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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2023-061THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2023-061 BEING A BY-LAW FOR THE USE, PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS IN THE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the sphere of jurisdiction of Culture, Parks, and Recreation; AND WHEREAS Sections 425, 426 and 429 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, chapter 25, states a municipality may pass By-laws providing that a person who contravenes a By- law of the municipality passed under this Act is guilty of an offence, no person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any person who is exercising a power or performing a duty under this Act or under a By-law passed under; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: SHORT TITLE This By-law may be cited as the `Parks By-law' Section 1 - Definitions In this By-law: 1.1 `Beach Area' shall mean any municipally -owned beach abutting water, and includes the washroom facilities, all walkways, playgrounds, grass areas, naturalized areas, parking lots, and any other built environment or feature associated with the beach including the shoreline area to the waters edge; ,1.21 `Boulevard' shall mean any part of a municipal road allowance except for the traveled portion of the road, the shoulder of the road or the sidewalk. I :i Control' shall include care, custody and responsibility for supervision. I Z 'Council' shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham. I `Designated' means an area defined or constructed for a specific use which may include posted conditions. FS `Liquor' shall have the same meaning as defined in the Liquor Licence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L-19 as amended. `Motor Vehicle' shall have the same meaning as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 as amended. '1.8 `Municipality' shall mean the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham. 1.9 `Municipal Law Enforcement Officer' shall mean a person appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham for the purpose of enforcing Municipal By-laws and for the purpose of this by-law shall include Ontario Provincial Police and the Manager of Public Works and Operations or designate. 1.10 `Natural Park Area' means an area which may be an entire Park or part of a Park, preserved in its natural or near natural state or an area created to retain a natural state as open space and available for use by the public. 1.11 `Park' means land and land covered by water and all portions thereof owned or made available by lease, agreement, or otherwise, to the Municipality, that is or hereafter may be established, dedicated, set apart, or made available for use as public open space, including a Public Park, Municipal Beaches, Pier and Natural Park Area as defined in this by-law, that has been or hereafter may be placed under the jurisdiction of the Municipality, including any buildings, structures, facilities, erections and improvements located in or on such land. 1.12 'Person' shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship. 1.13 Player's Benches' shall mean the sitting or waiting area for the use of players who participate, but are not fielded, in a team sporting activity such as baseball. 1.14 Playground Equipment' includes slides, swings and other equipment provided for the use of young children within a defined area. 1.15 Public Park' shall mean an area of open land, maintained or owned by the Municipality or a public authority for the enjoyment, health and well-being of the public and normally open to the public. 1.16 'Refuse' or 'Debris' shall include but is not limited to: j_ animal waste and excrement ii, carcass, hides, bones or feathers of any animal or bird iii_ construction and landscaping materials iv. celluloid cuttings, v. material or thing soaked in oil or gasoline vi_ domestic waste via. grass cuttings, leaves and vegetation viii. hay, straw and manure ix. manufacturers/industrial waste x. sawdust and shavings A. sewage and paper sludge xii. snow and ice xiii_ swill, soil, dirt earth or organic material xiv. tree branches or roots xv_ wrecked, dismantled, discarded, inoperative or abandoned machinery, Vehicles, trailers, boats and their component parts, and includes Vehicles that appear by reason of their appearance, mechanical condition or lack of current permit plates to be inoperable, and tires; 1.17 'Recreation Area' means an outdoor area or building or combination of both, under the Control of the Municipality which is maintained and/or supervised by employees of the Municipality and includes all Parks and every tennis court, skating rink, play area, community centre, skateboard facility, sports field, building or portion of a building which is owned, leased or used by the Municipality, including a school and school grounds, for purposes which include offering recreation to the public. 1.18 `Roadway' means that part of a Recreation Area that is designed for use by Vehicles and Motor Vehicles. 1.19 `Trail' shall mean that part of a Park that has been marked or posted for the purpose of hiking by the public. 