HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 20, 2025 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers – HYBRID
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting – 1 Application
The February 20, 2025 Council Meeting will allow for a hybrid meeting function.
You may attend in person or virtually through the live-stream
on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. DELEGATIONS
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Meeting of Council held February 6, 2025
8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
9. OPEN FORUM
10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report PS-01/25 by Ed Roloson, Manager of Capital Projects / Water/Wastewater re 2024
Annual Drinking Water and Compliance Summary Reporting – Bayham and Richmond
Water Systems
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B. Report BL-02/24 by Mark Russell, By-law Enforcement Officer re Updates to Traffic and
Parking By-law
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Decision re Minor Variance Application A-01/25 Heimbuch
B. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03/25 Underhill
Farms Ltd.
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04/25 Fehr
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-05/25 1830567
Ontario Inc.
E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-06/25 Wood
12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-10/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Dedication
of Part 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6179, Except Part 7 & 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6366 as
Public Highway System – Bruce Street
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Town of Cobourg re Municipal Restructuring Study
B. Town of Hanover re Imposition of Tariffs on Canada
C. Peterborough County re Tariffs on Canada
D. Township of Uxbridge re Implementation of Buy Canadian Policy
E. Elgin County re February 11, 2025 From the Council Chambers
F. Elgin County re 2025 Budget Consultation
G. Long Point Region Conservation Authority re January 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes
H. Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System re Notice of Master Plan Study
13.1.2 Requiring Action
A. Legend Rubber Inc. re Request for Letter of Support
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13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report TR-04/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2024 Development Charges
B. Report TR-05/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2024 Investment Report
C. Report CAO-11/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Limiting Distance Agreement – Rempel
Friesen / Rempel Friesen and Costello – 56226, 56230 and 56232 Heritage Line
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2025-012 Being a by-law to authorize and to declare lands in the
Municipality of Bayham as part of the open public highway system (Part 8 of Reference
Plan 11R-6366)
B. By-law No. 2025-013 Being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking of motor
vehicles in the Municipality of Bayham
C. By-law No. 2025-014 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a limiting
distance agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham, Rommie
Rempel Friesen and Rommie Rempel Friesen and Alanna Grace Costello
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
16.1 In Camera
A. Confidential Item re Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose (Lakeshore Line)
B. Confidential Item re Personal matters about an identifiable individual (CAO Performance
Evaluation)
16.2 Out of Camera
17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2025-015 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers – HYBRID
Thursday, February 6, 2025
7:00 p.m.
The February 6, 2025 Council Meeting was held using hybrid technologies via Zoom and
livestreamed on YouTube.
PRESENT:
MAYOR ED KETCHABAW
DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER
COUNCILLORS TIMOTHY EMERSON
DAN FROESE *via Zoom
ABSENT: SUSAN CHILCOTT
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO THOMAS THAYER
CLERK MEAGAN ELLIOTT
PLANNING COORDINATOR / DEPUTY CLERK MARGARET UNDERHILL
TREASURER LORNE JAMES
FIRE CHIEF HARRY BARANIK
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
6. B Ashley Preveff re Chickens in Residential Areas (withdrawn by delegate)
13.1.2 B Mayor Dominique Giguere (Malahide) re Sponsorship of Citizen’s Police Academy
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAO Thomas Thayer reminded residents that the Municipal office will be closed on Monday,
February 17th for Family Day.
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. DELEGATIONS
A. Daniel Segal re Municipal Housing Development
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
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THAT the delegation from Daniel Segal re Municipal Housing Development be received for
information.
CARRIED
7. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Meeting of Council held January 16, 2025
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 16, 2025 be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
8. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
9. OPEN FORUM
10. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
12. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Passing re Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-26/24 Weber
B. Notice of Passing re Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-28/24 Abell
C. Notice of Passing re Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-29/24 Gloin & Grube
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Minor Variance A-01/25 Heimbuch
E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03/25 Underhill
Farms Ltd.
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Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT items 12.1.1 A – E be received for information.
CARRIED
12.1.2 Requiring Action
12.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-06/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Follow-Up
to Minister’s Letter dated November 28, 2025 re Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Report DS-06/25 regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re Additional
Residential Units, dated November 28, 2024, be received for information.
CARRIED
B. Report DS-07/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Parkland
Dedication and/or Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-07/25 regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication be received for
information;
AND THAT By-law No. 2025-007, being a by-law that requires the Conveyance of Land for a
Park or other Public Recreational purposes and/or Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication as a
condition of development or redevelopment, be presented for enactment.
CARRIED
C. Report DS-08/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Site Plan
Control By-law
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Report DS-08/25 regarding the Bill 23 requirements for changes to the Site Plan
Control By-law be received for information;
AND THAT By-law No. 2025-008, being a Site Plan Control By-law, be presented to Council
for enactment.
CARRIED
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D. Report DS-09/25 by Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk re Vienna
Ridge Subdivision Agreement – Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-BA2201
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-09/25 regarding the Subdivision Agreement Vienna Ridge Draft Plan of
Subdivision (34T-BA2201) be received;
AND THAT Council authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the
Municipality and William Redecop, Henry Redecop, Jacob Redecop, and Peter Wiebe to
permit the completion of the Vienna Ridge Subdivision at 48 North Street in the village of
Vienna;
AND THAT By-law No. 2025-009 be presented for enactment.
CARRIED
13. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Elgin County re January 14, 2025 From the Council Chambers
B. Elgin County re January 28, 2025 From the Council Chambers
C. Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus re New Chair Announcement
D. Long Point Region Conservation Authority re Extension of Minister’s Direction for
Conservation Authority Development Fees
E. County of Frontenac re Increasing Tile Loan Limit
F. Town of Halton Hills re Sovereignty of Canada
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT items 13.1.1 A – F be received for information.
CARRIED
13.1.2 Requiring Action
A. Jude McHugh and Tina Berdan re Mikel Gould Project
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the correspondence from Jude McHugh and Tina Berdan re Mikel Gould Project be
received for information;
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AND THAT this matter be referred to the 2025 Operating Budget deliberations.
CARRIED
B. Mayor Dominique Giguere (Malahide) re Sponsorship of Citizen’s Police Academy
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the correspondence from Mayor Dominique Giguere (Malahide) re Sponsorship of
Citizen’s Police Academy be received for information;
AND THAT staff be directed to sponsor the Citizen’s Police Academy in the amount of $250.
CARRIED
13.2 Reports to Council
A. Report TR-01/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act
(PSSDA)
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report TR-01/25 re 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act (PSSDA) be received for
information;
AND THAT staff be directed to send correspondence to the applicable Minister to update the
salary threshold.
CARRIED
B. Report TR-02/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2024 Council Remuneration and
Expenses
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Report TR-02/25 re 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses be received for
information.
CARRIED
C. Report TR-03/25 by Lorne James, Treasurer re Updated Cemeteries By-law
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report TR-03/25 re Updated Cemeteries By-Law be received for information;
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AND THAT the appropriate updated Cemeteries By-law be brought forward for Council’s
consideration;
AND THAT staff be directed to forward the adopted Cemeteries By-law to the Bereavement
Authority of Ontario for acceptance.
CARRIED
D. Report CAO-04/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Letter of Support – Canada Housing
Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-04/25 re Letter of Support – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham supports Bayham’s
participation in a joint application to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) for the
rehabilitation of the Port Burwell Area Secondary Water Supply System’s transmission main
on Nova Scotia Line;
AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to prepare and sign a Letter of Support from Bayham for
the CHIF application.
CARRIED
E. Report CAO-05/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Bayham Community Strategic Plan
Progress – 2024
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Report CAO-05/25 re Bayham Community Strategic Plan Progress – 2024 be received
for information.
CARRIED
F. Report CAO-10/25 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Transfer Payment Agreement –
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-10/25 re Transfer Payment Agreement – Community Emergency
Preparedness Grant be received for information;
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AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor to execute a
Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King, in Right of Ontario, as
represented by the President of the Treasury Board and the Municipality of Bayham for the
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant program.
CARRIED
14. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2025-006 Being a by-law for the management, regulation and control
of cemeteries
B. By-law No. 2025-007 Being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for a park
or other public recreational purposes and/or cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication as a
condition of development or redevelopment
C. By-law No. 2025-008 Being a by-law designating the area within the territorial
limits of the Municipality of Bayham as subject to site plan control and to delegate
Council’s powers pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act and otherwise
establishing regulations and procedures for obtaining approval for development within the
said Municipality of Bayham as an area subject to site plan control
D. By-law No. 2025-009 Being a by-law to authorize the signing of a subdivision
agreement between William Redecop, Henry Redecop, Jacob Redecop, Peter Wiebe and
the Municipality of Bayham, to provide for the development of a plan of subdivision known
as the Vienna Ridge Subdivision (34T-BA2201)
E. By-law No. 2025-010 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a transfer
payment agreement between his Majesty the King in Right of Ontario and the Corporation
of the Municipality of Bayham for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT By-law Nos. 2025-006, 2025-007, 2025-008, 2025-009 and 2025-010 be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
CARRIED
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Draft Minutes of the Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting held January 20, 2025
B. Draft Minutes of the Museum Advisory Committee Meeting held January 22, 2025
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
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THAT the draft minutes of the Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting held January 20,
2025 and the draft minutes of the Museum Advisory Committee Meeting held January 22,
2025 be received for information.
CARRIED
C. Waterfront Advisory Committee Recommendations to Council
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the recommendations to Council from the January 20, 2025 Waterfront Advisory
Committee Meeting be received for information;
AND THAT consideration to an additional accessible portable washroom and enclosure near
the pier for 2025 be referred to the 2025 Operating Budget deliberations;
AND THAT staff be directed to report back with options for updated language in the
procedural by-law to address an earlier date to post agendas for Committee Meetings.
CARRIED
16.1 In Camera
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an “In Camera” Session at 8:24 p.m. to
discuss:
A. Confidential Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations; A position, plan, procedure,
criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations on or to be carried on by or on
behalf of the Municipality or Local Board (CUPE)
B. Confidential Item re Security of municipal property (Facilities)
C. Confidential Item re Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Labour relations,
employee negotiations (Human Resources)
D. Confidential Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Compensation)
CARRIED
16.2 Out of Camera
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the Council do now rise from the “In Camera” Session at 9:00 p.m. and report on
Confidential Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations; A position, plan, procedure,
criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations on or to be carried on by or on
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behalf of the Municipality or Local Board (CUPE), Confidential Item re Security of
municipal property (Facilities), Confidential Item re Personal matters about an identifiable
individual; Labour relations, employee negotiations (Human Resources) and Confidential
Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Compensation)
CARRIED
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Confidential Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations; A position, plan,
procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations on or to be carried on by
or on behalf of the Municipality or Local Board (CUPE) be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham ratifies the
negotiated terms of the Collective Agreement between the Municipality of Bayham and its
union, CUPE Local 35.4, for a three-year term, being January 1, 2025 to December 31,
2027;
AND THAT the appropriate adopting by-law be brought forward for Council’s
consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confidential Item re Security of municipal property (Facilities) be received for
information.
CARRIED
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Confidential Item re Personal matters about an identifiable individual; Labour
relations, employee negotiations (Human Resources) be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT Confidential Item re Labour relations, employee negotiations (Compensation) be
received for information;
AND THAT staff proceed as directed.
CARRIED
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17. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2025-011 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confirming By-law No. 2025-011 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
CARRIED
18. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Emerson
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
REPORT
PHYSICAL SERVICES
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Ed Roloson, Manager of Capital Projects - Water/Wastewater Operations
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: PS-01/25
SUBJECT: 2024 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER AND COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORTING –
BAYHAM AND RICHMOND WATER SYSTEMS
BACKGROUND
The Municipality operates the Bayham and Richmond Water Systems. The Municipality is
required to provide to Council annual drinking water quality compliance reports as set out in
Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 170/03.
DISCUSSION
Attached are the Annual, Summary, and Flow Reports for both the Bayham and the Richmond
Water Systems.
The Richmond Water System is a Small Municipal Year-Round system. It is licensed for a
maximum of 43.2 cubic metres (m3) per day, which is considered as daily flow averaged over the
operating year. The System currently draws an average of approximately 33.3 m3, which is 77
percent of the maximum capacity. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
(MECP)’s threshold is 90 percent in regards to safe system operation and the peak/trough periods
in annual operations. The 90-percent threshold equates to 38.8 m3, giving the Richmond Water
System roughly 5.5 m3 of additional capacity within the scope of the current licensed operations.
The average connection in Richmond draws 0.5 m3/day, which means there is the potential for
eleven additional active connections in the hamlet before the system reaches the MECP’s 90-
percent threshold. At this time, there are seven parcels with inactive connections at the curb (3
with existing wells that may hook in in the future, and 4 undeveloped parcels which may hook in
upon development), leaving space for only four additional connections to be added before the
system requires expansion or a moratorium on additional development. This is a necessary
consideration recognizing that Additional Residential Units (ARUs) are increasingly popular and
result in additional system connections, often within existing structures and sometimes
unbeknownst to staff, which have an impact on the overall system’s flows and licence
requirements and, in this case, the potential for existing, inactive connections to become active
and connected to the Richmond Water System.
More information will be provided to Council under a separate Report, which will include costing
for options to increase the system’s licensed capacity while remaining under the 50 m3/day cap. A
system drawing over 50 m3/day requires an entirely different level of licensing, monitoring, and
reporting, which is likely to be cost-prohibitive to Richmond users.
STRATEGIC PLAN
1.1: Quality of Place > To invest in community infrastructure initiatives that create an
effective foundation that contributes to Bayham’s quality of life and economic
prospects.
Initiative(s): Focus on core infrastructure based on the Asset Management Plan and
compliance with legislation
Focus on strategically encouraging urban development and growth
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2024 Bayham Annual Report
2. 2024 Bayham Summary Report
3. 2024 Bayham Flow Report
4. 2024 Richmond Annual Report
5. 2024 Richmond Summary Report
6. 2024 Richmond Flow Report
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report PS-01/25 re 2024 Annual Drinking Water and Compliance Summary
Reporting – Bayham and Richmond Water Systems be received for information.
Respectfully Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Ed Roloson Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Manager of Capital Projects| Chief Administrative Officer
Water/Wastewater Operations
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Regulations
(PIBS 4435e01) February 2008 Page 1 of 6
OPTIONAL ANNUAL REPORT TEMPLATE
Drinking-Water System Number: 260004748
Drinking-Water System Name: Bayham Distribution System
Drinking-Water System Owner: The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham
Drinking-Water System Category: WD Large Municipal Residential
Period being reported: 2024
Complete if your Category is Large Municipal
Residential or Small Municipal Residential
Does your Drinking-Water System serve
more than 10,000 people? Yes [ ] No [ x ]
Is your annual report available to the public
at no charge on a web site on the Internet?
Yes [ x ] No [ ]
Location where Summary Report required
under O. Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection.
Complete for all other Categories.
Number of Designated Facilities served:
Did you provide a copy of your annual
report to all Designated Facilities you
serve?
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Number of Interested Authorities you
report to:
Did you provide a copy of your annual
report to all Interested Authorities you
report to for each Designated Facility?
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Note: For the following tables below, additional rows or columns may be added or an
appendix may be attached to the report
List all Drinking-Water Systems (if any), which receive all of their drinking water from
your system:
Drinking Water System Name Drinking Water System Number
N/A
Did you provide a copy of your annual report to all Drinking-Water System owners that
are connected to you and to whom you provide all of its drinking water?
Yes [ ] No [ ]
1 Chatham St.
Port Burwell, Ont.
N0J 1TO
N/A
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Regulations
(PIBS 4435e01) February 2008 Page 2 of 6
Indicate how you notified system users that your annual report is available, and is free of
charge.
[ x ] Public access/notice via the web
[ x ] Public access/notice via Government Office
[ ] Public access/notice via a newspaper
[ x ] Public access/notice via Public Request
[ ] Public access/notice via a Public Library
[ x ] Public access/notice via other method __water
bills_____________________________________
Describe your Drinking-Water System
The Bayham water distribution system consists of various size transmission mains and
apparatuses including 84 fire hydrants, 123 main valves and 5 air release and 4 drain
chambers. The location of these are mainly located in the villages of Port Burwell and
Vienna. The estimated service population is 1590 with 860 fully metered service
connections with 2 main meter chambers. A booster pump station (chamber) is located
on the transmission main to Vienna. This pump operates when the pressure drops to
activate the pump which would normally occur during fire flows or main line flushing.
