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Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018
Governing BylawNo. 986Active
Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018Adopted 2018This bylaw regulates the use of parks and public spaces in the Town of View Royal. It aims to ensure these areas are used safely and respectfully by everyone. The bylaw covers a range of activities, including prohibiting disruptive conduct, waste disposal, commercial activities without permits, damage to property, and misuse of park facilities. It also addresses specific issues like geocaching, animals in parks, fires and smoking, motor vehicles, bicycles, and public gatherings. A key component is the Park Permit system, which requires individuals or groups to obtain permission for certain activities. The bylaw also outlines rules for overnight sheltering in parks, specifying locations and times where it is permitted. Finally, it defines offenses and penalties for violating the bylaw, and grants the town the authority to remove and impound items left in contravention of the rules.
First seen: March 20, 2018
Last seen: December 6, 2022
Lifecycle Timeline
December 6, 2022Council
Full RecordingAmendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986
"Council addressed significant public concern regarding designated camping areas. Chief Hurst emphasized that without a bylaw regulating hours (7pm-7am) and locations, the town has no legal tool to prevent 24/7 encampments. In response to resident outcry and safety concerns (fire risk, proximity to homes), Council voted to rescind the previous third reading and add Portage Park and Portage Inlet Linear Park to the 'excluded' list. This amendment effectively concentrates any allowable overnight sheltering into View Royal Park (the only major park left not on the excluded list)."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1094, 2022 be given third reading as amended."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer titled “Amendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986” be received for information."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Don Brown
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT third reading of Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1095, 2022 be rescinded."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1095, 2022 be amended to include Portage Park and Portage Inlet Linear Connector Park to Section 18.4."
Moved by: Alison MacKenzie
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1095, 2022 be given third reading as amended."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT third reading of Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1094, 2022 be rescinded."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1094, 2022 be amended to include designated enforcement officers in Schedule 3."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
July 19, 2022Council
Full RecordingReport Re: Amendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986
"Chief Hurst and Officer Henly explained that the amendments allow the Town to manage overnight sheltering within court-mandated rights while protecting sensitive areas and specific parks. Sheltering is allowed 7pm to 7am in non-prohibited parks like View Royal Park. Councillor Kowalewich emphasized the need for a dedicated shelter facility on the West Shore."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated July 4, 2022 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer titled “Amendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986” be received."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1095, 2022 be given first, second and third reading."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1094, 2022 be given first, second and third reading."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 10, 2022Council
Full RecordingAmendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986
Council received a report on updating park bylaws to manage transient camping, directing staff to return with a shorter list of designated parks and further details on enforcement resources.
"A lengthy debate occurred regarding the necessity of designating areas for overnight camping (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) due to court rulings. Council expressed apprehension about formalizing camping allowances, fearing it would lead to issues similar to Victoria's Stadacona Park. Mayor Screech emphasized that camping is only allowed if shelter beds are unavailable. Council requested a shorter, more carefully selected list of designated parks (excluding sensitive areas like Eagle Creek and Knockwood Hill), and raised concerns about the lack of washroom facilities and bylaw enforcement resources during off-hours."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 22, 2022 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer titled "Amendments to Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986" be received for information."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingParks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986 (Report dated May 7, 2019 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer)
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated May 7, 2019 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer titled "Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986" be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingEmail dated May 14, 2019 from M. Barnard, 21 Tawny Place, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the email dated May 14, 2019 from M. Barnard, 21 Tawny Place, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986 be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingEmail dated May 14, 2019 from R. dePass, 2446 Lund Road, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the email dated May 14, 2019 from R. dePass, 2446 Lund Road, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986 be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingReport dated May 7, 2019 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986)
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated May 7, 2019 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer titled "Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986" be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingEmail dated May 14, 2019 from M. Barnard, 21 Tawny Place, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the email dated May 14, 2019 from M. Barnard, 21 Tawny Place, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986 be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 14, 2019Council
Full RecordingEmail dated May 14, 2019 from R. dePass, 2446 Lund Road, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the email dated May 14, 2019 from R. dePass, 2446 Lund Road, Re: Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw No. 986 be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
April 3, 2018Council
Full RecordingParks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018 be adopted."
Moved by: Councillor Weisgerber
Seconded by: Councillor Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Aaron Weisgerber
March 20, 2018Council
Full RecordingParks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018 be given first, second and third reading."
Moved by: Councillor Weisgerber
Seconded by: Councillor Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
John Rogers
Aaron Weisgerber