residential Cost Handbook or other
valuation tables may be used by the Chief Building Official to determine the market value for the
purpose of assessing Permit fees.
OTHER FEES
Where an application is made for a Building Permit for other than Single Family Detached Dwellings,
there will be an additional fee of $85.00 per dwelling unit.
In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit pursuant to
this Bylaw:
1. Permit to erect a retaining wall - first 20m or portion thereof $100.00
for each additional 10m or portion thereof - $45.00
2. Permit to install a fireplace, stove or chimney - $100.00 for each fireplace, stove or flue.
3. Permit to install a Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing System - $100.00
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees
Effective 2012
4. Building Demolition Permit - $150.00 per building
5. Temporary Building Permit $150.00 (see bylaw for additional securities)
6. Temporary Second Dwelling Permit - $150.00 (see bylaw for additional securities)
Provisional Occupancy Permit -
(a) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(i) $250.00 (90 day maximum period)
(ii) $125.00 renewal (90 day maximum period)
(b) MULTI FAMILY DWELLING
(i) $120.00 per unit (120 day maximum period)
(ii) $60.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum)
(c) OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL
(i) $500.00 per unit (60 day maximum period)
(ii) $250.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum)
8. For Change of Occupancy or use where a Building Permit is not required - $150.00
9. Permit Assignment or Transfer Fee - $150.00
10. Permit Renewal Fee - $150.00
11. Re-inspection Fee where more than 1 re-inspection is required due to the fault of the holder of
a Building Permit - $150.00 for each extra re-inspection required.
12. Address Changes and Additional Unit Numbers:
(i) If Permit has been issued but no occupancy Permit issued - $150.00 per unit;
(ii) Permit application in process but Permit not issued - $75.00 per unit
(iii) Occupancy Permit issued or existing buildings, follow fee schedule in accordance
with Maple Ridge Building Numbering Bylaw
13. Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $0.50
per total km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the
shortest available highway route and return travel back to municipal hall.
14. Miscellaneous, House Move and Special Inspections:
(a) during normal working hours - $90.00 per hour;
(b) outside normal working hours - $120.00 per hour;
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees
Effective 2012
(c) minimum charge - 1 hour or as determined by collective agreement
15. A fee of $5.00 per page, for plans for micro film charge or digitization of data over and above
the Building Permit Fee. 50 page minimum for single family and duplexes and 300 page
minimum for multi residential, commercial, industrial and institutional.
16. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of alternate solutions, plans and
specifications:
(a) Plan Check Fee - $150.00 including up to two hours and $75.00 per hour thereafter
(b) Single or Two Family - minimum $150.00 per unit
(c) Other than Single or Two Family - minimum $150.00 per Building
(d) Initial review of each alternate solution - $400.00 and $200.00 per revision thereof
17. For each written Building record search, for legal purposes a fee of $200.00 per parcel or file
is applicable plus a fee of 10 dollars per page for supporting documentation.
18. Business License Inspection Fee - minimum $75.00 per inspection,
maximum $150.00 per inspection.
19. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $2,500.00 per Building.
20. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value. The
new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50%
administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
21. A fee of $75.00 for environmental inspection shall be paid for each residential unit with a
value in excess of $20,000.00. For each non residential unit a fee of $75.00 per unit shall be
paid where the value exceeds $40,000.00.
22. A fee of $150.00 is required for each submission for minor revisions being requested to plans
issued in support of a building permit. Any major revisions or revisions requiring structural
modifications will be assessed and additional plan check fee as specified in item 16 of
schedule “A”.
23. Notwithstanding the permit fees set out in Schedule “A”, a building permit fee may be reduced
or waived should the application for the works be made under a District initiated revitalization
program. The amount or percentage of reduction applicable will be that value as expressed
within the most current revitalization report endorsed by the council of the District. Should a
dispute as to the amount of reduction arise the form as retained by the Districts Clerks
Department will be the enforceable copy.