List all water treatment chemicals used over this reporting period
No chemicals used as this report is a stand alone distribution system that receives
treated water.
Were any significant expenses incurred to?
[x ] Install required equipment
[x ] Repair required equipment
[ x ] Replace required equipment
Please provide a brief description and a breakdown of monetary expenses incurred
Operating = $765,081.00
Capital = $25,000
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Regulations
(PIBS 4435e01) February 2008 Page 3 of 6
Provide details on the notices submitted in accordance with subsection 18(1) of the Safe
Drinking-Water Act or section 16-4 of Schedule 16 of O.Reg.170/03 and reported to
Spills Action Centre
Incident
Date
Parameter Result Unit of
Measure
Corrective Action Corrective
Action Date
July 9/24 Total Coliforms 1 CFU/
100mL
Resampled Aug 6/24
Microbiological testing done under the Schedule 10, 11 or 12 of Regulation 170/03,
during this reporting period.
Number
of
Samples
Range of E.Coli
Or Fecal
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Range of Total
Coliform
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Number
of HPC
Samples
Range of HPC
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Raw
Treated
Distribution 162 0 – 0 0 - 1 162 <10 - >2000
Operational testing done under Schedule 7, 8 or 9 of Regulation 170/03 during the
period covered by this Annual Report.
Number of
Grab
Samples
Range of Results
(min #)-(max #)
Turbidity
Chlorine 425 0.15 – 1.61 (free)
Fluoride (If the
DWS provides
fluoridation)
NOTE: Record the unit of measure if it is not milligrams per litre.
NOTE: For continuous
monitors use 8760 as the
number of samples.
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Regulations
(PIBS 4435e01) February 2008 Page 4 of 6
Summary of additional testing and sampling carried out in accordance with the
requirement of an approval, order or other legal instrument.
Date of legal instrument
issued
Parameter Date Sampled Result Unit of Measure
Summary of Inorganic parameters tested during this reporting period or the most
recent sample results
Parameter Sample Date Result Value Unit of Measure Exceedance
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
*Lead
Mercury
Selenium
Sodium
Uranium
Fluoride
Nitrite
Nitrate *only for drinking water systems testing under Schedule 15.2; this includes large municipal non-
residential systems, small municipal non-residential systems, non-municipal seasonal residential
systems, large non-municipal non-residential systems, and small non-municipal non-residential
systems
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Regulations
(PIBS 4435e01) February 2008 Page 5 of 6
Summary of lead testing under Schedule 15.1 during this reporting period
(applicable to the following drinking water systems; large municipal residential systems, small
municipal residential systems, and non-municipal year-round residential systems)
Location Type Number of
Samples
Range of
Alkalinity Results
(min#) – (max #)
Number of
Exceedances
Plumbing
Distribution 8 Lead pH and
alkalinity
Alk. 92-105 mg/L
pH= 7.25-7.89
Lead 0.12-1.37
µg/L
0
Summary of Organic parameters sampled during this reporting period or the most
recent sample results
Parameter Sample
Date
Result
Value
Unit of
Measure
Exceedance
Alachlor
Aldicarb
Aldrin + Dieldrin
Atrazine + N-dealkylated metobolites
Azinphos-methyl
Bendiocarb
Benzene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Bromoxynil
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlordane (Total)
Chlorpyrifos
Cyanazine
Diazinon
Dicamba
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) +
metabolites
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
(vinylidene chloride)
Dichloromethane
2-4 Dichlorophenol
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D)
Diclofop-methyl
Dimethoate
Dinoseb
Diquat
Diuron
Glyphosate
HAA5 (Total Haloacetic Acids)
(NOTE: show latest annual average) 2024 21.2 µg/L
Heptachlor + Heptachlor Epoxide
Lindane (Total)
Malathion
Methoxychlor
Metolachlor
Metribuzin
Monochlorobenzene
Paraquat
Parathion
Pentachlorophenol
Phorate
Picloram
Polychlorinated Biphenyls(PCB)
Prometryne
Simazine
THM
(NOTE: show latest annual average) 2024 62 µg/L
Temephos
Terbufos
Tetrachloroethylene
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol
Triallate
Trichloroethylene
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T)
Trifluralin
Vinyl Chloride
List any Inorganic or Organic parameter(s) that exceeded half the standard prescribed
in Schedule 2 of Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards.
Parameter Result Value Unit of Measure Date of Sample
THM 57 ug/L Jan. 8/2024
THM 41 ug/L April 2/2024
THM 75 ug/L July 8/2024
THM 74 ug/L Oct. 7/2024
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2024 ANNUAL
SUMMARY REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER
SYSTEMS
Report
This report is a summary of water quality information for the Bayham Water
Distribution System, Water Works # 260004748, published in accordance with
Schedule 22 of the Ontario’s Drinking Water Systems Regulation for the reporting
period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The Bayham Water Distribution
System is categorized as a Class 1, Large Municipal Residential Drinking Water System.
Who gets a copy of the Report:
The owner of the drinking – water system shall ensure that the following receive the
summary report no later than March 31 for the preceding calendar year;
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipality, the members of
the Municipal Council;
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipal service board
established under section 195 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the members of the
municipal service board; or
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a corporation, the board of
directors of the corporation.
What must the Report contain?
The report must,
(a) list the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system’s approval and any
order that the system failed to meet at any time during the period covered by
the report and specify the duration of the failure; and
(b) for each failure referred to in clause (a), describe the measures that were taken
to correct the failure.
The Bayham Water Distribution System complied with the following Drinking Water
Legislation;
Safe Drinking Water Act
O. Reg 170/03, O. Reg 128/04
System Drinking Water Licence # 061-101, and Permit #061-102
What else must the report contain?
The report must also include the following information for the purposes of enabling the
owner of the system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned
uses of the system:
A summary of the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report;
A comparison of the summary referred to in paragraph 1 to the rated capacity and
flow rates approved in the system’s approval.
Attachments
2024 flows
Report Prepared by;
Ed Roloson, CMM III, CRS
Manager of Capital Projects - Water/Wastewater Operations
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM MONTHLY WATER CONSUMPTION (m3)
Jan.Feb.March April May June July Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Totals
2024
Pt.Burwell 6378 6061 5952 5845 7766 8696 12767 11071 8310 7697 5116 6504 92,163
avg.daily 206 209 192 195 250 290 412 357 277 248 170 210
Vienna 4028 3782 4174 4322 4635 4411 5392 5252 4980 4565 3869 4721 54,131
avg. daily 130 130 135 144 149 147 174 169 166 147 129 152
Lake View 11,310 10,795 11,306 11,221 13,908 15,292 17,860 17,569 14,348 13,496 10,905 11,760 159,770
avg. daily 365 372 365 374 448 510 576 567 478 435 363 379
2023
Pt.Burwell 5461 4998 5823 5484 8048 8112 9815 9209 7675 6176 6008 6136 82,945
avg.daily 176 179 188 183 260 270 317 297 256 199 200 198
Vienna 3797 3650 4284 4810 5408 5306 4962 4867 4441 4313 4068 3923 53,829
avg. daily 122 130 138 160 174 176 160 157 148 139 136 127
Lake View 10,371 9,456 11,159 11,343 14,706 15,290 15,607 15,173 12,913 11,999 11,053 11,322 150,392
avg. daily 335 338 360 378 474 510 503 489 430 387 368 365
2022
Pt.Burwell 6240 5180 6192 5894 9302 9827 11731 9861 7216 7895 6117 6904 92,359
avg.daily 201 185 200 196 300 328 378 318 240 255 204 223
Vienna 5090 4235 4693 3692 4862 5387 4845 4746 4861 5104 4104 4148 55,767
avg. daily 164 151 151 123 157 180 156 153 162 165 137 134
Lake View 12,454 10,685 12,413 13,428 15,304 17,058 17,873 16,203 13,754 13,415 11,244 12,380 166,211
avg. daily 402 382 400 448 494 569 576 523 458 433 375 399
2021
Pt.Burwell 5481 5513 5625 5782 8670 8977 8275 11020 7478 7141 5827 5726 85,515
avg.daily 177 197 181 193 280 299 267 356 249 230 194 184
Vienna 4151 3777 4249 4347 4677 4745 4293 5355 4089 4453 4522 4791 53,449
avg. daily 134 135 137 145 151 158 138 173 136 148 150 154
Lake View 11,184 9,045 10,399 11,445 14,360 15,312 16,448 18,769 13,519 13,096 11,491 11,956 157,024
avg. daily 361 323 335 381 463 510 531 605 451 422 383 386
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM MONTHLY WATER CONSUMPTION (m3)
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OPTIONAL ANNUAL REPORT TEMPLATE
Drinking-Water System Number: 260074854
Drinking-Water System Name: Richmond Community Drinking Water System
Drinking-Water System Owner: The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham
Drinking-Water System Category: Small Municipal Year Round Residential
Period being reported: 2024
Complete if your Category is Large Municipal
Residential or Small Municipal Residential
Does your Drinking-Water System serve
more than 10,000 people? Yes [ ] No [ x ]
Is your annual report available to the public
at no charge on a web site on the Internet?
Yes [ x ] No [ ]
Location where Summary Report required
under O. Reg. 170/03 Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection.
Complete for all other Categories.
Number of Designated Facilities served:
Did you provide a copy of your annual
report to all Designated Facilities you
serve?
Yes [ ] No [x ]
Number of Interested Authorities you
report to:
Did you provide a copy of your annual
report to all Interested Authorities you
report to for each Designated Facility?
Yes [ ] No [ x ]
Note: For the following tables below, additional rows or columns may be added or an
appendix may be attached to the report
List all Drinking-Water Systems (if any), which receive all of their drinking water from
your system:
Drinking Water System Name Drinking Water System Number
N/A
Did you provide a copy of your annual report to all Drinking-Water System owners that
are connected to you and to whom you provide all of its drinking water?
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Bayham Wastewater Treatment Plant
1 Chatham St.
Port Burwell,ON
519-874-4761
N/A
N/A
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Indicate how you notified system users that your annual report is available, and is free of
charge.
[x ] Public access/notice via the web
[x ] Public access/notice via Government Office
[ ] Public access/notice via a newspaper
[x] Public access/notice via Public Request
[ ] Public access/notice via a Public Library
[ x] Public access/notice via other method --- water bills
_______________________________________
Describe your Drinking-Water System
The community is serviced by two drilled overburden wells and treatment equipment
upgrades including raw water softeners, nitrate filters, pre and post chlorination, post
filtration, uv disinfection, on-line continuous monitoring equipment including nitrate,
turbidity and chlorine. The system is monitored and alarmed by a computerized
SCADA system.
List all water treatment chemicals used over this reporting period
Sodium Hypochlorite ( 12% )
Were any significant expenses incurred to?
[ x ] Install required equipment
[ x ] Repair required equipment
[ x ] Replace required equipment
Please provide a brief description and a breakdown of monetary expenses incurred
Operating = $101,767.00
Capital = $30,000
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Provide details on the notices submitted in accordance with subsection 18(1) of the Safe
Drinking-Water Act or section 16-4 of Schedule 16 of O.Reg.170/03 and reported to
Spills Action Centre
Microbiological testing done under the Schedule 10, 11 or 12 of Regulation 170/03,
during this reporting period.
Number
of
Samples
Range of E.Coli
Or Fecal
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Range of Total
Coliform
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Number
of HPC
Samples
Range of HPC
Results
(min #)-(max #)
Raw 24 0 0 -1 0
Treated
Distribution 108 0 0 - 1 108 >10 - 550
Operational testing done under Schedule 7, 8 or 9 of Regulation 170/03 during the
period covered by this Annual Report.
Number of
Grab
Samples
Range of Results
(min #)-(max #)
Turbidity 8760 0.00 –2.00 (equip
cal)
Chlorine 8760 0.00 –5.00(equip.
cal) (free)
Fluoride (If the
DWS provides
NOTE: Record the unit of measure if it is not milligrams per litre.
Summary of additional testing and sampling carried out in accordance with the
requirement of an approval, order or other legal instrument.
Date of legal instrument
issued
Parameter Date Sampled Result Unit of Measure
Incident
Date
Parameter Result Unit of
Measure
Corrective Action Corrective
Action Date
Jan.15/24 Sodium 28.1 mg/L Ongoing DWA
by MOH
Jan 29/24
July 2/24 Total Coliforms 32 CFU/
100mL
Resampled July 9/24
NOTE: For continuous
monitors use 8760 as the
number of samples.
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Summary of Inorganic parameters tested during this reporting period or the most
recent sample results
Parameter Sample Date Result Value Unit of Measure Exceedance
Antimony Jan. 13/20 0.09 <MDL µg/L
Arsenic Jan. 13/20 0.2 <MDL µg/L
Barium Jan. 13/20 32.4 µg/L
Boron Jan. 13/20 24 µg/L
Cadmium Jan. 13/20 0.013 µg/L
Chromium Jan. 13/20 0.43 µg/L
*Lead See below
Mercury Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Selenium Jan. 13/20 0.06 µg/L
Sodium Jan.15/24 28.1 mg/L Yes- DWA
Uranium Jan. 13/20 0.127 µg/L
Fluoride Jan. 13/20 0.08 mg/L
Nitrite Annual range 0.003-0.004 mg/L
Nitrate Annual range 2.82 – 6.74 mg/L
*only for drinking water systems testing under Schedule 15.2; this includes large municipal non-
residential systems, small municipal non-residential systems, non-municipal seasonal residential
systems, large non-municipal non-residential systems, and small non-municipal non-residential
systems
Summary of lead testing under Schedule 15.1 during this reporting period
(applicable to the following drinking water systems; large municipal residential systems, small
municipal residential systems, and non-municipal year-round residential systems)
Location Type Number of
Samples
Range of Lead
Results
(min#) – (max #)
Number of
Exceedances
Plumbing 0
Distribution 4 Alk. = 269 – 291 mg/L
pH = 7.31 - 7.37
Lead = 0.01<MDL –
0.25 µg/L
0
Summary of Organic parameters sampled during this reporting period or the most
recent sample results
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Parameter Sample
Date
Result Value Unit
of
Measu
re
Exceedance
Alachlor Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
Atrazine Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Atrazine + N-dealkylated metobolites Jan. 13/20 0.01 µg/L
Azinphos-methyl Jan. 13/20 0.05 <MDL µg/L
Benzene Jan. 13/20 0.32 <MDL µg/L
Benzo(a)pyrene Jan. 13/20 0.004
<MDL
µg/L
Bromoxynil Jan. 13/20 0.33 <MDL µg/L
Carbaryl Jan. 13/20 0.05 <MDL µg/L
Carbofuran Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Carbon Tetrachloride Jan. 13/20 0.17 <MDL µg/L
Chlorpyrifos Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
Desethyl Atrrazine Jan. 13/20 0.01 µg/L
Diazinon Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
Dicamba Jan. 13/20 0.20 <MDL µg/L
1,2-Dichlorobenzene Jan. 13/20 0.41 <MDL µg/L
1,4-Dichlorobenzene Jan. 13/20 0.36 <MDL µg/L
1,2-Dichloroethane Jan. 13/20 0.35 <MDL µg/L
1,1-Dichloroethylene
(vinylidene chloride)
Jan. 13/20 0.33 <MDL µg/L
Dichloromethane Jan. 13/20 0.35 <MDL µg/L
2-4 Dichlorophenol Jan. 13/20 0.15 <MDL µg/L
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) Jan. 13/20 0.19 <MDL µg/L
Diclofop-methyl Jan. 13/20 0.40 <MDL µg/L
Dimethoate Jan. 13/20 0.03 <MDL µg/L
Diquat Jan. 13/20 1 <MDL µg/L
Diuron Jan. 13/20 0.03 <MDL µg/L
Glyphosate Jan. 13/20 1 <MDL µg/L
Malathion Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
MCPA Jan. 13/20 0.00012
<MDL
µg/L
Metolachlor Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Metribuzin Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
Monochlorobenzene Jan. 13/20 0.3 <MDL µg/L
Paraquat Jan. 13/20 1 <MDL µg/L
Pentachlorophenol Jan. 13/20 0.15 <MDL µg/L
Phorate Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Picloram Jan. 13/20 1 <MDL µg/L
Polychlorinated Biphenyls(PCB) Jan. 13/20 0.04 <MDL µg/L
Prometryne Jan. 13/20 0.03 <MDL µg/L
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Simazine Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
THM
(NOTE: show latest annual average) 2023 9.9 µg/L
Terbufos Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Tetrachloroethylene Jan. 13/20 0.35 <MDL µg/L
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol Jan. 13/20 0.20 <MDL µg/L
Triallate Jan. 13/20 0.01 <MDL µg/L
Trichloroethylene Jan. 13/20 0.44 <MDL µg/L
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol Jan. 13/20 0.25 <MDL µg/L
Trifluralin Jan. 13/20 0.02 <MDL µg/L
Vinyl Chloride Jan. 13/20 0.17 <MDL µg/L
HAA5 (Total Haloacetic Acids)
(NOTE: show latest annual average) 2023 5.3 <MDL µg/L
List any Inorganic or Organic parameter(s) that exceeded half the standard prescribed
in Schedule 2 of Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards.
