HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2012-077 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW 2012-077
A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2002-009, BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF YARDS
WHEREAS the corporation of the Municipality of Bayham did by By-law#2002-009 provide for the
maintenance of yards;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham now deems it necessary
to amend the Yard Maintenance By-law#2002-009, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALTY OF BAYHAM HEREBY
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That By-law 2002-009 as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding
the following clause after Section 3.6(b):
3.6(c) Notwithstanding Subsection 3.6(a) any growth which forms part of a natural garden
deliberately maintained to produce ground cover, including one or more species of wildflowers,
shrubs, trees,herbaceous plants ferns, grasses or combinations of the above,whether native or
non-native, whether editable or non-edible, consistent with a managed and natural landscape shall
be permitted.
3.6(d) notwithstanding Subsection 3.6(c), the following restrictions and setbacks shall be enforced
in all urban areas as defined in Section 4 of the Official Plan of the Municipality of Bayham:
1. a setback of 2 meters shall be provided from the edge of the traveled portion of a roadway
where natural gardens exist in urban areas where growth can't exceed 20 cm in height
2. a setback up to 2 meters shall be provided from the edge of the traveled portion of a
sidewalk where natural gardens exist in urban areas where growth can't exceed 20 cm in
height
3. no noxious weeds as defined in R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 1096 (Weed Control Act) shall be
permitted in any natural gardens anywhere in Bayham
3.6(e) mature trees are exempt from Section 3.6(d) so long as the canopy of the tree when in
bloom does not present a public hazard.
2. By-law 2012-077 repeals By-law 2010-040 and comes into force the day it is passed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and finally passed this 21st day of June 2012.
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