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “D” – Plumbing Permit Fees
Effective 2012
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install, alter or repair Plumbing plus
taxes where applicable:
1. Minimum fee for any Plumbing Permit or inspections - $100.00
2. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fixtures:
$20.00 for the first fixture plus
$18.50 for each additional fixture
$10.00 for each roughed in fixture location
For the purpose of this Bylaw, “fixtures” shall include Pools, interceptors, hot water storage tanks,
automatic washers, roof drains, rainwater leaders, floor drains, radiant heating lo ops, solar panels,
geothermal and built-in dishwashers.
Where an application is made for a Plumbing Permit for other than single family detached dwellings,
there will be an additional fee of $40.00 per dwelling unit.
Permit fees for finishing Plumbing only (installation of fixtures where rough-in Plumbing exists) shall
be 50% of the above fees.
3. For Plumbing Construction which involves the connection of hydraulic equipment or the
installation of vacuum breakers, backflow prevention devices or simila r equipment - $40.00
per item connected or installed.
4. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of lawn irrigation systems - $65.00
5. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fire sprinkler systems:
(a) for up to fifteen (15) sprinkler heads - $150.00
(b) for each additional sprinkler head - $ 1.00
6. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of standpipes, Fire Department
connections, fire hose connections and fire hydrants - $35.00 for each hydrant or hose
connection.
7. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of storm sewers, perimeter
foundation drains, sanitary sewers or water service lines:
(a) for single or two-family dwellings - $60.00 each
(b) for other than single or two-family dwellings:
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “D” – Plumbing Permit Fees
Effective 2012
(i) first 30 metres or part thereof - $60.00 each
(ii) each additional 30 metres or part thereof - $30.00 each
(iii) each sump, catch basin, rock pit, dry well or manhole - $30.00
8. Re-inspection fee where more than 1 re -inspection is required due to the fault of the Permit
holder - $150.00 for each extra re-inspection required.
9. Permit assignment or transfer fee - $150.00
10. Permit renewal - $75.00
11. Miscellaneous and special inspections:
(a) During normal working hours - $90.00 per hour;
(b) Outside normal working hours - $120.00 per hour;
(c) Minimum Charge - 1 Hour or as determined by collective agreement.
12. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications:
(a) Plan Check Fee - $150.00 including up to two hours and $75.00 per hour thereafter
(b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per unit.
(c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per Building.
13. Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $0.50
per total km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the
shortest available highway route and return travel back to municipal hall.
14. Business License Inspection Fee - minimum $75.00 per inspection, maximum $150.00 per
inspection.
15. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $2,500.00 per Building.
16. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected
information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a
50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “E” – Gas Permit Fees
Effective 2012
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install or alter gas Construction plus
taxes where applicable:
1. For gas Construction which involves the replacement of an appliance or the installation of a
new gas appliance.
(a) for Single or Multi-Family Dwellings:
(i) $40.00 per appliance, $100.00 minimum
(b) for other than Single or Multi-Family Dwellings:
(i) up to 102,000 BTU/hr $60.00 per appliance, $150.00 minimum
(ii) 102,001 - 409,000 BTU/hr $70.00 per appliance, $150.00 minimum
NOTE: Fees for additional appliances are calculated on BTU rating.
2. Where an application is made for a Permit for other than single family detached dwellings,
there will be an additional fee of $40.00 per dwelling unit.
3. Gas Heated Buildings - Building heat loss calculation review
(i) $75.00 per Single Family Dwelling.
(ii) $15.00 per unit for Multi Family Use - not less than $75.00 per Building/cluster
(iii) $150.00 per Building for other than Residential.
4. For gas Construction which involves the installation of vents or furnace plenums only - $75.00
each
5. For gas Construction which involves the installation of house piping:
(a) for single or two family dwellings - $75.00 per unit
(b) for other than single or two family dwellings:
(i) first 30 metres or part thereof - $60.00 per unit plus
(ii) each additional 30 metres or part thereof - $30.00 per unit
6. Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) inspection is required due to faul ty workmanship or
materials - $150.00 for each extra re-inspection required.