Parameter Result Value Unit of Measure Date of Sample
2024 ANNUAL
SUMMARY REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER
SYSTEMS
Report
This report is a summary of water quality information for the Richmond Community
Water System, Water Works # 260074854, published in accordance with Schedule 22
of the Ontario’s Drinking Water Systems Regulation for the reporting period of January
1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The Richmond Community Water System is categorized
as a Small Municipal Year Round Residential Drinking Water System, Class 2 water
treatment and Class 1 water distribution.
Who gets a copy of the Report:
The owner of the drinking – water system shall ensure that the following receive the
summary report no later than March 31 for the preceding calendar year;
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipality, the members of
the Municipal Council;
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipal service board
established under section 195 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the members of the
municipal service board; or
in the case of a drinking water system owned by a corporation, the board of
directors of the corporation.
What must the Report contain?
The report must,
(a) list the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system’s approval and any
order that the system failed to meet at any time during the period covered by
the report and specify the duration of the failure; and
(b) for each failure referred to in clause (a), describe the measures that were taken
to correct the failure.
The Richmond Community Water System complied with the following Drinking Water
Legislation;
Safe Drinking Water Act
O. Reg 170/03, O. Reg 128/04
System Drinking Water Licence # 061-201, and Permit #061-202
What else must the report contain?
The report must also include the following information for the purposes of enabling the
owner of the system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned
uses of the system:
A summary of the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report;
A comparison of the summary referred to in paragraph 1 to the rated capacity and
flow rates approved in the system’s approval.
Attachments
2024 flows
Report Prepared by;
Ed Roloson, CMM III, CRS
Manager of Capital Projects – Water/Wastewater Operations
RICHMOND COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM MONTHLY WATER CONSUMPTION
(m3)
Jan.Feb.March April May June July Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Totals
2024
East 446 390 463 465 500 486 494 498 517 578 535 547 5919
avg.daily 14 13 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 19 18 18
West 441 431 447 470 533 518 540 533 552 615 575 588 6243
avg. daily 14 15 14 16 16 17 17 17 18 20 19 19
2023
East 474 491 493 496 543 525 457 458 459 446 430 448 5720
avg.daily 15 18 16 17 18 18 15 15 15 14 14 14
West 498 505 526 527 454 442 434 422 425 427 416 430 5506
avg. daily 16 18 17 18 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14
2022
East 399 354 392 413 376 475 438 423 430 437 467 422 5026
avg.daily 12 12 12 13 12 15 14 13 14 13 15 13
West 409 342 402 424 386 485 451 436 443 449 480 433 5140
avg. daily 13 12 13 14 13 16 15 14 15 14 16 14
2021
East 415 368 403 400 452 489 459 456 447 456 453 472 5270
avg.daily 13 13 13 13 15 16 15 15 15 15 15 15
West 426 376 413 411 463 500 472 470 460 469 465 484 5409
avg. daily 14 13 13 14 15 17 15 15 15 15 16 16
RICHMOND COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM MONTHLY WATER CONSUMPTION
(m3)
REPORT
MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Mark Russell, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: BL-02/25 SUBJECT: UPDATES TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING BY-LAW
BACKGROUND
At its March 2, 2016 meeting, Council received Report BL-01/16 re New Traffic & Parking By-
law along with a draft Parking By-law No 2016-014. The Report provided a review and re-draft
of the Regulation of Traffic By-law (No. 2001-111) along with its two amending by-laws (Nos.
2003-012 and 2007-060). Council passed the following motions:
First Motion
Moved by: Councillor Breyer
Seconded by: Councillor Casier
THAT Report BL-01/16 re New Traffic & Parking By-law be received for information;
AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on
Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property within the Municipality of Bayham for
Council consideration;
AND THAT Section 3.6.13 be removed from the by-law.
Second Motion
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT By-laws Z647-206, 2016-013, 2016-014 as amended, 2016-015, 2016-017 and
2016-018 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
At its January 16, 2025 meeting, Council received Report BL-01/25 re Port Burwell East Beach
– Paid Parking Options. Council passed the following motion:
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report BL-01/25 re Port Burwell East Beach – Paid Parking Options be received;
AND THAT staff be directed to implement a 2025 pilot program with a daily rate for non-
residents of $4/hour or $18/day and the availability for residents to obtain a $0 resident
permit;
AND THAT staff be directed to establish a reserve fund for net proceeds from the pilot
program.
Establishment of a one-year paid parking pilot program necessitates updates to By-law No.
2016-014. A review of By-law No. 2016-014 was last conducted in Q3 2021, but only to
establish Schedules to the By-law. No additional review or amendments were made at that time.
As it has been nine years since the last comprehensive review and update, this Report presents
a new Traffic and Parking By-law, inclusive of key updates and additional legislative authority.
DISCUSSION
With the approval from Council to proceed with a paid parking pilot program, staff conducted a
comprehensive review of the existing Parking By-law No. 2016-014, as amended, to determine
the changes required to implement paid parking. The existing by-law, is missing or includes
limited legislative authority, traffic control regulations, electric vehicle, paid parking, seasonal
residential parking permits, privately-operated parking lots, municipal lots, accessible parking,
and fire route provisions.
This review determined that several substantial changes would be required and the best course
of action would be to repeal the Parking By-law No. 2016-014 and draft a new by-law to
incorporate paid parking updates and general by-law improvements.
To ensure that unique provisions of the previous by-law would remain in effect, staff included
them in the new proposed parking by-law. In addition, staff reviewed comparable and larger
municipalities to ensure the by-law captures current and future needs of the Municipality.
To streamline the process, a table has been created, below, outlining the substantial changes or
areas of interest to Council:
Section Substantial Changes or Areas of Interest
Legislative
Authority
Recitals
Increase of authorities, added for transparency, and accessibility.
Section 426 (1) - Obstructing officer
Section 429 (1), (2) (d) - Special fines
Section 28, paragraph (1) (2) - Officer may take possession of
accessible permit
Definitions
(Section 1)
Increase defined terms which provides clarity to the reader and
strengthen legal frame work.
Where possible defined terms have been taken from the relevant
Acts.
New definitions but not limited to the following; Double Park, Electric
Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Electric Vehicle Parking
Space, Loading, Manager of Public Works, Municipal Mobile
Enforcement System, Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment
Application, Officer, Parking Metered Zone, Privately-Operated
Parking Lot, Privately Operated Parking Lot License, Seasonal
Resident Parking Permit, Traffic Control Devices, Unlicensed
Vehicle.
Erection of Traffic
Control Devices
by Council and
Manager of
Public Works
(Section 3 & 4)
Traffic Control Devices for the purpose of guiding, directing and
regulating traffic shall be erected as authorized by Council or the
Manager of Public Works or designate.
This allows the Manager of Public Works or designate to erect signs
as needed without Council approval which has historically been the
case.
Angle Parking &
One-ways
(Section 6 & 7)
Provision added for future angle parking and one way streets.
This eliminates the need to add provision later and amend the by-
law.
Electric Vehicle
Parking
(Section 11)
Provision added for future electric vehicle parking.
This eliminates the need to add provision later and amend the by-
law.
Parking in Beach
Zone & Special
Penalty
(Section 12 & 83)
Between May 1st and September 30th roads in Schedule 4 are
designated as 'Beach Zone' for parking.
Motor Vehicle parked or stopped in the Beach Zone in Schedule 4
are liable to an increased fine.
Increased fines are commonly used for problem areas, and
municipalities such as Lambton Shores, Central Eglin, St. Thomas
and London have them in place.
2-Hour Parking
on Restricted
Street
(Section 15)
Parking restriction exceeding 2 hours where an Official “2HR
Parking Restricted” Signs have been erected.
No app will be required and will be monitored May 1st to Sept 30th
between 9 am to 6 pm.
Intention is to place “2HR Parking Restricted” signs in busy areas in
the main commercial area of Port Burwell to ensure beach users will
not occupy parking spaces critical for businesses.
Several Traffic
Matters
(Section 17-23,
31)
Provisions to erect signs and regulate traffic such as prohibited
turns, designated lane movement, obstruct traffic, entering
highways, funeral /other processions, one way streets, pedestrian
crossovers, community safety zones.
Prior parking by-law has no regulations regarding traffic aside from
Heavy Trucks.
Heavy Trucks
(Section 24)
No person shall drive Heavy Trucks where official signs are posted.
Heavy Trucks must take shortest route.
Heavy Truck provisions do not apply to Agricultural.
Reserved Reserved sections are for future amendments without having to
reformat document or set fines. Establishes administrative
efficiencies at the front-end of the new by-law process.
Horse Drawn
Vehicles
(Section 33)
No Person shall Park a horse drawn vehicle in Parking Metered
Zones or on beach.
No Person shall permit a horse drawn vehicle in Parking Metered
Zones.
Prohibit Driving
on Beach
(Section 35)
No person shall drive a vehicle on beach owned by the municipality.
Parking Meter
Zones
(Section 37)
Payment may only be made through a Municipally-Approved Mobile
Payment Application.
The Manager of Public Works or designate is authorized to
designate Mobile Payment Applications as Municipally-Approved
Mobile Payment Application. (Manager will designate By-law
Enforcement)
Exemption for licensed Refreshment Vehicle at the municipal
beach.
Parking meter zone (paid parking) in effect May 1st to September
30th.
Seasonal
Resident Parking
Permit &
Conditions
(Section 48 -49)
The Manager of Public Works or designate is authorized to issue
Seasonal Resident Parking Permits for Parking Metered Zone(s).
Seasonal Resident Parking Permits residents must complete the
online application.
Two permits per household are interchangeable between vehicles
through use of the Honkapp.
Pay application rates and fees (update Rates & Fee By-law)
Seasonal Resident Parking Permit holders agree that fines will be
issued and permits may be revoked if the conditions are not
complied with.
Seasonal Resident Parking Permit must register a Parking Session
in the Municipally-approved Mobile Payment Application.
Municipal Parking
Lots
(Section 53)
No Person shall Park a Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot
exceeding 2 hours where “2HR Parking Restricted” signs erected.
Intention to post at the Port Burwell Marine Museum to ensure
turnover.
Fire Route
(Section 57 - 65)
Fire Chief can places an order requiring fire route and signs to be
erected.
No parking or stopping in a fire route.
No person shall tamper or obstruct fire route signs.
No person shall drive within 200 m of building on fire, or drive over
hose.
Parking for
Disabled
(Section 67-72)
Deface/ alter accessible parking permit.
Where required for posting on private property owners must meet
the standards for location, and signs.
Powers to seize accessible parking permits copied from the
Highway Traffic Act.
Exemption for accessible parking permit holders in parking metered
zones (beach or paid area) for 3 hours and will not be required to
log parking session through Honkapp.
Private Parking
(Section 78)
No person shall park on private property without the authorization of
the owner or occupant.
The municipality will not tow or remove vehicles that are parked on
private property.
Privately -
Operated Parking
Lots
(Section 79 -80)
No person shall operate a privately-operated parking lot without
receiving a privately-operated parking lot license.
Port Burwell Marina is exempt for purposes of boat launch but will
need a privately-operated parking lot license if established parking
lot within 300 m of the East Beach.
Application for
Exemption
(Section 87)
Any Person may make an application to the Clerk for an exemption
from any of the provisions of this by-law. An application must be
made a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the date of the event for
which the exemption is being sought.
No changes from our existing by-law.
Additional Financial Considerations
The By-law Enforcement Office and Manager of Public Works have engaged in discussions
regarding the costs associated with by-law updates and associated signage and materials:
Parking Lot - $2,876 (This may be covered by HONK at the East Beach)
Village Entrance Signage - $10,000
Additional Parking Regulation - $5,500
The anticipated fine revenue, which is conservatively estimated between $10,000 and $15,000,
may be used to offset the cost of any additional signage.
STRATEGIC PLAN
2.1 Quality of Life > To work collaboratively with community organizations and others
in ensuring the availability of a diverse range of passive recreational, heritage
cultural and other community services that contribute to enriching Bayham’s
valued quality of life.
Initiative(s): Ensure that the municipality is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA)
3.1: Quality of Governance > To undertake strategies and technology and knowledge
capital investments that continuously improve a service-oriented governance
approach in Bayham.
Initiative(s): Continue to address and evaluate technology and communication opportunities
3.2: Quality of Governance > To continually demonstrate financial responsibility to the
community.
Initiative(s): Investigate options for moving services to full cost recovery
3.3: Quality of Governance > To strategically engage in partnerships, joint ventures
and other collaborative activities that leverage the Municipality’s resources and
capabilities in order to achieve enhanced efficiencies and benefits for the
community and its residents.
Initiative(s): Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft By-law No. 2025-013
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report BL-02/25 re Updates to Traffic and Parking By-law be received for
information;
2. AND THAT Council approve draft By-law No. 2025-013 as presented;
3. AND THAT By-law No. 2025-013 be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Respectfully submitted: Reviewed by:
Mark Russell, CMM III Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
By-law Enforcement Officer Chief Administrative Officer
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-013
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE TRAFFIC AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS subsection 11(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass bylaws to provide any service or thing
that the municipality considers necessary or desirable to the public;
AND WHEREAS section 11(3), paragraph 1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, as amended, provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass bylaws respecting
highways, including parking and traffic on highways;
AND WHEREAS section 11(3), paragraph 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, as amended, provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass bylaws respecting
parking, except on highways;
AND WHEREAS section 23.3 (4) (5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that council can delegate legislative power pursuant to this by-law
that is minor in nature, including the authority to make amendments with regard to any
schedules, stopping prohibitions, stop controlled intersections, one- way streets, turn
restrictions, parking restrictions, parking meter zones, community safety zones or lane
designations, and other traffic control measures;
AND WHEREAS section 63 (1), of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass a by-law prohibiting or regulating the
placing, stopping, Standing or parking of an object or vehicle on or near a highway, it
may provide for the removal and impounding or restraining and immobilizing of any
object or vehicle placed, stopped, Standing or parked on or near a highway in
contravention of the by-law and subsection 170 (15) of the Highway Traffic Act applies
with necessary modifications to the by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 426 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that
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
this Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 429 (1), (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
municipality may establish a system of fines for offences under a by-law of the
municipality passed under this Act and establish Special fines in addition to the regular
fine for an offence which are designed to eliminate or reduce any economic advantage
or gain from contravening the by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 28, paragraph (1) (2) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.8, as amended, provides inspection of accessible parking permit, and an Officer
may take possession of the accessible permit;
AND WHEREAS Section 55 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, S.O. 2019, c 1,
Sch 1, as amended, municipalities may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of the
municipality, and municipal by-law enforcement officer appointed under this section are
peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws;
AND WHEREAS Section 61 of the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990, c P.33, except
where otherwise expressly provided by law, every person who is convicted of an
offence is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham enacted By-law No. 2016-014 to regulate traffic and the parking of Motor
Vehicles in the Municipality of Bayham;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to repeal By-law No. 2016-014 and all its
amendments and replace it with a new by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
Motor Vehicles in the Municipality of Bayham;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
TRAFFIC AND PARKING BY-LAW
1. Definitions
In this by-law, unless a contrary intention appears,
“Access Aisle” means an area designated by pavement markings adjacent to a
Designated Parking Space for the purpose of allowing access/egress to vehicles parked
within the Designated Parking Space;
“Accessible Parking Permit” shall mean an accessible parking permit issued pursuant
to the Highway Traffic Act or any Regulation enacted thereunder or a permit, numbered
plate or other marker or device issued by another jurisdiction and recognized under
the Highway Traffic Act as an Accessible Parking Permit to Park in a Designated
Parking Space.