1.20 `Tree' means all trees, shrubs and saplings now or hereafter growing or planted upon any municipally owned land including Parks, Recreation Areas, and street Boulevards. 1.21 Vehicle' means a truck, automobile, motor cycle, motor scooter, minibike, trailer, Bicycle, carriage, wagon, sleigh, snowmobile, or any Vehicle or conveyance of every description and whatever the motive power, except a baby carriage or cart, child's wagon, child's sleigh, wheelchair or motorized assistive devices for persons with disabilities. 1.22 Washroom' means any permanent or temporary structure or portion of a structure located in Recreational Area that contains toilets or urinals and wash basins. Section 2 — General Provisions 2.1 In any Park or Recreation Area within the Municipality, no person shall: Vehicles and Parkin 2.1.1 drive any Vehicle other than on the Designated Roadways or drive or ride or be in the care or Control of any Vehicle on any area which is not a Roadway, or which has any signage, gate or barricade showing that such area is closed to vehicular traffic, without first having obtained prior written approval from the Municipality of Bayham; 2.1.2 use a motorized snow vehicle or motorized all -terrain vehicle; Personal Conduct 2.1.3 engage in riotous, boisterous, violent, threatening, lewd or illegal conduct or use profane or abusive language, including: i. making any verbal comments or physical gestures about or toward anyone that could reasonably be considered to be offensive, derogatory or abusive; li. making noise likely to disturb any inhabitant or interfere with the enjoyment of the Park or Recreation Area through the use of electronic equipment or any other means; iii_ urinating or defecating except in a Washroom facility; iv_ engage in conduct that endangers the health and safety of himself, herself or others; 2.1.4 remain in a Park or Recreation Area after being requested to vacate the Recreation Area by a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, or Police Officer; 2.1.5 plant any Tree or remove, cut down or injure any Tree in any Park or connecting ravine, Recreation Area or on Boulevards related thereto. Alcoholic Beverages 2.1.6 consume, serve, sell or possess Liquor without proper approval of the Municipality and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; Hours of Use 2.1.7 enter or remain in a Park or Recreation Area between 11:OOPM and 5:OOAM of the following day, except to the extent that the Municipality has specifically authorized the use of the Park or Recreation Area beyond 11:OOPM. Vandalism and Damaqe to Property 2.1.8 climb, break, peel bark from, cut, remove, burn, deface or otherwise damage any Tree, shrub or bush, or pick, destroy or remove any flower, plant, roots, sod or rock; 2.1.9 remove, break, deface, or otherwise damage any monument, display, cage, pen, gate, seat, bench, picnic table, fence, posted sign, lock, barrier or any other equipment of the Municipality located therein; 2.1.10 willfully break, deface, or otherwise damage any of the gates, locks, bolts or fences or any of the seats or benches, buildings or other property or equipment or any other Municipal property; 2.1.11 willfully destroy, cut, mark, break, dig, tear up, burn, paint or write upon or in any way damage or deface any fountain, bridge, fence, wall, gate, Roadway, pavement, parking area, sidewalk or other facility, erection or improvement, or any building, or other structure or any appurtenance thereof or any swing, slide, playground apparatus, table, seat, bench, sign, vase, or other fixture, equipment or personal property or ornament or utility; 2.1.12 attach to or in any manner fasten to any Tree, any wire, rope, chain, cable, or other such devices; Animal Care & Control 2.1.13 cause or permit any animal under their Control or ownership to damage any Tree, shrub, bush, flower, plant or roots thereof; 2.1.14 permit a dog to defecate unless the owner or other person in charge of the dog forthwith removes the feces; Trash and Recyclin - 2.1.15 fail to deposit Refuse in containers provided or if containers are not provided fail to remove Refuse; Postir�q Not-ces 2.1.16 post any sign or poster on any pole, Tree, planter, building, fence, bench, picnic table, electrical transmission unit, lamp standard, or Municipal or utility company equipment of any kind, without first having obtained prior written approval from the Municipality of Bayham; !�I?ni s. 2.1.17 carry, use or discharge any firearm, slingshot, bow and arrow, catapult or airgun or throw any stone or missile, except under specifically written permission from the Municipality; Beach Lifesaving Equipment 2.1.18 remove, break, deface, or otherwise damage any item of lifesaving equipment or any other equipment of the Municipality located at the Municipal Beach or Pier area. Section 3 — Beach Provisions 3.1 On any Beach Area within the Municipality, no person shall: 3.1.1 use any type of barbeque or device for the purpose of cooking or reheating food except where that barbeque or cooking device is contained within the beach house, or municipally approved/licensed refreshment vehicle. 