7. Permit Renewal - $75.00
8. Permit Transfer - $150.00
9. Miscellaneous and special inspections:
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “E” – Gas Permit Fees
Effective 2012
(a) During normal working hours - $90.00 per hour;
(b) Outside normal working hours - $120.00 per hour;
(c) Minimum charge - l hour or as determined by collective agreement
10. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on
application of Gas Permit.
(a) Plan Check Fee - $150.00 per hour including up to two hours and $75.00 per hour
thereafter
(b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per unit
(c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per Building.
11. Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $0.50
per total km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the
shortest available highway route and return travel back to municipal hall.
12. Oil and Propane Fee Schedule would follow the Gas Fee Schedule “E” in its entirety.
13. Business Licence Inspection Fee - minimum $75.00 per inspection, maximum $150.00 per
inspection.
14. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $2,500.00 per Building.
15. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected
information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a
50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee .
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees
Effective 2012
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install Electrical Equipment plus
taxes where applicable :
For one and two Family Dwellings including additions, the Permit fee shall be 15% of the building
Permit fee or the minimum electrical Permit fee, which ever is greater.
The following additional charges are applicable to one and two family dwelling when the electrical
Permit is taken out in conjunction with a building permit:
1. a) Each hot tub or spa $15.00
b) Each hydro massage tub bath $15.00
c) Electrical Heating or based on the value $75.00 minimum
of electrical heating contract, which ever is greater
d) Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps $15.00 per unit
e) Each sub panel $15.00
Fees for all other work not included above
For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation of $0.00 - $1000.00 -
$150.00 plus:
$23.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $10,000.00 plus
$ 10.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $100,000.00 plus
$ 7.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $250,000.00 plus
$ 5.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $300,000.00 plus
$ 4.00 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof over $300,000.00 to infinite.
NOTE: Market values shall be based upon current estimated electrical installation costs.
Where an application is made for an Electr ical Permit for other than Single Family Detached
Dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $30.00 per dwelling unit.
Note: Low Voltage Electrical Permits are exempted from this unit charge.
In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install
Electrical Equipment.
2. Underground Service Duct - $75.00
3. Temporary:
(a) Temporary to permanent connection conversion $75.00
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees
Effective 2012
(b) Temporary Service connection $75.00
4. Temporary current Permit for uses other than carnivals:
(a) Initial six (6) month period - $200.00
(b) Each additional six (6) month renewal period - $150.00
5. Special Event Permit Including Carnivals:
Each Location: $75.00 and minimum fee $150.00
6. Movie Location Fee:
(a) One location – valid for 180 days from issuance$150.00
(b) Two locations – valid for 180 days $210.00
(c) Three locations – valid for 180 days $270.00
(d) Four locations – valid for 180 days $300.00
(e) Five locations – valid for 180 days $360.00
(f) Six locations – valid for 180 days $420.00
(g) Seven locations – valid for 180 days $480.00
(h) Eight locations – valid for 180 days $540.00
(i) Nine locations – valid for 180 days $600.00
(j) Annual Permit – unlimited locations $660.00
(k) Additional fee: Inspections outside normal
work hours
$206.00 minimum or as determined by
collective agreement
7. Annual Permit:
(a) for commercial or industrial facilities:
(i) per KVA of service capacity .15
(ii) minimum fee $150.00
(iii) maximum fee $2,500.00
(b) for educational or institutional facilities - $7.50 for each classroom, shop, laboratory,
office, etc.
Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees
Effective 2012
8. Pool Grounding Permit - $100.00
9. Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) re-inspection is required due to faulty workmanship
or materials - $150.00 for each extra re-inspection required.
10. Permit Transfer - $150.00
11. Permit Renewal - $75.00
12. Miscellaneous and special inspections:
(a) During normal working hours - $90.00 per hour;
(b) Outside normal working hours - $120.00 per hour;
(c) Minimum charge - One (1) hour or as determined by collective agreement
13. Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $0.50
per total km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the
shortest available highway route and return travel back to municipal hall.
14. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications :
(a) Plan Check Fee - minimum $150.00 including up to two hours and $75.00 per hour
thereafter
(b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per unit.