“Accessible Parking Permit Holder” shall mean a person that qualifies for, and has
obtained, an Accessible Parking Permit.
"Agricultural Purposes" means land where animals or birds are kept for grazing,
breeding, raising, boarding, training, or for the tillage of soil, rowing, harvesting of
vegetables, fruits, field crops or landscaping materials;
"Boulevard" means that portion of every Road Allowance within the limits of the
Municipality of Bayham which is not used as a Sidewalk, Driveway Access, traveled
Roadway or Shoulder;
"Bus" means a Motor Vehicle designed for carrying ten or more passengers and used
for the transportation of Persons;
"Bicycle or Bicycles" has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Commercial Motor Vehicle" means any Motor Vehicle having permanently attached
thereto a truck or delivery body, and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagons, fire
apparatus, motor Buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on the Highways;
"Corporation" means The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham;
"Council" means the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham;
"Crosswalk" means
(a) that part of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connections of
the lateral lines of the Sidewalks on opposite sides of the Highway measured
from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs from the edges of the Roadway, or
(b) any portion of a Roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for
pedestrian crossing by school crossing signs (as per the Ontario Traffic Manual –
Book 5 Regulatory Signs) or by lines or other markings on the surface thereof;
"Curb" includes the edge of the traveled portion of a Street or Roadway;
"Designated Parking Space" means a Parking Space designated under the By-law for
the sole use of Vehicles carrying a Person with an Accessible Parking Permit.
“Double Park” means the Parking of a Vehicle on any Roadway, beside another
Vehicle which is legally Parked adjacent to the Curb of the Roadway or edge of the
Roadway, so that Vehicles are side by side or any part of the Vehicles is side by side;
“Driveway Access” means the portion of a Street which is improved to permit the
passage of Vehicles between the adjacent Roadway and the abutting property;
“Electric Kick-Scooter” means a Vehicle that has,
a) two wheels placed along the same longitudinal axis, one placed at the front of the
kick scooter and one at the rear;
b) a platform for Standing between the two wheels;
c) a steering handlebar that acts directly on the steerable wheel; and
d) an electric motor not exceeding 500 watts that provides a maximum speed of 24
kilometres per hour.
“Electric Vehicle” means a Vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors,
using electrical energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries or another energy
storage device and is capable of being plugged into an Electric Vehicle Charging
Station and includes a plug-in electric car and a plug-in hybrid car;
“Electric Vehicle Charging Station” means any facility or equipment that is used to
charge a battery or other energy storage device of an Electric Vehicle;
“Electric Vehicle Parking Space” means a Parking Space designated for the use of
Electric Vehicles as indicated by a sign in the form set out in Schedule 2 to this By-law;
“Emergency Parking Only” means parking for an Emergency Vehicle as defined in
this by-law.
“Emergency Vehicle” means municipal service, enforcement vehicles, fire vehicles,
police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization or permission to do so has been
granted by the Municipality.
“Gross Weight" means the combined weight of Vehicle and load;
"Heavy Truck" means
1. any Commercial Motor Vehicle which has a registered gross Vehicle weight
exceeding 5 tonne (5,000 kilograms or 11,023 pounds) according to the current
permit or Vehicle registration which has been issued under the Highway Traffic
Act, or its foreign equivalent for such Vehicle, regardless of the actual weight of
such Vehicles, or
2. a Trailer that has a manufacturer’s Gross Weight rating exceeding 1,360
kilograms, regardless of the actual weight of such Trailer, but does not include a
Vehicle operated by or on behalf of the Corporation or a School Bus which is in
the course of transporting children or mentally challenged adults to and from
school;
"Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the
lateral curb lines, or if none, then of the lateral boundary lines of two or more Highways
which join one another at an angle, whether or not one Highway crosses the other;
“Loading” means the physical activity of moving merchandise from or to a property or
another Vehicle and the physical activity of passengers entering or departing a Vehicle;
“Motor Vehicle" includes an automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle unless
otherwise indicated in this by-law, and any other Vehicle propelled or driven otherwise
than by muscular power, but does not include a Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle or an
Electric Kick-Scooter, a streetcar, or other Motor Vehicles running only upon rails, or a
motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of
husbandry or road building machine within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act;
“Municipal Mobile Enforcement System” means the Corporation’s mobile system for
determining whether the payment required for the use of a Parking Space has been
made based on the licence plate of the Parked Vehicle and for determining whether a
Vehicle is Parked in a Parking Space for a period longer than that for which payment
has been made;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham;
“Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application” means a mobile payment
application approved by the Manager of Public Works or a Person designated by the
Manager of Public Works for making a payment required for the use of a Parking Space
for a pre-determined period of Time for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified
by the Vehicle’s licence plate;
“Municipal Law Enforcement Officer” means an officer appointed by the Municipality
to enforce the Municipal by-laws;
“Municipal Parking Lot or Municipal Lot” mean a portion of land that’s owned by the
Municipality and has been designated for Parking of Vehicles. Schedule 1 indicates the
Municipal Parking Lots and if they are in a Parking Meter Zone or a free zone.
“Officer” means a Police Officer, Ontario Park Warden, Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer or Person appointed by Council;
"Official Sign" means a sign approved by the Ministry of Transportation, contained
within the Ontario Traffic Manuals or specified in Schedule 2 of this by-law. If the words
Official is before a word in brackets and the word sign after it shall be deemed an official
sign.
"One-Way Street" means a street upon which vehicular Traffic is limited to movement
in one direction;
“Ontario Park Warden” shall be deemed as an “Officer” under this by-law and includes
a conservation officer, a park warden designated a superintendent and an assistant
superintendent designated under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act,
2006, S.O. 2006, c. 12.
"Park", "Parking" or “Parked”, when prohibited, means the Standing of a Vehicle
whether occupied or not, except when Standing temporarily for the purpose of and while
engaged in Loading or unloading merchandise or passengers;
"Parking Meter Zone, Parking Metered Zone or Metered Zone " means a part of a
Street or Municipal Parking Lot designated by this by-law for Parking and regulated by
the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application;
“Parking Session” is when a holder of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit registers
their Vehicle through the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for Parking
in a Parking Meter Zone for a period of Time.
"Parking Space" means a portion of the surface of the Roadway or parking lot/facility
designated by suitable markings or where markings are not delineated an area 2.7
metres wide by 5.5 metres in length.
“Pedestrian Crossover” has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Person" includes any Person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind;
“Person With A Disability" has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Private Roadway", when used with reference to a fire route, means any private road,
lane, ramp or other vehicular access to or egress from a building or structure and it may
include part of a parking lot;
“Private Property” means a property that is privately owned property or facility but
does not include Municipal Property.
“Privately-Operated Parking Lot” mean a parking lot that is privately owned and is
providing Parking for a fee or donation but excludes the Port Burwell Marina at the boat
launch;
“Privately-Operated Parking Lot License” means any Person that is operating a
Privately-Operated Parking Lot must receive a license from the Municipality.
"Police Officer" means a member of the police force of the OPP or approved Policing
body;
“Refreshment Vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Refreshment Vehicle By-law,
as amended.
“Residential Zone” means any residential zone as designated under any zoning by-
law in effect within the Municipality at a specific date and Time and as enacted pursuant
to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended, or any
successor legislation thereto;
"Road Allowance" means all allowances for roads, except in so far as they have been
Stopped up according to law, made by the Crown surveyors, all Highways laid out or
established under the authority of any statute, all roads on which public money has
been expended for opening them or on which statute labour has been usually
performed, all roads dedicated by the owner of the land to public use, and all alterations
and deviations of and all bridges over any such allowance for Highway or road;
"Roadway" means the part of a Highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used
for vehicular Traffic, but does not include the Shoulder, and where a Highway includes
two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" refers to any one roadway
separately and not to all of the roadways collectively;
“Roundabout” means a form of intersection that accommodates Traffic flow in a
counter clockwise direction around a central island;
“Rural Residential Zone” means any rural residential zone as designated under any
zoning by-law in effect within the Municipality at a specific date and Time and as
enacted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as
amended, or any successor legislation thereto;
“School Bus” means a bus that,
(a) is painted chrome yellow,
(b) displays on the front and rear thereof the words “school bus”, and
(c) displays on the rear thereof the words “do not pass when signals flashing” or “do
not pass when red lights flashing”.
“School Crossing” means a Crosswalk as identified by Official “school crossing”
Signs;
"School Vehicle" means a Vehicle that is used for the transportation of Persons to or
from school and shall only include the following:
i) a School Bus
ii) a Bus and
iii) a Vehicle that is designed to carry less than ten passengers and is used
for the transportation of Persons and which is identified by public Vehicle
plates and/or school safety stickers;
“Seasonal Resident Parking Permit” means a seasonal parking permit valid between
May 1 to September 30th that is issued by the Manager of Public Works or a Person
designated by the Manager of Public Works under this By-law.
"Shoulder" means that portion of every Street which abuts the Roadway, and which is
designed and intended for passage or Stopping of Motor Vehicles but which extends no
more than 3.6 metres in width from the limit of the Roadway;
"Sidewalk" means any municipal walkway, or that portion of a Street between the Curb
line or the lateral line of a Roadway and the adjacent property line, primarily intended for
the use of pedestrians;
"Stand or Standing" means the halting of a Vehicle, whether occupied or not, except
for the purpose of and while engaged in receiving or discharging passengers;
"Stop", when required, means the complete cessation of movement;
"Stop", “Stopped” or "Stopping", when prohibited, means the halting of a Vehicle,
even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict
with other Traffic or in compliance with the directions of a Police Officer or of a Traffic
control sign or signal;
"Street" or "Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue,
parkway, Driveway Access, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle designed and
intended for or used by the general public for the passage of Vehicles and includes the
area between the lateral property lines thereof;
"Through Highway" means any Highway or part of a Highway and all intersecting
Highways are marked by a stop sign or yield sign in compliance with the regulations of
the Ministry of Transportation;
"Time" means, where any expression of time occurs or where any hour or other period
of time is stated, standard time or daylight-saving time, whichever is in effect in the
Municipality of Bayham pursuant to the Time Act;
"Tractor-Trailer Unit" means the combination of a Commercial Motor Vehicle and a
Trailer or semi-trailer;
"Traffic" includes pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, Vehicles and other
conveyances either singly or together while using any Street for the purposes of travel;
"Traffic Control Device" means any sign or other device erected or placed for the
purpose of guiding, directing or regulating Traffic;
"Traffic Signal" means any device manually, electrically or mechanically operated for
the regulation of Traffic;
“Trailer” means a Vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a Highway by a Motor Vehicle,
except an implement of farming, a mobile home, another Motor Vehicle or any device or
apparatus not designed to transport Persons or property, temporarily drawn, propelled
or moved upon such Highway, and except a side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall
be considered a separate Vehicle and not part of the Motor Vehicle by which it is drawn;
“U-Turn" means to turn a Vehicle upon a Highway so as to proceed in the opposite
direction;
“Unlicensed Vehicle” means a Motor Vehicle that does not have a number plate
displayed or does not have current validation of a vehicle permit affixed to the number
plate, in the manner prescribed in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Vehicle or Vehicles" includes a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, traction engine, farm tractor,
road building machine and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power,
including muscular power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle, the cars of
electric or steam railways running only upon rails;
"Vehicle of a Person With A Disability” means any Vehicle displaying an Accessible
Parking Permit in accordance with this by-law.
2. Short Title
(1) The short title of this by-law is the Traffic and Parking By-law.
PART 1 - TRAFFIC
3. Erection of Traffic Control Devices by Council
(1) Traffic Control Devices for the purpose of guiding, directing and regulating Traffic
shall be erected as authorized by the Council or as authorized by Council in
section 4.
(2) No Person shall:
(a) alter, deface, remove or destroy any sign erected by the Municipality or any
pavement lines or other marks for guiding the Parking of Vehicles or the
regulations of traffic;
(b) alter, interfere with, or change the position of any such sign, line or other mark
unless such Person has been duly authorized so to do by the Municipality;
(c) unless approve by the municipality shall direct Traffic;
(d) drive over raised curb;
(e) abandon a Vehicle on a Highway;
(3) Notwithstanding section 3 (4) unless in an emergency to direct Traffic around the
scene of an accident, obstacle, construction site, excavation, debris, glass or
other hazard.
(4) If Times are not shown on the Official Sign, then the Official Sign applies at all
Times.
4. Erection of Traffic Control Devices by Manager of Public Works
(1) The Manager of Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is authorized to erect Traffic Control Devices.
5. Manner of Parallel Parking
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle on any Street except upon the right-hand side of
the Roadway, having regard for the direction in which the Vehicle is required to
proceed, and when Parked on a Roadway, the right front and rear wheels or
runners of the Vehicle shall be parallel to and distant not more than 0.3 metres
from the right-hand edge of the Roadway adjacent to which such Vehicle is
Parked.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply where angle parking is authorized by this by-law,
or upon one-way streets.
6. Manner of Angle Parking
(1) Where angle parking is permitted,
(a) no Person shall Park a Vehicle except within the limits defined by
pavement markings; or
(b) if no pavement markings are visible, no Person shall Park a Vehicle
except at an angle not exceeding sixty degrees with the permitted
direction of travel, unless signed otherwise;
(c) and in all cases so that the front end of the Vehicle is nearest to the Curb
or the edge of the Street.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), no Person shall Park a Vehicle at an angle:
a) with the load extending beyond the rear of the Vehicle; or
b) with a Trailer; or
c) that obstructs or interferes with Traffic.
7. Manner of Parking on One-Way Street
(1) All Persons may Park Vehicles on both sides of a One-Way Street in the
permitted locations and facing in the direction in which the Vehicle is required to
proceed unless otherwise regulated by an Official Sign.
8. No Stopping
(1) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle in the following unposted locations:
(a) in a manner to Double Park;
(b) over a Sidewalk, Boulevard or footpath;
(c) within an intersection;
(d) within a Crosswalk;
(e) within 10 Metres of a Crosswalk;
(f) within 15 metres of a Pedestrian Crossover;
(g) on any part of the Highway except the right-hand side of two-way
Roadways;
(h) within Roundabout unless authorized by signs;
(i) upon any bridge, elevated structure, or underpass;
(j) at any place designated for emergency parking only.
(2) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle where an Official "No Stopping" Sign has been
erected and are on display and during the prohibited Time or Times identified on
the sign. If no Time or Times are identified on the sign, then the prohibition
applies at all Times.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a School Vehicle engaged in the transportation
of Persons when such Vehicle is Stopped to discharge or pick-up passengers.
9. No Parking in Unposted Locations
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any of the following places anytime or during
the specified Times, when specified:
(a) on any Boulevard;
(b) on a Street within 2 metres of entrance or Driveway Access ;
(c) within 3 metre of fire hydrant;
(d) within 10 metres of an intersection unless otherwise indicated by a sign;
(e) on any Street which obstructs Traffic;
(f) for the purpose of washing, greasing or repairing vehicle;
(g) within 15 metres of any railway crossing;
(h) to prevent removal of other Parked Vehicle;
(i) on any ramp;
(j) within 15 metres of any intersection controlled by Traffic Signals;
(k) within turning basin of cul-de-sac;
(l) on any Street for longer than 24 hours;
(m) on any Street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1st to March
31st;
(n) over a Curb;
(o) in a manner blocking gate;
(p) in a manner blocking a driveway or entrance;
(q) outside the pavement markings;
(r) in a manner interfering with snow removal;
(s) in a manner interfering with cleaning operations;
(t) on municipal property without consent;
(u) in place other than authorized;
(v) In the front yard or exterior side yard of any Residential Zone that is not
designated as a driveway;
(w) on grass within 25 metres of the Port Burwell East Beach;
(x) on roadway less than 6 m wide;
(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prohibit the proper parking of Bicycles in a bicycle
rack.
10. No Parking in Posted Locations
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part in locations where an Official “No
Parking” Sign has been erected and are on display.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle in locations where an
Official “Tow Away Zone” Sign has been erected and are on display.