3.1.2 erect a tent or structure that is greater than 10'x10'. 3.1.3 erect a tent or structure which has more than 1 opaque side and which affects the view of the shoreline without written municipal approval. 3.1.4 use, possess or deposit glass containers or bottles. 3.1.5 use a generator or other such devices that are powered by gas, diesel, propane or any other fuel. 3.1.6 set, permit, or maintain a fire. 3.1.7 discharge or permit to be discharged any fireworks, unless written municipal approval has been obtained. 3.1.8 play or practice sports in an area not set aside for that purpose, such as but not limited to: football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, spikeball, handball, golf except any other activity deemed by the Director of Public Works to be dangerous to the public safety 3.1.9 use a recording device to record persons, without that persons explicit consent 3.1.10 play or permit to be played any music containing profane or abusive language 3.1.11 sell, or offer, display, distribute or rent, expose or advertise for sale any merchandise or services without written municipal approval. 3.1.12 urinate or defecate except in washroom area. Section 4 — Activities Subject to Approval 4 No Person shall claim, attempt to claim or have exclusive use of any Playground Equipment, Natural Park Area, Park or Recreation Area within the Municipality. 4 2 Notwithstanding provision 3.1 of this by-law a person may claim exclusive use of areas of a Park or Recreation Area subject to the appropriate rental and rental agreement pursuant to the Rates & Fees By-law. Section 5 — Exceptions 1 Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law restricting the use of Motor Vehicles in any Park or Recreation Area, and for greater certainty only, a wheelchair or similar device (motorized or otherwise) used by an individual due to a disability may be used in any Park or Recreation Area including all pathways and the accessible portions of Trails. 52 Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law, Vehicles operated on behalf of an emergency medical service, fire department, police department, public utility, and the Municipality shall have full access to all parts of a Park or Recreation Area at all times where such access is possible. Section 6 - Enforcement 6.1 A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may enforce the provisions of this by-law. 62. A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may order a person believed to be in contravention of this by-law to: 6.2.1 cease the activity that is in contravention of the by-law; and/or 6.2.2 leave the Park, Recreation Area or any facility therein. [�.3 Upon the default of any person to do anything required to be done under the provisions of this By-law, or to repair any damage caused by any action prohibited by this By-law, the Municipality may, upon giving ten (10) days' notice in writing to the said person, do the work required to be done, or repair the damages caused by the said person at the expense of the said person. All expenses incurred by the Municipality in doing the said works, including but without limiting the generality of the foregoing materials, labour, equipment, administration and legal expenses shall be paid by the said person and may be recovered by action in any court having jurisdiction. 6.4 The expenses as aforesaid shall bear simple interest from the date incurred at the rate of 1.25% per month until paid. &5 Users of Parks and Recreation Areas are subject to all applicable Municipal by-laws and all Provincial and Federal laws and regulations and all persons violating any by- law or law may be ordered to leave any Park or Recreation Area. Section 7 - Penalty 7.1 Any Person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to pay a fine or penalty for each offence, exclusive of costs, as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act. 7.2 The court in which a conviction has been entered for contravention of this By-law and any other court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, may make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted, and such order shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed by the court on the person convicted. 7_3 No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer while exercising any power or performing any duty under this By-law. Section 8 - Liability for Damages 8.1 The provisions of this By-law shall not be construed as relieving or limiting the responsibility or liability of any person utilizing a Park or Recreation Area for personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of a Park or Recreation Area or resulting from the negligence or willful acts of such person, or his or her agents or employees, in the utilization of a Park or Recreation Area. Likewise, the provisions of this section shall not be construed as imposing on The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham, its officers, employees, servants, agents and contractors any responsibility or liability (whatsoever) by reason of the removal of any unauthorized utilization of a Park or Recreation Area. Section 9 - Administration 9.1 In this By-law, unless the contrary intention is indicated, words used in the singular shall include the plural and words used in the male gender shall include the female gender or vice versa, where applicable. 