(c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $150.00 per Building.
15. Business License Inspection Fee - minimum $75.00 per inspection, maximum $150.00 per
inspection.
16. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $2,500.00 per Building.
17. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration of the Permit value to obtain a lesser Permit
fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value. The new
Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50% administrative
fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6896-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6896-2012."
2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as:
Lot 9 District Lot 277 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 20332
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No.1557 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-1 (Residential District).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 28th day of February, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the 11th day of September, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 16th day of October, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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MAPLE RID GE ZONE AMENDING
Bylaw No. 6896-2012Map No. 1557From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
To: R-1 (Residential District)
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 23, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/116/10
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council
SUBJECT: Final Reading:
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6793-2011
12393 203 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Bylaw 6793-2011 has been considered by Council at Public Hearing and subsequently was granted
Second and Third Reading. The applicant has requested that Final Reading be granted. The
purpose of the rezoning is to permit the subdivision into three lots to be zoned RS-1b with an area
not less than 557 m2 each. The proposed Subdivision plan is attached as Appendix C.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6793-2011 be adopted.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Council considered this rezoning application at a Public Hearing held on August 30, 2011. Based on
the concerns expressed by the surrounding residents to this application, Council deferred Third
Reading on August 30, 2012 until the concerns had been addressed. With the applicant agreeing to
restrict the design of the houses to a single-storey, rancher style home, Council granted Third
Reading on November 08, 2011 to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6793-2011 with the
stipulation that the following conditions be addressed:
i. Road dedication as required;
ii. Removal of the existing buildings;
iii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether
there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile
pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the
regulations;
iv. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act,
the subdivider will provide a Site Profile for the subject land.
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The following applies to the above:
i. A two metre road dedication across the 203rd Street frontage has been approved;
ii. All existing buildings have been removed;
iii. A disclosure statement from a registered Professional Engineer stating there is not
evidence of an underground storage tank has been received; and
iv. A Site Profile has been received for the subject property.
b) Additional Information:
On November 8, 2011, Council added the condition that a Design Covenant restricting the design of
the proposed homes to a single-storey, rancher style home be added as a condition of rezoning. This
design covenant has been registered on title of the subject land.
A Development Variance Permit DVP/116/10 is requested to allow a reduction in the minimum lot
width from 15 metres to 14.58 metres. This application will be brought before the same Council
meeting as this rezoning application.
CONCLUSION:
As the applicant has met Council’s conditions, it is recommended that Final Reading be given to the
bylaw.
“Original signed by Ingrid Milne”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Ingrid Milne
Planning Technician
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by Paul Gill"
______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw No.6793-2011
Appendix C – Subdivision Plan
City of PittMeadows
District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Oct 11, 2012 FILE: RZ/116/10 BY: PC
12393 203 STREET
CORPORATION OFTHE DISTRICT OFMAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT PROPERTY
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6793 - 2011
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended.
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6793-2011."
2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as:
Lot 80 District Lot 263 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 40628
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1508 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium
Density) Residential).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2011.
READ a second time the 26th day of July, A.D. 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 30th day of August, A.D. 2011.
READ a third time the 8th day of November, A.D. 2011.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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Bylaw No.Map No. From:
To:
6793-20111508RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential)
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 23, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: SD/040/09
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Final Reading:
Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012
Upper Jackson Enhanced Landscape Maintenance
10125 248 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012 was considered by Council on October 9, 2012 and
subsequently was granted First, Second and Third Readings. The applicant has requested that Final
Reading be granted. The purpose of the bylaw is to provide for enhanced landscape maintenance of
two parkettes, three landscape areas, and the emergency access area within the development. The
bylaw would require the future property owners of each of the 108 lots to pay an annual fee as a
Local Service Tax for the enhanced landscape maintenance areas within the development.
Subdivision is proposed to occur in two phases and the Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No.
6948-2012 will apply to both phases.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012 be adopted.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
A Local Area Service, was formally petitioned by the property owner of 10125 248 Street per
Community Charter, Part 7, Division 5, 211 (1)(a). Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No.