(3) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prohibit the proper parking of Bicycles in a bicycle
rack erected.
11. Electric Vehicle Parking
(1) No person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle in an Electric Vehicle
Parking Space where such vehicle is not an Electric Vehicle.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in Parking Space for Electric Vehicles or any part
of a Vehicle in locations where an Official “Electric Vehicle” Sign has been
erected and are on display.
12. Parking in Beach Zone (Schedule 4)
(1) Between May 1 and September 30th of each calendar year, the roadways
identified in column 1 of Schedule 4 hereto on the side identified in column 2 and
between the points identified in columns 3 and 4, both individually and in
combination, shall constitute and be designated as 'Beach Zone' for purposes of
regulated Parking hereunder.
(2) Beach Zone violations in section 12 (3) (4) shall be subject to enforcement
pursuant as set forth section 83 below.
(3) No person, stop a vehicle in a Beach Zone where no stopping signs are erected.
(4) No person, shall park a vehicle in a Beach Zone in the following places anytime
or during the specified Times, when specified
(a) on a boulevard;
(b) on street within 2 m of a driveway access;
(c) on street within 2 m of an entrance;
(d) within 3 m of a fire hydrant;
(e) within 10 m of an intersection;
(f) on street in a manner which obstructs traffic;
(g) in a position to prevent removal of other parked vehicle;
(h) within a turning basin of a cul-de-sac;
(i) over a curb;
(j) in a manner a blocking gate;
(k) in a manner a blocking driveway;
(l) in a manner a blocking entrance;
(m) outside of the pavement markings;
(n) on municipal property without consent;
(o) in a place other than authorized;
(p) on roadway less than 6 m wide;
(q) where no parking signs are erected;
(r) where tow away zone signs are erected;
13. No Parking in Loading Zones
(1) Where Official “Loading and Unloading Zone” Sign are erected and are on
display, no Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle unless such
Vehicles are being loaded or unloaded for the permitted time, and the entire
Vehicle is located within the designated loading zone.
14. Parking During Emergencies and Special Events
(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, in case of fire,
a parade, an assembly of Persons, a congestion of Traffic, a construction project
or an emergency, Parking may be restricted or prohibited by the Manager of
Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public Works or the
Chief of Police acting through Police Officers, and no Person shall Park a Vehicle
in contravention of such restrictions or prohibition.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "emergency" includes a snowfall or other act of
God which hinders, restricts or prohibits movement of Vehicles or pedestrians on
a Highway.
(3) The declaration of an emergency and the parking restrictions or prohibitions shall
be affected by a systematic broadcast on local radio, or the Municipalities social
media account and such notification shall be deemed to be sufficient notification
of the restrictions or prohibition then in effect.
15. 2 Hour Parking Restricted on Specified Streets
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle exceeding 2 hours where an Official “2HR
Parking Restricted” Signs have been erected and are on display.
16. Manner of Parking Motorcycles
(1) No Person shall Park a motorcycle at more than an angle of forty-five degrees to
the Curb.
(2) Where Parking Space is designated by markings, no more than three
motorcycles shall be Parked in one space.
17. Prohibited Turns
(1) Where an Official “No U-Turns" Sign is erected and on display, no driver or
operator of a Vehicle upon a Highway shall make a U-Turn within 30 metres of
the sign.
(2) Where an Official “No Left Turn” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(3) Where an Official “No Right Turn” Sign are erected and on display, every driver
or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
18. Designated Lane Movements
(1) Where Official “Turn Lane Designation” Sign are erected and on display, every
driver or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
19. Obstructing Traffic
(1) Any Vehicle Stopped on any Street shall be moved away by the owner or
operator thereof at the direction of a Police Officer when Traffic congestion,
proximity to a fire or any other condition renders the removal of such Vehicle
expedient.
20. Entering Highway
(1) Where Official “Stop” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or operator of
a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(2) Where Official “Yield” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or operator of
a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
21. Funeral and Other Processions
(1) No Person shall drive a Vehicle so that it intersects a funeral or other authorized
procession in motion except under the direction of a Traffic Control Device or a
Police Officer.
(2) All Persons driving Vehicles in a funeral or other procession shall drive such
Vehicles as near to the right-hand edge of the Roadway as is practicable and
safe.
22. One-Way Streets
(1) Where an Official “One-Way” Sign erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(2) Where necessary to accommodate construction or special events the Manager
of Public Works or designate may erect One-way sign for a limited period of time.
23. Pedestrian Crossovers
(1) Where Official “Pedestrian Crossovers” Signs are erected and on display, every
driver or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
24. Heavy Truck Restrictions
(1) Where Official “Heavy Truck” Signs are erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle is prohibited from driving on the Street.
(2) No person shall drive or permit Heavy Trucks where Official Signs are erected
and on display.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply where a Heavy Truck is being necessarily
operated in the usual conduct of Business and proceeds by way of the shortest
route to or from any Street.
(4) The Manager of Public Works or a Person designated is hereby authorized to
cause the Streets to be marked with signs to prohibit their use by heavy trucks.
(5) This section does not apply to heavy trucks being used for deliveries to or
removals from properties being used for Agricultural Purposes.
(6) Notwithstanding any other sections of this by-law to the contrary, subsection (2)
shall not apply to School Buses between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
from Monday to Friday inclusive and from September 1st to June 30th inclusive.
25. Reserved
26. School Bus Loading Zones
(1) School Bus zones are hereby designated with the Official “School Bus Loading
Zone” Signs are erected and on display.
(2) No Person shall Stop or park a Vehicle in a “School Bus Loading Zone” between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday inclusive and from
September 1 to June 30th.
27. School Bus & Commercial Motor Vehicle in Residential Zones
(1) No Person shall Park or store a Motor Vehicle in any Residential Zone other than
a private passenger automobile, motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, School
Bus or a Commercial Motor Vehicle as provided for in section 27 (2) & (3).
(2) No Person shall Park or store a Commercial Motor Vehicle having a Gross
Weight or greater than four thousand (4000) kilograms in any Residential Zone
unless such Commercial Motor Vehicle is parked or stored in a private garage or
an accessory building;
(3) No Person shall Park or store a Commercial Motor Vehicle having a Gross
Weight or greater than four thousand (4000) kilograms with its engine or other
associated mechanical systems running and/ or operational for a period of Time
in excess of fifteen (15) minutes in any Residential Zone other than a Rural
Residential Zone.
28. Use of Sidewalk
(1) No Person shall use any Sidewalk for any purpose other than pedestrian Traffic,
except as specifically permitted by this or any other by-law.
29. Coasting or Sliding
(1) No Person shall ride any hand-sleigh or toboggan on any Street.
30. Reserved
31. Community Safety Zones (Schedule 3)
1) The Highways set out in Column 1 of Schedule 3 of this by-law between the
points set out in Column 2 thereof and the points set out in Column 3 thereof are
hereby designated as Community Safety Zones, any time.
32. Designation of Construction Zones
(1) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is appointed for the purpose of subsections 128 (8.1) and (10) of
the Highway Traffic Act, and in accordance with those subsections the Manager
of Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public Works may:
(a) designate a Highway or portion of a Highway under the Municipality’s
jurisdiction as a construction zone; and
(b) set a lower rate of speed for Motor Vehicles driven in the designated
construction zone than is otherwise provided in section 128 of
the Highway Traffic Act.
(2) The speed limit set by the Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the
Manager of Public Works under subsection 32 1) b) of this By-law shall not
become effective until the Highway or portion of it affected is signed in
accordance with the regulations under the Highway Traffic Act, indicating the
maximum rate of speed, as well as the commencement and the end of the
construction zone.
33. Horse Drawn Vehicles
(1) No Person shall Park a horse drawn vehicle in Parking Metered Zones.
(2) No Person shall permit a horse drawn vehicles in Parking Metered Zones.
(3) No Person shall Park horse drawn vehicles on the beach.
34. Tow Trucks
(1) No Person shall solicit, make or convey an offer of services of a Tow Truck while
that Person is within 200 metres of:
(a) of an accident or apparent accident; or
(b) a vehicle involved in an accident, on any highway;
(2) No Person shall Park, Stop or Stand a Tow Truck on any Highway within 200
metres of:
(a) the scene of an accident or apparent accident; or
(b) a Vehicle involved in an accident.
(3) Section 34 in its entirety shall not apply to a Person who is at the scene of an
accident at the request or direction of a Police Officer, a Firefighter or Person
involved in the accident.
(4) Any Person operating a Tow Truck or other Motor Vehicle Parked, Stopped or
Standing within 200 metres of the scene of an accident or apparent accident or a
Vehicle involved in an accident shall, immediately on the direction of any Police
Officer or Firefighter, move their Tow Truck or Motor Vehicle to a location more
than 200 metres from the scene of an accident or apparent accident or to any
other location as directed by a Police Officer or Firefighter
35. Prohibit Driving on Beach
(1) No person shall drive any vehicle on any beach owned by the municipality.
(2) Section 35 (1) does not apply to drivers of municipal service or enforcement
vehicles, emergency vehicles, police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization
or permission to do so has been granted by the Municipality.
36. Reserved
PART 2 – PARKING METER ZONES
37. Payment Methods for Parking
(1) In this By-law, where payment is required for the use of Parking, such payment
may only be made through a Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application
for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified by the Vehicle’s licence plate.
(2) Where a Vehicle by reason of its size necessarily occupies more than one
Parking Space or where markings are not delineated an area 2.7 metres wide by
5.5 metres in length a Vehicle will not be permitted to Park in a Parking Metered
Zone.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to Bicycles.
(4) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is authorized to designate Mobile Payment Applications as Municipally-
Approved Mobile Payment Application under this by-law.
(5) This By-law does not apply to a Person operating a Refreshment Vehicle
provided they have approval from the Municipality and follow the conditions for
Parking.
38. Time Limits for Zones
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or motorcycle in any Parking Space within a
Parking Metered Zone during the days and Times indicated on the Official Sign
without immediately making payment through a Municipally-Approved Mobile
Payment Application for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified by the
Vehicle’s licence plate for the Parking Time at the rate set out in the Rates and
Fees By-law as amended.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any Parking Space within a Parking Meter
Zone during the days, Times and for a period of Time greater than that indicated
on the Official Sign.
(3) No Person shall Park a motorcycle in any Parking Space within a Parking Meter
Zone during the days, Times and for a period of Time greater than that indicated
on the Official Sign.
39 Parking Overtime
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in the same Parking Space for a longer period at
any one Time than the maximum period allowable for such zone as provided in
this by-law.
40 Vehicle Parked Overtime
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any Parking Space or part thereof for a period
longer than payment has been made.
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1) a Vehicle is deemed to have been Parked for a
period longer than that for which payment has been made:
(a) if payment for a pre-determined period of Time has been made through a
Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for the Vehicle occupying
such space as identified by the vehicle’s licence plate and the Municipal
Mobile Enforcement System indicates no Time remaining or unpaid.
41. Unauthorized Devices
(1) No Person shall place or exhibit any unauthorized device attempting to control or
regulate the Parking of Vehicles.
42. Tampering with Signage
(1) No Person shall, unless authorized by the Municipality shall move, remove, alter
or tamper with any sign erected or placed upon any Street or property owned or
leased by the Municipality or under its direction.
43. Parking Metered Zones
(1) Parking Metered Zone(s) shall have signage indicating the hours of operation
and the rates for Parking a Motor Vehicles.
44. Lawful Use of Space
(1) No Person shall Park a Motor Vehicle except in a Parking Space, and upon
Parking the Motor Vehicle the operator shall pay a fee forthwith by making a
payment through a Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for
occupying such space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
(2) Holders of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit must register a Parking Session
in the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application, for occupying such
space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
(3) Notwithstanding marked Vehicles which identify them as Vehicles belonging to a
Police, Ontario Parks Warden, Ministry of Transportation, or Municipally owned
Vehicle are not required to pay for the use of a Parking Space if in the course of
performing their duties.
45. Parking Metered Zones between May to September
(1) Parking Metered Zone are only in effect between May 1st to September 30th.
46. Reserved
47. Reserved
PART 3 – SEASONAL RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS
48. Seasonal Resident Parking Permits
(1) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is hereby authorized and directed to provide Seasonal Resident Parking
Permits, for Parking Metered Zone(s).
(2) Residents of the Municipality may apply for a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit
to Park in a Parking Metered Zone(s) and must complete the online application
and provide the following;
(a) legal first and last name as on your Drivers License;
(b) e-mail address and phone number;
(c) municipal address of property;
(d) indicate if the applicant is a tenant or the owner of the property;
(e) documentation proving residency which may include government issued
identification, tax bill, or water bill.
(f) number of permit requesting with a maximum of (2) two per household;
(g) must pay the applicable rates & fees established by Council as set out in the
Rates and Fees By-law, as amended;
(3) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works has (7) seven business days to review a complete application for a
Seasonal Resident Parking Permit.
(4) Residents must be issued a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit before Parking in
a Parking Metered Zone(s) or pay the rates & fees established by Council as set
out in the Rates and Fees By-law, as amended.
49. Seasonal Resident Parking Permit Terms & Conditions
(1) Seasonal Resident Parking Permit holders agree that fines will be issued and
permits may be revoked if the following terms or conditions are not complied
with:
(a) the permit is valid May 1st to September 30th and expire annually;
(b) permit holders must complete a Parking Session for Parking in a Parking
Metered Zone;
(c) failing to enter in Parking Session will result in fines being issued;
(d) will not assault, yell, berate, or use offensive language towards municipal staff
or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer;
(e) that the permit is only valid for the Parking Metered Zone identified at Time of
purchase of the permit and is not transferable;
(f) that Vehicle(s) must have ownership(s) registered to the same address.
(g) that permits are not transferable;
(h) that any fees collected will be non-refundable;
(i) that Parking Spaces are on a first come basis;
(j) that a Vehicle exceeding 6.1 metres in length will not Park in a Parking
Metered Zone;
(k) that Vehicles must not have a Trailer attached in a Parking Metered Zone;
(2) Holders of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit must register a Parking Session
in the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application, for occupying such
space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
50. Reserved
51. Reserved
52. Reserved
PART 4 – MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
53. Municipal Parking Lot - Offences
(1) No Person which includes a holder of a “Seasonal Resident Parking Permit” shall
Park a Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot contrary to the following;
(a) without making Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment where signs
have been erected;
(b) for a period longer than that for which payment has been made where
signs have been erected ;
(c) exceeding 6.1 metres in length in a Parking Metered Zone;
(d) with Trailer attached in a Parking Metered Zone;
(e) where Official “No Parking” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(f) where Official “Fire Route” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(g) where Official “Tow Away Zone” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(h) where Official “Emergency Parking Only ” Signs have been erected
and are on display;
(i) in unauthorized area;
(j) over Curb;
(k) within 3 metres of a fire hydrant;
(l) in a manner that obstructs another Vehicle;
(m) that is an Unlicensed Vehicle;
(n) outside pavement markings or Parking Spaces;
(o) with damaged plates;
(p) for overnight accommodation;
(2) No Person shall park a vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot without written
permission from the Manager of Public Works contrary to the following;
(a) abutting the beach between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.;
(b) between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
(3) No Person shall park a Commercial Motor Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot
without written permission from the Manager of Public Works.
(4) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot exceeding 2 hours
where an Official “2HR Parking Restricted” Signs have been erected and are on
display.
(5) No Person shall use a Municipal Parking Lot for anything but Parking a Vehicle.
(6) No Person shall use a Municipal Parking Lot for overnight accommodations.
54. Municipal Parking Lots (Schedule 1)
(1) The premises owned by the Municipality and described in Schedule 1 are
designate Municipal Parking Lots and specify which Municipal Parking Lots are to
be used for Parking Metered Zones or free parking for Motor Vehicles.
55. Reserved
56. Reserved
PART 5 - FIRE ROUTES & EMERGENCY FIRE
REGULATIONS
57. Official Signs
(1) In this part, "official sign" means a fire route sign in the form set out in Schedule 2
to this by-law
58. Establishment of Fire Routes
(1) A Private Roadway along which approval has been given by the Municipality for
the erection of Official Signs is a fire route.
