Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 and Related Amendments
This bylaw regulates the use of streets and public lands in View Royal. It covers a wide range of topics, including traffic control, parking, sidewalk maintenance, boulevard alterations, and street permits. It affects all residents, visitors, and businesses operating within the Town of View Royal. Key rules include adhering to traffic control devices, maintaining sidewalks free of snow and debris, obtaining permits for boulevard modifications and driveway crossings, and restrictions on parking (e.g., not obstructing sidewalks, fire hydrants, or traffic). The bylaw grants authority to the Director of Engineering, Fire Chief, and Bylaw Enforcement Officers to manage traffic, issue permits, and enforce the regulations. Violations can result in fines. Recent amendments (Bylaw No. 1159) include adjustments to the definition of Emergency Vehicle and Vehicle, and updates to speed limit regulations, referncing Schedule A of the bylaw.
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Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 and Related Amendments
"THAT Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 be given first, second and third reading."
"THAT Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 1031, 2019 be given first, second and third reading."
Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019
"THAT the “residential parking permit zone” provision not be included in draft Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019; AND THAT a provision be made to permit the use of skateboards, push scooters, strider bikes, rollerskates, and in-line skates on sidewalks in draft Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019; AND THAT the boulevard parking provisions proposed regarding minimum shoulder width, clearance, and encroachment be utilized; AND THAT the Town’s current Bylaw Enforcement Policy be followed; AND THAT the bylaw be forwarded to CDAC; AND FURTHER THAT a public information open house be held on October 7, 2019."
Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the "residential parking permit zone" provision not be included in draft Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019; AND THAT a provision be made to permit the use of skateboards, push scooters, strider bikes, rollerskates, and in-line skates on sidewalks in draft Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019; AND THAT the boulevard parking provisions proposed in draft Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 regarding: - minimum shoulder width of 2.5m, - minimum clearance of 6.0m on the roadway, and - maximum encroachment into a roadway of 30cm be utilized; AND THAT the Town's current Bylaw Enforcement Policy be followed with respect to existing, non-permitted boulevard encroachments/improvements; AND THAT proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 be forwarded to the Community Development Advisory Committee for information; AND FURTHER THAT a public information open house be held on Monday, October 7, 2019."
Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2018
Council received the report on the Streets Bylaw, deferring substantive discussion until further legal and community consultation is complete.
"THAT the report dated August 29, 2018 from the Corporate Officer titled "Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2018" be received."