6948-2012 was considered and subsequently granted First, Second and Third Readings on October
9, 2012.
The Local Area Service Bylaw will ensure enhanced landscape maintenance of two parkettes, three
landscape areas, and the emergency access area that will result from the subdivision of the site.
The developer of the site will be responsible for the enhanced landscaped areas installation and
maintenance costs, ensuring 100% survival, for the first five years. The costs for ongoing
maintenance in subsequent years will then be provided by the 108 property owners. The cost
recovery method would be the collection of 100% of the enhanced landscaping maintenance costs
as a Local Service Tax.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that Final Reading be given to Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-
2012.
"Original signed by Amelia Bowden"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Amelia Bowden
Planning Technician
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012
City of PittMeadows
District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Sep 25, 2012 VP/040/09 BY: JV
10125-248 St
CORPORATION OFTHE DISTRICT OFMAPLE RIDGE
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
LOCAL AREA SERVICE
Bylaw No. 6948-2012
A Bylaw to authorize a municipal service to maintain enhanced landscape areas;
to define the benefitting lands; and to establish that the cost of the municipal service
shall be borne by the owners of real property within such defined area.
WHEREAS, Council has been petitioned to provide a municipal service pursuant to Division
5, Section 210 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c.26 (the “Community Charter”);
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Clerk has certified that the petition received for the municipal
services does constitute a sufficient and valid petition;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to proceed with the works;
AND WHEREAS the “Maple Ridge Local Area Service Policy”, as amended, provides that the
cost of providing a municipal service shall be recoverable from each of the existing parcels
of land and all future lots created by subdivision of the parcels, specifically:
Lot A Section 3 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP46878
that will benefit from the service.
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in
open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Upper Jackson Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012”.
2. The contents of Schedules “”A”, “B” and “C” attached hereto are hereby declared to
be made an integral part of this Bylaw.
3. The Local Area Service of the District for the benefit of which the enhanced
landscape areas are to be maintained as a municipal service are defined as the
hatched areas on the attached Schedule “A”.
4. The recommended procedures and frequencies for maintenance and Annual Charges are
described on the attached Schedule “B”.
5. The enhanced landscape area planting plan “Landscape Plan LAS Area”, drawing L7,
dated May 14, 2012, by M2 Landscape Architects; is attached as Schedule “C”.
6. This bylaw shall take effect as of the date of adoption hereof.
READ a first time the 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20.
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
248 ST.´
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MAPLE RIDGE LOCAL AREA SERVICE BYLAW
Bylaw No. 6948-2012
Enhanced Landscape Areas
Original Lot Boundary
Schedule "A"
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
LOCAL AREA SERVICE
BYLAW NO. 6948-2012
SCHEDULE “B”
Class of Work:
The establishment, maintenance and replacement of parkette areas, secondary landscape
areas and emergency access areas as indicated by bold outline on Schedule “A” are to be
be maintained as per the recommended procedures and frequencies for maintenance “Level 5 –
Background & Natural Areas” of the BC Landscape Standard. (BC Society of Landscape Architects
and BC Landscape & Nursery Association).
Annual Charge:
The Annual Charge is based on a per lot basis for each of the 108 lots created by the
subdivision of:
Lot A Section 3 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP46878
of $14.26 starting in 2018.
The charges established under this Bylaw shall be specifically charged against the parcels
benefitting from the work, payable by a per lot basis levied year by year.
The Annual Charge Adjustment:
The annual charge will be reviewed every three years by the Operations Department, and
adjusted accordingly to reflect any change in maintenance requirements or costs, and to
reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Vancouver, BC for the immediately
preceding year commencing with 2018, as provided by Statistics Canada.
District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
October 15, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor B. Masse F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor M. Morden Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor J. Dueck Other Staff as Required
A. Kopystynski, Planner
S. Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives
D. Denton, Business Retention & Expansion Officer
L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
Planning
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Economic Development Update
The Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing an overview of the economic development in Maple Ridge and in
association with the City of Pitt Meadows and the District of Mission. She
outlined economic priorities and strategies for further community
development.