59. Fire Chief's Order
(1) If, after inspection of any building, the Fire Chief is satisfied that, in order to
suppress and prevent the spread of fires, where a fire route is warranted in
respect of any building, the fire chief may serve or cause to be serviced by
personal service or by prepaid registered mail to the owner of the building shown
on the records of the Land Registry Office, an order requiring the owner to erect
such fire route signs that will comply with the provisions of Fire Code and
/or Building Code Act Regulations.
(2) Every owner shall comply with such order within sixty (60) days of the date of its
service upon him or its mailing to him and the fire route signs shall be at the cost
of the owner.
60. Agreement with Owner of Roadway
(1) The Municipality and the owner of a Private Roadway may enter into a
development agreement pursuant to the site plan approval process providing for
the designation of the roadway (or parts of the roadway) as a fire route.
61. Tampering with Signs
(1) No Person shall move, remove or interfere with an Official Sign along a fire route.
(2) No Person shall obstruct a view of an Official Sign along a fire route.
62. Conflicting Signs on Fire Routes
(1) No Person shall erect or maintain along a fire route any sign which may conflict
or be confused with an Official Sign.
63. No Parking on Fire Route
(1) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle within a fire route, where Official Signs are
erected.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle within a fire route, where Official Signs are
erected.
64. Exemption for Fire Routes
(1) A Police Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Department are
exempt from Section 63 of this by-law while in the course of their duties.
65. Emergency Fire Regulation
(1) No Person shall drive a Vehicle within 200 metres of any building which is on fire.
(2) No Person shall drive a Vehicle over or across any hose laid by the Fire
Department.
(3) At the direction of the Fire Chief or designate, the Police authority or Manager of
Public Works shall place signs on Highway on the which the building on fire is
situated and any adjoining Highways which may be deemed necessary for the
purposes, closing such parts of Highways to travel until the fire is out, and no
driver shall pass such sign or approach nearer to the fire than the sign.
66. Reserved
PART 6 – PARKING FOR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
67. Parking Space for Persons with a Disability on-street or in a
Municipal Parking Lot
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other by-law, no Person shall Park,
Stand, Stop or leave a Motor Vehicle in any Designated Parking Space where
Official “Disable Permit Parking” Signs are erected and on display except a Motor
Vehicle,
(a) that is operated by or carries a Person With A Disability, and
(b) that is identified by a current original Accessible Parking Permit; and
(c) that is parked entirely within a Designated Parking Space except Motor
Vehicles.
68. Display of Accessible Parking Permit
(1) An Accessible Parking Permit, shall be displayed on
(a) the inner surface of the windshield, as close as practicable to the lower
left-hand corner and as close as practicable to the left-hand side of the
Motor Vehicle, or
(b) the outer surface of the sun visor on the left-hand side of the Motor
Vehicle to be visible through the windshield from the exterior of the car
when the sun visor is in a lowered position.
69. Prohibitions Regarding Permits
(1) No person shall
(a) deface or alter any Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of
Transportation;
(b) use of a defaced or altered an Accessible Parking Permit issued by the
Ministry of Transportation;
(c) use of a Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation
except the Person With A Disability to whom the Accessible Parking Permit
is issued ; or a Person transporting a Person With A Disability;
(d) without the authority of the Person to whom an Accessible Parking Permit
has been issued, remove a Accessible Parking Permit issued by the
Ministry of Transportation from a Motor Vehicle.
70. Parking Space for a Person with a Disability – Private Property
(1) Where Parking is permitted on Private Property or a Privately-Operated Parking
Lot one or more Parking Spaces are intended for the sole use of a Vehicle of a
Person With A Disability , the owner or operator of the shall do the following:
(a) identify each such Disabled Parking Space by erecting an Official
“Disable Permit Parking” Sign in such a manner that shall be clearly
visible to the operator of any Vehicle approaching or entering the Parking
Space; and
(b) erect the Official “Disabled Permit Parking” Sign on a post or on the
middle of the wall in front of each Disabled Parking Space; and
(c) each Official “Disabled Permit Parking” Sign must be between 1.5 metres
and 2.0 metres in height; and
(d) ensure Designated Parking Spaces are not in a fire route.
71. Designated Parking Space for Person With a Disability – Offences
(1) No Person shall Park, Stand, or Stop a Motor Vehicle in any Designated Parking
Space without an Accessible Parking Permit.
(2) No Person shall Park, Stand, or Stop a Motor Vehicle in an Access Aisle.
(3) No Person shall Park more than one Vehicle in a Designated Parking Space.
(4) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in a Designated Parking Space that is partly or
completely occupied by another Vehicle.
72. Seizure of Accessible Parking Permit
(1) Every Accessible Parking Permit Holder shall, on the demand of an Officer shall
surrender the Accessible Parking Permit for reasonable inspection to ensure that
the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and any this by-law are being complied
with.
(2) An Officer to whom an Accessible Parking Permit has been surrendered may retain
it until disposition of the case if the Officer has reasonable ground to believe that the
Accessible Parking Permit,
(a) was not issued under this by the Ministry;
(b) was obtained under false pretences;
(c) has been defaced or altered;
(d) has expired or been cancelled; or
(e) is being or has been used in contravention of this By-law.
73. Exemption for Accessible Parking Permit Holder for Parking Metered
Zones.
(1) Accessible Parking Permit Holders are exempt from having to use the
Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment system and shall receive free Parking in
any Parking Metered Zones for period of 3 hours.
74. Reserved
PART 7 – UNLICENSED VEHICLE
75. Unlicensed Vehicles
(1) Unless otherwise permitted in this By-law, no Person shall Park a Vehicle on any
Highway, Parking Space, or Municipal Parking Lot if such Vehicle is an
Unlicensed Vehicle.
76. Reserved
77. Reserved
Part 8 – PRIVATE PROPERTY & PRIVATELY-
OPERATED LOTS
78. Private Parking
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle on Private Property without the authorization of
the owner or occupant.
(2) Owners of Private Property may post that unauthorized Vehicles may be towed
at the users expense.
(3) The Municipality will not tow or remove Vehicles that are Parked on Private
Property.
79. Privately - Operated Parking Lots
(1) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot without receiving a
Privately-Operated Parking Lot License from the Municipality.
(2) People desiring to establish a Privately-Operated Parking Lot shall submit the
following;
(a) proof that they’re in compliance with all applicable County and Municipal
Official Plan Policies and the Municipal Zoning By-law regulations; and
(b) Municipally approved site plan agreement with fire route, lot grading,
drainage, parking space delineation, and lighting; and
(c) approvals for an entrance permit; and
(d) confirmation of approval from Long Point Region Conservation Authority,
if applicable; and
(e) Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search from a recognized
Police Force in Canada that was obtained within 30 days, showing no
criminal activity; and
(f) A valid certificate of insurance for commercial liability insurance in the
amount not less than five Million $5,000,000 naming the Municipality as
an additional insured; and
(g) provide a letter stating they agree to charge the parking rates established
by council, and will erect approved signage; and
(h) submit all non-refundable fee for an application for a Privately-Operated
Parking Lot License, as established in the Rates and Fees By-law, as
amended; and
(i) upon approval will post signs indicating the hours of operation, approved
rates and if owners fail to pay they may be towed at their own expense.
(3) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot without posting
approved from the Municipality.
(4) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot with unapproved rates
80. Exemption for Privately - Operated Parking Lots
(1) The Port Burwell Marina is exempt from Section 79 (1) of this by-law for the
purposes of the boat launch but will need Privately-Operated Parking Lot
License should they desire to establish a parking lot within 300 metres of the
East Beach.
81. Reserved
PART 9 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
82. General Penalty
(1) Except where otherwise expressly provided by this by-law or the Highway Traffic
Act, every Person who:
(a) contravenes any provision of this by-law; or
(b) is the owner of a Vehicle that is Parked or Stopped in contravention of any
provision of this by-law, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to
any penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act.
83. Special Penalty – Parking Violations – Beach Zone
(1) Without limiting the generality of that set forth in section 12 in its entirety, any
Person who is the owner of a Motor Vehicle that is Parked or Stopped in the
Beach Zone as designated in Schedule 4 to this By-law and is in
contravention of 12 (3) (4) of this By law is guilty of an offence and, upon
conviction, is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act
and, where applicable, in an increased amount.
84. Illegally Parked Vehicles
(1) Where a Vehicle has been left Parked, Stopped or left Standing in contravention
of this by-law as passed, the owner of the Vehicle, notwithstanding that he was
not the driver of the Vehicle at the Time of the contravention of the by-law, is
guilty of an offence and is liable to the fine prescribed for the offence unless, at
the Time of the offence, the Vehicle was in the possession of some Person other
than the owner without the owner's consent.
(2) An Officer may cause a Vehicle parked or left in contravention of this By-law to
be moved or taken to and placed or stored in a suitable place and all costs and
charges for removing, care and storage, if any, are a lien against the said Vehicle
which may be enforced in the manner provided by the Repair and Storage Liens
Act.
85. Enforcement
(1) This by-law may be enforced by a Police Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer, Ontario Parks Warden, or any staff appointed by the Council.
86. Obstruction
(1) No Person shall hinder or obstruct an Officer exercising a power or performing a
duty under this By-law.
87. Application for Exemption
(1) Any Person may make an application to the Clerk for an exemption from any of
the provisions of this by-law. An application must be made a minimum of sixty
(60) days prior to the date of the event for which the exemption is being sought.
(2) The Clerk may circulate such request to other Municipal Departments and/ or
Agencies and may refuse or grant an exemption.
(3) An exemption shall specify the time period during which it is effective, and may
contain such terms and conditions as the Clerk see fit.
(4) The application for an exemption must be sent to the Clerk, and shall contain the
following information;
(a) the name and address of the applicant;
(b) contact information of the applicant including address, phone number
and e-mail of applicant.
(c) the names of any Highways or Streets or location;
(d) statement of the particular provision or provisions of the by-law from
which the exemption is sought;
(e) the period of time why the exemption is sought;
(f) the reasons why the exemption should be granted;
(g) provide a non-refundable fee, as established by Council in the Rates &
Fees By-law, as amended.
(5) Any decision of the Clerk is at their sole and unfettered discretion, and shall be
final and binding.
88. Exemption for Emergency Vehicles
(1) While in the course of their duties the Parking provisions in this by-law, does not
apply to drivers of municipal service or enforcement vehicles, emergency
vehicles, police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization or permission to do
so has been granted by the Municipality .
89. Reserved
PART 10 – ADMINISTRATION
90. Headings Not Part of By-law
(1) The headings in the body of this by-law form no part of the by-law but are
inserted for convenience of reference only.
91. Deviation From Form
(1) Where a form or words or expressions are prescribed in any Schedule to this by-
law, deviations therefrom not affecting the substance or calculated to mislead do
not vitiate them.
92. Executive Acts Authorized
(1) The Mayor and the Administration are hereby authorized to do all things and the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf and under the
seal of the Corporation any document necessary to give effect to this by-law.
93. Conflict with Highway Traffic Act
(1) In the event of conflict between the provisions of this by-law and the Highway
Traffic Act, the provisions of the said Act prevail.
94. Conflict with Another By-law
(1) Where any provision of this By-law conflicts with a provision in another By-law the
provision with the more restrictive provision shall prevail.
95. Severability
(1) In the event that any provision or part of this By-Law is found to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then the particular provision or part
thereof shall be deemed to be severed from the remainder of the By-Law and all
other provisions or parts thereof shall remain in full force and shall be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
96. Repeal
(1) This By-law will take effect on the day of its passing and that By-law No. 2016-014
and all associated amendments, passed by the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of By-law are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20th
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
____________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK
Schedule 1 – Municipal Parking Lots
Village Name Address Unmetered
Municipal
Parking Lot
Parking
Metered Zone
Corinth Corinth
Community
Park
54286 Best
Line, Corinth
Free Parking N/A
Eden Eden
Community
Park
56967 Eden
Line, Eden
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Port Burwell
Community
Park & Ball
Diamond
55461 Nova
Scotia Line,
Port Burwell
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Marine
Museum
18 Pitt Street,
Port Burwell
Restricted 2 HR
Parking 9 a.m. to
6 a.m. between
May 1 to
September 30
N/A
Port Burwell Pitt Street
Parking Lot
3 Pitt Street,
Port Burwell
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Port Burwell
Municipal
East Beach
1 Robinson
Street, Port
Burwell
N/A Between May
1st to September
30th from 9 Am
to 7 Pm.
Straffordville Straffordville
Community
Park & Ball
Diamond
56169 Heritage
Line,
Straffordville
Free Parking N/A
Straffordville Straffordville
Public
Library
9366 Plank
Line,
Straffordville
Free Parking N/A
Schedule 2 - OFFICIAL SIGNS
Official Sign “No Parking”
Official Sign
Official Sign “Fire Route”
Official Sign “Tow Away Zone”
Official Sign “Emergency Parking Only”
Official Sign “Disabled Permit Parking”
Official Sign “Electric Vehicle”
Official Sign “No Stopping”
Official Sign “School Bus Loading Zone”
Official Sign – “2HR Parking Restricted”
Official Sign – “Parking Restricted”
Official Sign – Municipal Parking
Official Sign:
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone Begins Sign
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone Ends Sign
Official Sign: Loading and Unloading Zone
Schedule 3: Community Safety Zone
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
HIGHWAY FROM TO TIME OR DAYS
Plank Line
County Rd 19
100 metres
North of Jason
Line
315 metres
South of Jason
Line
Anytime
Schedule 4: Beach Zone
Column 1 Column 2 Column 1 Column 4 Column 5
HIGHWAY SIDE FROM TO TIME OR DAY
Robinson St Both Sides The East Beach (Turn around)
Pitt Street May 1st to September 30th
Brock St Both Sides Robinson
Street
Strachan
Street
May 1st to
September 30th
Erieus St Both Sides Dead End Pitt Street May 1st to
September 30th
Strachan
Street
Both Sides Dead End Pitt Street May 1st to
September 30th
ZBA-04/25 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: ABRAHAM AND ANITA FEHR LOCATION: 11010 CULLODEN ROAD
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-04/25).
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. Public Planning Meetings may be viewed virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel
THE PURPOSE of this By-law Amendment is to rezone the portion of the subject lands as a result of a severance and lot addition, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The proposed Severed Lot is to be rezoned from the ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to Agricultural (A1-A)’ Zone to maintain the agricultural use on lands over 40 hectares. The subject property is known as 11010 Culloden Road, east side, and north of Eden Line.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the existing agricultural use of the combined lots
in accordance with the Official Plan, as part of the clearing of Consent Conditions for Elgin Land Division Committee file number E92-24 that was Conditionally Approved on January 22, 2025.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. Written comments submitted on or before 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 27, 2025 to munderhill@bayham.on.ca or at the municipal office will be included in the public meeting agenda.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Bayham to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the
Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 14th day of February 2025.
Margaret Underhill Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca
ZBA-05/25 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: 1830567 ONTARIO INC. LOCATION: 55942 MAPLE GROVE LINE
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-05/25).
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. Public Planning Meetings may be viewed virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel
THE PURPOSE of this By-law Amendment is to rezone two portions of the subject lands as a result of a surplus farm dwelling severance, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The proposed Severed Lot is to be rezoned from the ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to a ‘Site-Specific Rural Residential (RR-XX)’ Zone to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 13.4 metres. The proposed Retained Lot is to be rezoned from the ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to ‘Site-Specific Special Agricultural (A2-XX)’ Zone to prohibit new dwellings and permit a Minimum Lot Area of 9.3 hectares. The subject property is known as 55942 Maple Grove Line, north side, and west of Plank Road.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the residential nature of the newly created
residential lot and to prohibit new dwellings on the retained farm parcel in accordance with the Official Plan, as part of the clearing of Consent Conditions for Elgin Land Division Committee file number E2-25 that was Conditionally Approved on January 22, 2025.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. Written comments submitted on or before 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 27, 2025 to munderhill@bayham.on.ca or at the municipal office will be included in the public meeting agenda.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or
public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 14th day of February 2025.
Margaret Underhill Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca
ZBA-06/25 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: RICHARD AND KAREN WOOD LOCATION: 9837 COYLE ROAD
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-06/25).