9.2 If there is a conflict between a provision in this By-law and a provision of any other Municipal By-law, the provision that establishes the highest standard to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public shall apply. 9.3 This by-law applies to all Recreation Areas and Parks as defined in this by-law and any premises located therein which are under the ownership or management of the Municipality, together with the avenues, Boulevards, drives, ravines, trails, streets and approaches thereto and connecting the same. 9.4 Nothing in this by-law relieves any person of the responsibility for adhering to other applicable laws or for obtaining the approval of the Federal and Provincial governments or agencies thereof as required. Section 10 - Enactment, Repeal and Severability 10.1 This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon receipt of the approval of the set fine schedules as issued by the Regional Senior Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, Central East Region. 10.2 As of the date upon which this by-law comes into force and effect, By-law No. 2017- 125 shall be repealed in its entirety. 10.3 In the event any section or provision of this By-law is held invalid, the remainder of the By-law shall continue in force. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7t" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023. MAYO Ft CLERK THE HONOURABLE JEANINE E. LEROY REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE WEST REGION 80 DUNDAS STREET, 1 0" FLOOR, UNIT L LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8 Date: October 25, 2023 L'HONORABLEJEANINE E. LEROY JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL COUR DE JUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO Ke�EaF DEIb REGION DE L'OUEST 80, RUE DUNDAS, 10' ETAGE, UNITE L LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8 TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (51 9) 660-2292 FAX/TELECOPIEUR (51 9) 660-2407 ZROILTA0CT\I 11 To: The Honourable Justice Sharon Nicklas, Chief Justice The Honourable Justice Aston Hall, Associate Chief Justice From: Associate Chief Justice Jeanine E. LeRoy Ontario Court of Justice Your Honour: Re: Delegation of Authority - Regional Senior Justice — West Region Pending the appointment of a new Regional Senior Judge following the swearing in of Associate Chief Justice LeRoy, effective October 25, 2023, 1 delegate my authority insofar as I am able, as Regional Senior Justice, including authority to sign and authorize judicial expense accounts on my behalf, to The Honourable Justice Kevin McHugh. ,-- "O*�f64 Justice Jeanine LePZoy Associate Chief Justice Ontario Court of Justice Justice Kevin McHugh Ontario Court of Justice West Region OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE WEST REGION 80 DUNDAS STREET, 1 0" FLOOR, UNIT L LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8 November 27, 2023 Stephen Miller P.O Box 160 56169 Heritage Line Straffordville, Ontario NOJ 1 YO Dear Mr Miller CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL REGIONAL COUR DE JUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO REGION DE L'OUEST 80, RUE DUNDAS, 1 0` ETAGE, UNITE L LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8 TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE (51 9) 660-2292 FAX/TELECOPIEUR (51 9) 660-31 38 Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part 1 By-law 2023-061, Parks Enclosed herewith is the Part 1 original Order and original schedule of set fines for the above referenced Bylaw, the Bylaw indicated in the schedules. The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form of wording used to describe the offences. Please ensure that a copy of the said documents is forwarded to the Provincial Offences Court in St Thomas, together with a certified copy of the Bylaw. Yours truly, i Kevin McHugh Acting Regional Senior Justice Ontario Court of Justice Encl. /tz ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT PART I IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act and the rules for the Ontario Court of Justice that the amount set opposite each of the offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial Statutes and Regulations thereunder and By-law 2023-061 of the Municipality of Bayham attached hereto are the set fines for those offences. This Order is to take effect November 27th, 2023. Dated at London this 27th day of November 2023. k 7n�/`ew Kevin McHugh Acting Regional Senior Justice Ontario Court of Justice MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM SET FINE SCHEDULE PART 1 — PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT By-law No. 2023-061 (Parks By-law) Item COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 Short Form Wording Provision Set Fine Creating or Defining Offence 1 Park or Recreation Area — drive vehicle other than on the 2.1.1 $ 150.00 design ted roadway 2 Park or Recreation Area — drive vehicle