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
Committee of the Whole Minutes
October 15, 2012
Page 2 of 5
1101 2012-017-RZ, 11750 and 11736 Burnett Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision into 5 single
family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1102 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street, Amended Second Reading, RS-2 to R-3
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the second and third
readings for Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 be rescinded
and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 as amended be
given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing to permit future
subdivision into 13 residential lots.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Subdivision Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
Committee of the Whole Minutes
October 15, 2012
Page 3 of 5
1103 DVP/116/10, 12393 203 Street
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal DVP/116/10 to vary minimum frontage
requirements.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2012
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended September 30, 2012 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1132 District-Owned Downtown Parking Lots
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the staff proceed
with a tender process to select a service provider to manage five District-
owned surface parking lots, that staff be directed to develop a long term use
and management plan and consider alternate uses for District owned parking
lots.
The Business Retention & Expansion Officer reviewed the report.
Committee of the Whole Minutes
October 15, 2012
Page 4 of 5
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
1133 2013 Council Meeting Schedule
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the 2013 Council
Meeting Schedule be adopted.
The Manager of Legislative Services reviewed the report. The committee
recommended that the schedule be adjusted to accommodate the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
conferences.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
Note: Councillor Hogarth and Councillor Morden excused themselves from
discussion of Item 1134 at 2:13 p.m. Councillor Hogarth manages property
referred to in the report and Councillor Morden owns property in the
downtown area.
1134 Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements
Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to execute Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements with the
qualified property owners.
The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning reviewed the report.
She gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the program.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 23,
2012.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES - Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
Committee of the Whole Minutes
October 15, 2012
Page 5 of 5
6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT – 2:20 p.m.
Note: Councillor Hogarth and Councillor Morden returned at 2:21 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Bob Jones – Chair, Maple Ridge Downtown Parking Society
Mr. Jones advised that the Maple Ridge Downtown Parking Society had
collected fees to acquire lots discussed in Item 1132 and that the title had
gone to the Municipality based on the fact that a society could not own
property. He advised that $2.8 million has been paid and the lots were for the
purpose of employee parking. Mr. Jones also advised that he was informed
on October 12 of the report and expressed concern that he has not been part
of the process. He stated that an agreement regarding the sale of the
property is in place.
__________________________________
R. Masse, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee
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May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 C/W COW CLOSED 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 COUNCIL 15 16 17 18 19 20 STAT VICTORIA DAY 21 PUBLIC HEARING 22 23 24 25 26 27 C/W COW CLOSED 28 COUNCIL 29 30 31 June 1 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C/W COW CLOSED 11 COUNCIL 12 13 14 15 16 17 C/W COW CLOSED 18 PUBLIC HEARING 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 COUNCIL 26 27 28 29 30 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
July 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 STAT CANADA DAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C/W COW CLOSED 9 COUNCIL 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PUBLIC HEARING 17 18 19 20 21 22 C/W COW CLOSED 23 COUNCIL 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
August 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat July 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 C/W COW CLOSED 27 PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL 28 29 30 31 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
September 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 STAT LABOUR DAY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C/W COW CLOSED 10 COUNCIL 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 C/W COW CLOSED 24 PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL 25 26 27 28 29 30 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
October 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C/W COW CLOSED 8 COUNCIL 9 10 11 12 13 14 STAT THANKSGIVING 15 PUBLIC HEARING 16 17 18 19 20 21 C/W COW CLOSED 22 COUNCIL 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
November 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 C/W COW CLOSED 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STAT REMEMBRANCE DAY 12 COUNCIL 13 14 15 16 17 18 C/W COW CLOSED 19 PUBLIC HEARING 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 COUNCIL 27 28 29 30 Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole
December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 C/W COW CLOSED 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BUSINESS PLANNING 10 BUSINESS PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STAT CHRISTMAS DAY 26 STAT BOXING DAY 27 28 29 30 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE Council Meetings Schedule 2013 C/W — Council Workshop COW — Committee of the Whole