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. Public Planning Meetings may be viewed virtually through the live-stream on the Municipality of Bayham’s YouTube Channel
THE PURPOSE of this By-law Amendment is to meet Municipal Condition 1 for the County of Elgin E 88-24 Severance Application, and to facilitate the severance of Agricultural lands and rezone the lands as follows:
• ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to a ‘Site-Specific Rural Residential (RR-XX)’ Zone for the severed lands to be consistent with the resulting land use and Official Plan policies for surplus farm dwellings and with relief from Section 7.4 to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 41.5 metres, whereas 50.0 metres is required.
• ‘Agricultural (A1)’ Zone to ‘Special Agricultural (A2)’ Zone for the retained lands to be consistent with the resulting land use and Official Plan policies for surplus farm dwellings and prohibit new dwellings.
The subject property is known as 9837 Coyle Road, west side, north of Howey Line.
THE EFFECT of this By-law is to meet Municipal Condition 1 for Severance Application E 88-24 that was conditionally approved on January 22, 2025 by the Elgin County Land Division Committee.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. Written comments submitted on or before 12:00 Noon on
Wednesday, February 27, 2025 to munderhill@bayham.on.ca or at the municipal office will be included in the public meeting agenda.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written
submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the
Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 14th day of February 2025.
Margaret Underhill Planning Coordinator/Deputy Clerk Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca
REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Margaret Underhill, Planning Coordinator|Deputy Clerk
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: DS-10/25 FILE NO. C-07
SUBJECT: Dedication of Part 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6179, Except Pt 7 & 8 of Registered
Plan 11R-6366 as Public Highway System – Bruce Street
BACKGROUND:
As part of a severance completed in 1996 (Gilvesy) for three (3) lots in the hamlet of Eden, a
“road allowance” portion was transferred to the Municipality, described at the time as Part 8 of
Registered Plan 11R-6179. The lots and road allowance remained undeveloped and therefore no
By-law was ever registered to establish this road allowance as part of the public highway system.
The Eden East Subdivision incorporates the three lots and the road allowance. In order for the
development and sale of lots to proceed, the road allowance portion owned by the Municipality
requires dedication as part of the public highway system. A small portion of the road allowance
was already dedicated as a public highway as part of the Eden East Subdivision process.
On February 13, 2025 the Municipality was contacted by 11:28 Properties Inc.’s legal
representative and asked to proceed with a by-law to dedicate that portion of Bruce Street
described as Part 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6179, except Parts 7 and 8 of Registered Plan 11-
R6366, as part of the public highway system and have it registered. This will facilitate the
continued development and sale of the subdivision lots.
DISCUSSION
To further the development of the subdivision, a by-law is presented to Council to dedicate a
portion of Bruce Street as part of the public highway system.
Registered Plans 11R-6179 and 11R-6366 are attached to this Report for information, along
with the draft dedication by-law.
Staff Report DS-10/25 Bruce Street 2
STRATEGIC PLAN
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Registered Plan 11R-6179
2. Registered Plan 11R-6366
3. Draft By-law No. 2025-012 - Dedicate Bruce Street as part of the public highway system
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Report DS-10/25 re Dedication of Part 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6179, Except
Parts 7 and 8 of Registered Plan 11R-6366 as part of the public highway system (Bruce
Street);
AND THAT By-law No. 2025-012 be presented for enactment.
Respectfully Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Margaret Underhill Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Planning Coordinator|Deputy Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-012
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE
AND TO DECLARE LANDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
AS PART OF THE OPEN PUBLIC HIGHWAY SYSTEM
(PART 8 OF REFERENCE PLAN 11R-6179,
EXCEPT PARTS 7 AND 8 OF REFERENCE PLAN 11R-6366),
BRUCE STREET
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001,c.25, as amended, provides that a
municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the
purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of
declaring Part 8 of Reference Plan 11R-6179, Except Part 7 & 8 of Reference Plan 11R-
6366, named as Bruce Street as part of the open public highway system.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the land described as being Part 8 of Reference Plan No. 11R-6179, Except
Parts 7 and 8 of Reference Plan 11R-6366, is hereby declared as part of the open
public highway system of the Municipality of Bayham.
2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY 2025.
___________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK
Resolution
The Corporation of the
Town of Cobourg
1
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Town of Cobourg
Premier of Ontario 55 King Street West,
Legislative Building Cobourg, ON, K9A 2M2 Queen’s Park clerk@cobourg.ca Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Delivered via email
Doug.fordco@pc.ola.org January 31, 2025 premier@ontario.ca
RE: Correspondence received from Northumberland County regarding the Municipal Restructuring Study
Please be advised that the Town of Cobourg Council, at its meeting held on January 29, 2025, passed the following resolution:
WHEREAS Cobourg Council understands that the Northumberland tax base is having
difficulties with the constant increase in municipal taxes from both the upper and lower
tier municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Council acknowledges the need to explore service rationalization, restructuring, and potential amalgamation within Northumberland County to enhance efficiency and service delivery; and
WHEREAS any study undertaken must provide a comprehensive and balanced
approach to ensure that all viable options are fairly considered in determining the best governance and financial structure for all of our communities; and
WHEREAS the town of Cobourg tax base makes up 23% of the Northumberland County
tax levy and the town of Cramahe contributes just 6% while both having a single vote at
the County of Northumberland Council table unless it is a recorded vote; and
WHEREAS in addition to the options of restructuring and amalgamation, a third alternative must be evaluated, namely the potential dilution of the upper-tier government
that could allow for the direct allocation of provincial funding to lower-tier municipalities
enhancing the local decision-making process and allowing for fiscal autonomy of the various communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cobourg Council expresses its
support and significant interest in the pursuing a study on service rationalization,
restructuring, and amalgamation of Northumberland County; and that a third option, be included in the study and that the third option look at the possible dissolution of the
Resolution
The Corporation of the
Town of Cobourg
2
upper tier government; and
FURTHER THAT this letter be forwarded to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable, David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP, and Honourable, Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Markham-Stouffville MPP along
with all other lower tier municipalities asking for their support in ensuring this much needed study explores all potential options that may better serve the resident of Cobourg and Northumberland County.
Sincerely,
Kristina Lepik
Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services
Enclosure.
cc. Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills
Development, Northumberland – Peterborough South MPP;
Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
All lower tier Ontario Municipalities
Office of the CAO
555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg K9A 5J6 Tel (905) 372-3329 1 (800) 354-7050 www.northumberlandcounty.ca
January 22, 2025
Delivered via email
Dear Northumberland County Clerks,
Re: Municipal Restructuring Study
I am writing to share a report and accompanying Council Resolution approved by Northumberland County Council on December 18, 2024. The report entitled ‘Budget 2025 – Municipal Restructuring Study’, was requested by County Council on November 20, 2024 for the purposes of investigating the cost of a restructuring study as part of
2025 budget deliberations.
As per Council’s request, this letter is being sent to Member Municipalities to determine interest in pursuing a study of service rationalization, restructuring and/or amalgamation. The support required would include staff time to gather and share
information, as well as meetings with the consultant. The study would be informative,
and participation would not be seen as an agreement to move forward with any recommendations resulting from the study. If a majority of Member Municipalities wish to participate in the study, we will take the results back to County Council for next steps on moving forward.
Please note the response deadline of March 3, 2025. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Moore
CAO, Northumberland County
c.c. Northumberland County CAOs
Maddison Mather, Clerk, Northumberland County
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If you require this information in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator
at accessibility@northumberland.ca or 1-800-354-7050 ext. 2327
Report 2024-167
Report Title: Budget 2025 – Municipal Restructuring Study
Prepared by: Jennifer Moore
Chief Administrative Officer Office of the CAO
Approved by: Jennifer Moore, CAO
Council Meeting Date: December 18, 2024
Report Not Considered by
Standing Committee Because: ☐Time-sensitive Issue (information received too late for Committeeconsideration)
☐Urgent Matter (issue arose after this month’s Committee meeting)
☒Other
Strategic Plan Priorities: ☐ Innovate for Service Excellence
☐Ignite Economic Opportunity
☐Foster a Thriving Community
☐Propel Sustainable Growth
☒Champion a Vibrant Future
Recommendation
“That County Council, having considered Report 2024-167 ‘Budget 2025 - Municipal
Restructuring Study’, direct staff to request input from member municipalities to determine interest in pursuing a municipal restructuring study.”
Purpose
At their November 20, 2024 meeting, County Council discussed budget considerations for 2025. As a result of the discussions, staff were directed to report back on the cost of an
amalgamation study in the draft budget.
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Background
The idea of restructuring is not new to Northumberland County. Northumberland has been
restructured several times in its 232-year history. Northumberland was initially formed in 1792. It
joined with Durham County to form the Newcastle District in 1802, as part of Upper Canada. In 1850 it became the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. It remained as the United Counties until 1973. On January 1, 1974, the majority of Durham County joined Ontario County to form Durham Region, except for the Town of Port Hope and Hope Township. Hope and Port
Hope joined Northumberland County to form a standalone County named Northumberland. Over the years there have been various changes to the boundaries and names of lower tiers, as those organizations have been restructured, as well with population growth and Provincial direction.
In the late 1990’s there was significant restructuring across the province and the number of
municipalities was reduced by almost half. Northumberland’s boundaries were changed once again when Murray Township left Northumberland and joined the newly formed City of Quinte West. Northumberland’s boundaries have otherwise remained unchanged, but there were several amalgamations of lower-tiers. By 2001, Northumberland was comprised of seven lower-tiers and looks as it does today.
Current Formerly
Town of Cobourg Town of Cobourg
Municipality of Port Hope Town of Port Hope
Hope Township
Municipality of Trent Hills Town of Campbellford
Village of Hastings
Seymour Township
Percy Township
Municipality of Brighton Town of Brighton
Brighton Township
Hamilton Township Hamilton Township
Township of
Alnwick/Haldimand
Alnwick Township
Haldimand Township
Township of Cramahe Village of Colborne
Cramahe Township
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Around the time of the municipal restructuring in 2001, there were also significant changes in the responsibilities of each level of government. While services such as road and bridges had
been the County’s responsibility since the days of horse and buggy, the County assumed
responsibility for many additional services from the province, including Housing and Paramedics.
The table below summarizes key municipal services, and which level of municipal government delivers the service within Northumberland County. It should be noted that the responsibilities of
each level of government have changed over time. The manner in which services are delivered
varies dramatically across the province. Every municipality has a unique combination of service responsibilities and service levels. The range of services seems to be most diverse in the two-tier municipal structures where a County is the upper tier. Regional governments tend to have more similarities in the distribution of services between the upper and lower tiers.
Service Upper Tier Lower Tier
Infrastructure
Roads * *
Bridges * * Water *
Wastewater/Sewage *
Solid Waste * Community Services
Social Services/Service Manager *
Housing *
Parks & Recreation *
Forest *
Libraries *
Transit * Cemeteries *
Protection Services
Police *
Fire *
Fire – Communications tower/Dispatch shared service *
Provincial Offences *
Court Security * By Law Enforcement * *
Emergency Planning * *
Health Care
Paramedics *
Community Paramedicine *
Long Term Care *
Health Unit (funding only) * Walk-in Clinic *
-
n/a
n/a
n/a
Community Services Social Services/Service Manager n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Protection Services Police n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Service Upper Tier Lower Tier
Community Development
Economic Development * *
Tourism * *
Land Use Planning * *
Conservation Authority (funding
only)
*
Inspections *
Inspections – Shared Service *
Legislative Services
Clerk/Governance * *
Licensing * Archives (existing shared service) * *
MPAC (funding only) *
Corporate Services HR/Payroll * *
Finance/Treasury * *
Legal *
IT/GIS (existing shared service) * *
Health & Safety * *
Facilities/Property Management * *
Communications * *
Notes
*Some services may be a lower tier responsibility, but are not necessarily delivered by every
member municipality.
** Some services may be delivered by another entity, while remaining the responsibility of the
municipality.
There are several services where there are existing formal, or informal, shared services
arrangements. Selected services have been consolidated, or partially consolidated, at the upper tier to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale such as IT, road surface treatment, GIS, etc. There have been other shared services agreements on an ad hoc basis in recent years such as HR. In addition to the more formal arrangements, municipalities across the County frequently collaborate on service delivery and projects. For example, joint training exercises, road
construction with underground works, and purchasing.
Consultations
The County and member municipalities have explored opportunities for shared services over the past couple of decades, with some new opportunities advancing and others being abandoned after hitting barriers. Staff have consistently approached this work with the intention of
maintaining (or improving) service levels for the same or less cost. However, it is inherently difficult to voluntarily merge the work of eight separate legal entities with independent governance structures. Every organization has their own identified priorities, in addition to busy day-to-day operating demands.
Community DevelopmentEconomic Development
n/a
n/a
Legislative Services Clerk/Governance
n/a
n/a
Corporate Services HR/Payroll
n/a
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Anecdotally, there are mixed opinions about the success of previous amalgamations. The key difference is that most previous amalgamations were initiated through a Provincial directive, or a
very strong suggestion from the Province that municipalities look to merge with one or more
neighbouring municipalities. Small municipalities speak to the potential benefits of economies of scale across their operations, although many municipal services cannot achieve significant savings even at their present size and scale due to labour intensive services, large geographic areas, and other limitations. Municipalities that underwent large amalgamations, such as moving
to a single tier, often acknowledge long-term benefits but reference many challenges, including governance structure and service rationalization, that need to be overcome in the early days. In many cases, there were increased costs during the initial years of an amalgamation, as common service levels and expectations were settled. For many communities, particularly in rural Ontario, there are strong ties to existing features of the community; there is a reluctance to
accept the changes that could lead to more significant savings.
Legislative Authority / Risk Considerations
The Municipal Act 2001 Part V, Municipal Reorganization specifically permits restructuring of municipalities. This section of the Act outlines the process and authorities for various aspects of restructuring the governance of a municipality or municipalities. The purpose of this section is as
follows:
171 (1) The purposes of section 172 to 179 are,
(a) To provide for a process which allows municipal Restructuring to proceed in a timely and
efficient manner;
(b) To facilitate municipal restructuring over large geographic areas; and
(c) To facilitate municipal restructuring of a significant nature which may include elimination
of a level of municipal government, transfer of municipal powers and responsibilities and
responsibilities and changes to municipal representation systems. 2001, c.25 s. 171(a)
Discussion / Options
Any study on municipal restructuring will require participation from all seven member municipalities, and most likely the County, depending on the services being considered. It is critical that there is an interest in the study, and a commitment of support from the participants.
The support required would include staff time to gather and share information, as well as meetings with the consultant. The study would be informative, and participation would not be seen as an agreement to move forward with any recommendations resulting from the study.
Staff propose an initial step by County Council to request input from member municipalities to determine interest in pursuing a study of service rationalization, restructuring and/or
amalgamation. Further, a resolution should be requested from each member municipality to express their level of interest in the information learned through such as study. This resolution would only be a commitment to participate and receive the final report, but would NOT obligate any municipality to proceed with implementation of the report recommendations.
Further, if a majority of member municipalities wish to participate in the study, then the County
should proceed with the procurement of a consultant to conduct the necessary research and analysis, and make recommendations for consideration. Given the anticipated size and scope of the study, it would be a competitive RFP process.
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Staff propose two options should there be sufficient interest from member municipalities:
a) Study the benefits and challenges of a full amalgamation to a single
government across Northumberland County for all services. This would include
costs and resourcing required through a transition period, projected ongoing savings or increases, high level review of staffing implications, proposed governance model, etc.
b) Select 1-2 services to evaluate and develop an assessment of options for
restructuring. Restructuring could result in an upload to the County, or consolidation with one of the seven member municipalities for all or part of a service, based on the analysis. The review would include transitional and ongoing operational impacts to governance, staffing, service levels, and
financial implications, as well as an initial plan for implementation.
Staff recommend option B, and recommend that it be referred to the CAOs’ Committee to determine the services to be reviewed. The CAOs should provide input into developing common goals for a study, including financial objectives, service level equalization, staffing and asset impacts, as well as qualitative impacts of service restructuring.
Financial Impact
The cost would be dependent on the scope of the review. Given the complexity of the assessment and number of municipalities, consulting costs would likely be $150,000 - $250,000 for the initial reviews, depending on number and complexity of departments included in the study, and the number of municipalities currently offering the service. The work required would
be unique to Northumberland County, and could require extensive planning if the direction is to conduct a review of a full amalgamation, with costs likely exceeding the top end of the estimate for a full implementation plan. Given the time required for member municipal consideration as well as the RFP process, it is expected that only a portion of costs would be incurred in 2025 with the balance incurred in 2026.