on any area not a 2.1.1 $ 150.00 roadway 3 Park or Recreation Area — ride in vehicle driven on any area 2.1.1 $ 150.00 not a roadway 4 Park or Recreation Area — care and or control of vehicle on 2.1.1 $ 150.00 an area not a roadway 5 Park or Recreation Area — drive vehicle on area closed to 2.1.1 $ 150.00 vehicular traffic 6 Park or Recreation Area — ride in vehicle driven on area 2.1.1 $ 150.00 closed to vehicular traffic 7 Park or Recreation Area — use motorized snow vehicle 2.1.2 $ 150.00 8 Park or Recreation Area — use all -terrain vehicle 2.1.2 $ 150.00 9 Park or Recreation Area — engage in riotous boisterous, 2.1.3 $ 300.00 violent threatening or lewd conduct 10 Park or Recreation Area — use profane or abusive language 2.1.3 $ 300.00 11 Park or Recreation Area — remain after being requested to 2.1.4 $ 300.00 vacate 12 Park or Recreation Area — plant tree 2.1.5 $ 150.00 13 Park or Recreation Area — remove, cut down, or injure a tree 2.1.5 $ 150.00 14 Park or Recreation Area — remove, cut down, or injure tree 2.1.5 $ 200.00 in connecting ravine or related boulevard 15 Park or Recreation Area — consume liquor without prior 2.1.6 $ 200.00 approvals 16 Park or Recreation Area — sell liquor without prior approvals 2.1.6 $ 200.00 17 Park or Recreation Area — possess liquor without prior 2.1.6 $ 200.00 approvals 18 Park or Recreation Area — enter between 11:00 pm and 5:00 2.1.7 $ 150.00 a.m. Page 1 of 3 Item COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 Short Form Wording Provision Set Fine Creating or Defining Offence 19 Park or Recreation Area — remain between 11:00 pm and 2.1.7 $ 150.00 5:00 a.m. without authorization 20 Park or Recreation Area — damage tree 2.1.8 $ 200.00 21 Park or Recreation Area — pick, destroy or remove any 2.1.8 $ 200.00 flower, plant, roots, sod or rock 22 Park or Recreation Area — damage any monument, display, 2.1.9 $ 200.00 cage, pen, gate, seat, bench, picnic table, fence, posted si n, lock, barrier, equipment 23 Park or Recreation Area — willfully damage gate, lock, bolt, 2.1.10 $ 300.00 fence, seat, bench, equipment or other municipal property 24 Park or Recreation Area — attach or fasten wire, rope, chain, 2.1.12 $ 150.00 cable or device to a tree 25 Park or Recreation Area — permit animal to damage tree, 2.1.13 $ 150.00 shrub, bush flower plant or root 26 Park or Recreation Area — permit dog to defecate without 2.1.14 $ 150.00 removing the feces 27 Park or Recreation Area — fail to deposit refuse in containers 2.1.15 $ 300.00 provided 28 Park or Recreation Area — fail to remove refuse where 2.1.15 $ 300.00 containers not provided 29 Park or Recreation Area — post sign or poster 2.1.16 $ 150.00 30 Park or Recreation Area — carry, use or discharge weapon 2.1.17 $ 300.00 31 Park or Recreation Area — remove lifesaving equipment at 2.1.18 $ 500.00 municipal beach or pier 32 Park or Recreation Area — remove municipal equipment at 2.1.18 $ 500.00 municipal beach or pier 33 Park or Recreation Area — break or damage lifesaving 2.1.18 $ 500.00 equipment at municipal beach or pier 34 Beach Area — use barbeque or cooking device 3.1.1 $ 200.00 35 Beach Area — erect a tent or structure greater than 10 feet 3.1.2 $ 150.00 by 10 feet 36 Beach Area — erect a tent or structure that affects view of the 3.1.3 $ 150.00 shoreline 37 Beach Area — use, possess or deposit glass containers or 3.1.4 $ 300.00 bottles 38 Beach Area — use generator or device powered by gas 3.1.5 $ 200.00 propane or other fuel 39 Beach Area — Maintain a fire 3.1.6 $ 200.00 40 Beach Area — Set a fire 3.1.6 $ 200.00 Page 2 of 3 Item COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 Short Form Wording Provision Set Fine Creating or Defining Offence 41 Beach Area — Permit a fire 3.1.6 $ 200.00 42 Beach Area — discharge fireworks 3.1.7 $ 200.00 43 Beach Area — permit fireworks to be discharged 3.1.7 $ 200.00 44 Beach Area — play sport in an area not set aside for that 3.1.8 $ 150.00 purpose 45 Beach Area — practice a sport in an area not set aside for 3.1.8 $150.00 that purpose 46 Beach Area — use recording device to record persons 3.1.9 $ 150.00 without explicit consent 47 Beach Area — play music containing profane or abusive 3.1.10 $ 200.00 language 48 Beach Area — permit music containing profane or abusive 3.1.10 $ 200.00 language 49 Beach Area — display for sale merchandise or services 3.1.11 $ 150.00 50 Beach Area - sell merchandise or services 3.1.11 $ 150.00 51 Beach Area — urinate or defecate in area other than 3.1.12 $ 300.00 washroom 52 Claim exclusive use of playground equipment, natural park 4.1 $ 150.00 area, park or recreational area 53 Attempt to claim exclusive use of playground equipment, 4.1 $ 150.00 natural park, park or recreational area 54 Have exclusive use of playground equipment, natural park 4.1 $ 150.00 area, park or recreational area 55 Hinder or obstruct an officer in the execution of their duties 7.3 $ 600.00 56 Attempt to hinder or obstruct an officer in the execution of 7.3 $ 600.00 their duties Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 7.1 of By-law No. 2023-061, a certified copy of which has been filed. 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