Member Municipality Impacts
Depending on the extent of the review, there could be a significant impact to member municipal operations and governance.
Conclusion / Outcomes
Staff recommend this report be received for information, and considered as part of the 2025
budget deliberations.
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February 6, 2025
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable Doug Ford
Prime Minister of Canada Premier of Ontario 80 Wellington Street Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Via fax Via email
Robin Jones, President, AMO Rebecca Bligh, President, FCM Association of Municipalities of Ontario Federation of Canadian Municipalities 155 University Avenue, Suite 800 24 Clarence Street Toronto, ON M5H 3B7 Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3
Via email Via email
Re: United States Imposition of Tariffs on Canada
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Hanover, at their regular meeting of February 3, 2025, adopted the following resolution with respect to the above noted matter:
“Whereas United States President Donald Trump, issued executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada effective February 4, 2025; and Whereas these tariffs will have a significant detrimental impact on the economic
stability in both countries; and
Whereas federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian; and
Whereas municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and
infrastructure programs; and Whereas according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion on
infrastructure in the next 10 years; and
Whereas municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services; and
Whereas municipalities can assist in the effort to combat tariffs and support businesses in the procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Hanover endorse the
federal and provincial call to action to buy Canadian where and when possible;
and
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That the federal and provincial governments work with municipalities on measures to protect Canadian consumers and businesses; and That council call on the federal and provincial government to remove any
impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for
capital projects and supplies when appropriate and feasible; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and all Ontario municipalities.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely,
Vicki McDonald
Clerk
/tp cc: Honourable Rick Byers, MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
All Ontario Municipalities
470 Water Street Peterborough Ontario K9H 3M3
Phone: 705.743.0380 Toll Free: 1.800.710.9586
www.ptbocounty.ca
February 5, 2025
To Whom it May Concern, Re: Proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian Goods
Please note at their Regular meeting held on February 5, 2025, Peterborough County
Council passed the following resolution:
Resolution No. 19-2025
Moved by Deputy Warden Senis
Seconded by Warden Clark
Whereas the federal government is currently in negotiations with the U.S. government
on their proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S.; and
Whereas Premier Doug Ford has outlined several plans to combat the impact the
proposed tariffs would have on Ontario including Fortress Am-Can which focus on
strengthening trade between Ontario and the U.S. while bringing good jobs back home
for workers on both sides of the border; and
Whereas the federal government has also outlined several ways to address the current
relationship with the U.S. including establishing the Council on Canada-U.S. relations to
support the federal government as it negotiates with the U.S on tariffs; and
Whereas trade between Ontario and the United States is very important to our residents
and local economies and requires all levels of government to work together in the best
interest of those residents; and
Whereas according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, across
Ontario municipalities are expected to spend between $250 and $290 billion on
infrastructure in the next 10 years; and
470 Water Street Peterborough Ontario K9H 3M3
Phone: 705.743.0380 Toll Free: 1.800.710.9586
www.ptbocounty.ca
Whereas municipalities have traditionally treated all procurements from trade partners
equally and fairly; and
Whereas municipalities can assist in the Team Canada effort to combat tariffs and
support businesses in our procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; and
Whereas there are trade barriers between Canadian provinces.
Therefore, be it resolved that, the County of Peterborough supports the provincial and
federal governments on the measures they have put in place in response to the
proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and ask that they take any and all measures
to protect the interests of Ontario in any upcoming trade negotiations;
And that federal and provincial governments remove any impediments to municipalities
preferring Canadian companies and services for capital projects and other supplies;
And that the provincial and federal governments take action to remove trade barriers
between provinces as a response to US tariffs and support Canadian businesses.
And that the CAO be directed to bring back a report detailing a temporary purchasing
policy that integrates and addresses these concerns;
And that County Economic Development & Tourism Division be directed to implement a
“Buy Local Peterborough County, Buy Canadian” campaign to encourage residents and
businesses to purchase locally made and Canadian goods and services.
Be it further resolved, that copies of this motion be sent to:
• The Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
• The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
• The Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
• The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
• The Hon. Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
• The Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Rebecca Bligh, President, FCM and Councillor, City of Vancouver
470 Water Street Peterborough Ontario K9H 3M3
Phone: 705.743.0380 Toll Free: 1.800.710.9586
www.ptbocounty.ca
• Robin Jones, President, AMO and Mayor of Westport
• Bonnie Clark, Chair, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
• Jeff Leal, Chair, Eastern Ontario Leadership Council
• John Beddows, Chair, Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus
• All provincial and territorial Premiers.
• All local MPs and MPPs,
• All Ontario Municipalities for their support.
Carried
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Kari Stevenson, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk at kstevenson@ptbocounty.ca.
Yours truly, Holly Salisko
Administrative Services Assistant – Clerk’s Division/Planning hsalisko@ptbocounty.ca
FROM THE
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
COUNCIL MEETING
Advocating for Rural Healthcare:
WECHC & Elgin County Unite
In response to these challenges, WECHC is
actively advocating for enhanced support and
funding for rural healthcare. Consequently,
Elgin County Council plans to seek a delegation
with the Ministry of Health during the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Conference this August, aiming to promote
greater access to healthcare in rural areas.
The Board Chair and Vice Chair of the West Elgin
Community Health Centre (WECHC) presented an
overview of the Health Centre’s programs and
service areas to County Council, emphasizing
the challenges faced by rural communities.
Evelyn’s Sausage Kitchen Expands
with Support from Elgincentives Grant
Evelyn’s Sausage Kitchen is planning to move to
a newly built 2,400 sq. ft. commercial space just
east of their current site in the village of Shedden.
The Elgincentives initiative was created to help
support business growth. With this grant
approval, Evelyn’s will have the opportunity to
defer a portion of their property tax increase over
the next five years as part of their major
redevelopment plans.
Elgin County Council has given the green light to
Evelyn’s Sausage Kitchen’s application for the Tax
Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the County’s
Elgincentives program.
The County of Elgin is in the process of creating its first
comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The
TMP aims to identify challenges and strategies for
developing a multi-modal transportation network.
Driving Elgin Forward:
Shaping Our Transportation Future
Elgin County Council received the updated TMP
Phase 1 Report, which incorporates major
changes like the PowerCo. battery plant, updated
census data, and new growth forecasts.
This report is available for public review on our
Engage Elgin website, while Phases 2 and 3 are
in progress, with the final TMP expected by July
2025.
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Next Council Meeting:
9:00 AM
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LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2025 Members in attendance:
Dave Beres, Chair Town of Tillsonburg Doug Brunton, Vice-Chair Norfolk County Shelley Ann Bentley Haldimand County Robert Chambers County of Brant
Michael Columbus Norfolk County Tom Masschaele Norfolk County Jim Palmer Township of Norwich Chris Van Paassen Norfolk County Rainey Weisler Municipality of Bayham/Township of Malahide
Peter Ypma Township of South-West Oxford Regrets: None Staff in attendance:
Judy Maxwell, General Manager Aaron LeDuc, Manager of Corporate Services Saifur Rahman, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure Jessica King, Social Media and Marketing Associate
Isabel Johnson, Resource Planner Nicole Sullivan, HR Coordinator/Executive Assistant 1. Welcome and Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 2. Additional Agenda Items
There were no additional agenda items. 3. Approval of the Agenda
A-1/25 Moved by P. Ypma Seconded by R. Weisler THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the agenda as circulated. Carried 4. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest None were declared.
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5. Elections
The Chair and Vice-Chair vacated their seats and Ms. Kimberley Earls, Executive Director for South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation assumed the Chair position. The positions for Chair and Vice-Chair were declared vacant.
A-2/25 Moved by D. Beres Seconded by S. Bentley
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors appoints Dana McLachlan as scrutineer for the purpose of electing officers. Carried a) Election of Chair
1) Call for Nominations Mike Columbus nominated Dave Beres who accepted the nomination.
Peter Ypma nominated Robert Chambers who declined the nomination. Chair Earls made one further call for nominations. There were no further nominations.
2) Motion to Close Nominations for Chair A-3/25 Moved by C. Van Paassen
Seconded by R. Weisler THAT the nominations for the Chair be closed. Carried
3) Distribution and collection of ballots by Scrutineer Ballots were not required.
4) Announce Election Results Dave Beres was declared the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Chair for 2025.
5) Motion to Destroy Ballots Ballots were not required.
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b)Election of Vice-Chair
1)Call for Nominations
Chris Van Paassen nominated Doug Brunton who accepted the nomination.
Peter Ypma nominated Mike Columbus who declined the nomination.
Robert Chambers nominated Rainey Weisler who accepted the nomination.
Chair Earls made one further call for nominations. There were no further nominations.
2) Motion to Close Nominations for Vice-Chair
A-4/25Moved by J. Palmer
Seconded by T. Masschaele
THAT the nominations for the LPRCA Vice-Chair be closed.
Carried
Doug Brunton and Rainey Weisler addressed the Board to support their nominations.
3) Distribution and collection of ballots by Scrutineer
Ballots were distributed the first time and a tie was declared by Acting Chair Earls.
Ballots were distributed a second time and a tie was declared by Acting Chair Earls.
Ballots were distributed a third time and a majority vote was achieved.
4) Announce Election Results
Doug Brunton was declared the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Vice-Chair for
2025.
5)Motion to Destroy Ballots
A-5/25Moved by S. BentleySeconded by R. Weisler
THAT the ballots for the LPRCA Vice-Chair be destroyed.
Carried
The Chair and Vice-Chair thanked their nominators and the Board for their support and were looking forward to the year ahead.
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Ms. K. Earls and Ms. D. McLachlan were thanked for their service and left the meeting.
Dave Beres, Chair assumed the position and carried on the meeting. 6. Committee Appointments
The General Manager reviewed each of the committee membership requirements and members were asked to express interest in committee appointments. Doug Brunton and Michael Columbus were willing to participate as representatives to the Lee Brown Marsh
Management Committee. The committee is represented by the LPRCA Chair and one other appointee. As with 2024, the Chair delegated Mike Columbus his designate on the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee. A-6/25
Moved by S. Bentley Seconded by R. Weisler
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following appointments for 2025:
Michael Columbus and the LPRCA Chair and Vice-Chair to the Land Acquisition Committee; And
Doug Brunton and, LPRCA Chair designate, Michael Columbus to the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee;
And Peter Ypma, Tom Masschaele, Jim Palmer and the LPRCA Chair to the Backus Museum Committee;
And Robert Chambers, Michael Columbus, Chris Van Paassen, the Chair, and Vice-chair to the Audit and Finance Committee. Carried Minutes of the Previous Meeting a) Board of Directors Meeting of December 5, 2024 A-7/25 Moved by T. Masschaele Seconded by S. Bentley
THAT the minutes of the LPRCA Board of Directors Meeting held December 5, 2024 be
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adopted as circulated. Carried 7. Business Arising There was no business arising from the previous minutes.
8. Review of Committee Minutes No committee minutes presented. 9. Correspondence There was no correspondence to discuss. 10. Development Applications a) Section 28 Regulations Approved Permits (I. Johnson) A-8/25 Moved by P. Ypma Seconded by C. Van Paassen
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff approved Section 28 Regulation Approved Permits report dated January 8, 2025 as information Carried 11. New Business
a) Extension of Minister’s Direction to Not Change Fees (J. Maxwell) Judy Maxwell presented the report noting that as per the Minister’s Direction, the Planning, Development and Permitting fees will remain frozen at the 2022 rates.
Peter Ypma asked staff how much difference does the frozen fee make in the budget. Aaron LeDuc responded that is would not overly affect the 2025 draft budget as the difference is the equivalent of one large subdivision fee.
Chris Van Paassen asked staff how many years of frozen fees has there been and what is the inflation impact. J. Maxwell replied letting the Board know it was frozen since 2022 and it was about a 15% difference with inflation over those years.
P. Ypma and C. Van Paassen both expressed concerns about this fee loss being put on the municipalities and if the LPRCA Board could send a letter to the Premier, the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Municipal Housing Affairs, the Ministry of Natural Resources, copy each member municipality and Conservation Ontario.
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Robert Chambers notes that the decision was made by the Minister to stimulate housing growth, however, in looking at the applications report none of them were for new housing. A distinction between fees for new housing and other permitted activities would be a
compromised approach. A-9/25 Moved by P. Ypma Seconded by S. Bentley
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff report Extension of Minister’s Direction to Not Change Fees as information.
AND THAT LPRCA staff complete a letter to be sent on behalf of the Board of Directors about the Ministers Direction to Not Change the Fees for Planning, Development, and Permitting. Carried
b) Fee Schedules (A. LeDuc) Aaron LeDuc presented the 2025 Draft Fee Schedules report.
Mike Columbus asked staff if we were in line with other private campground user fees in the area. Aaron LeDuc responded to let the Board know that the Authority makes a fee comparison of all parks in the region and other Conservation Authorities every year around
budget time to make sure we align. Peter Ypma asked staff what a goose relocation fee was. Judy Maxwell informed the Board that is was a process where a licensed company removes geese from the city, like Toronto, and relocates them to the marsh.
A-10/25 Moved by M. Columbus Seconded by J. Palmer
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the proposed 2025 Fee Schedules as presented to be effective January 9, 2025. Carried c) Per diem & Mileage (A. LeDuc) Aaron LeDuc presented the Per Diem and Mileage report. A-11/25 Moved by R. Chambers Seconded by J. Palmer THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves increasing the Chair’s Honorarium
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to $2,866, the Vice-chair’s Honorarium to $1,146, the Member’s meeting per diems to $115, and the mileage rate to $0.64 per kilometer effective January 1, 2025. Carried d) 2025 LPRCA Budget and Levy Apportionment Vote (A. LeDuc) Following the budget meeting of November 13, the 2025 draft budget was circulated to member municipalities for a 30-day review and comment period. No comments were
received. Peter Ypma asked staff to clarify what CVA on page # 39 meant. Aaron LeDuc let the Board know that is means Current Value Assessment. A-12/25 That the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following recommendations regarding LPRCA’s 2025 Operating and Capital budgets;
1. That the 2025 Operating Budget in the total amount of $6,082,265 and requiring a Municipal Levy- Operating of $2,237,681 be approved as set out in Attachment 1; 2. That the 2025 Capital Budget in the total amount of $808,864 requiring a General Municipal Levy - Capital of $157,500 and a Municipal Special Levy – Capital of
$100,000 for Norfolk County be approved as set out in Attachment 2; 3. That the proposed 2025 Consolidated Budget in the total amount of $6,891,129 and requiring a Municipal Levy – Consolidated of $2,495,181 be approved as set out in Attachment 2.
4. That the proposed 2024 Municipal Levy Apportionment by CVA % be approved as set out in Attachment 3.
Member Municipality/Group Weight Absent Present In Favour Opposed
Rainey Weisler Municipality of Bayham 4.53 4.53
Robert Chambers County of Brant 7.40 7.40
Shelley Ann Bentley Haldimand County 7.38 7.38
Vacant Haldimand County 7.38 7.38
Rainey Weisler Township of Malahide 0.72 0.72
Doug Brunton Norfolk County 12.5 12.5
Michael Columbus Norfolk County 12.5 12.5
Tom Masschaele Norfolk County 12.5 12.5
Chris Van Paassen Norfolk County 12.5 12.5
Jim Palmer Township of Norwich 7.53 7.53
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Peter Ypma Township of South-West
Oxford 7.53 7.53
Dave Beres Town of Tillsonburg 7.53 7.53
Weighted Vote Result 92.62% 100% 92.62% Carried e) Administration Office Renovation (J. Maxwell) Judy Maxwell presented the Administration Office Renovation report and sent around the office samples to the Board members. Peter Ypma asked staff about insurances of LPRCA staying in this location as the cost is
high for a rented building. Judy informed the Board that the lease is 4 terms of 5 years with the option to add an extra 5 years, totaling 25 years. LPRCA currently has 18 years left on the lease. Judy Maxwell also spoke to the landlord about LPRCA’s plan before continuing with tendering the project.
Jim Palmer asked staff how long the project will take. Judy Maxwell responded that it will take an estimated 3 weeks to complete once the renovation begins. Staff will remove the equipment and old furniture to be assessed for disposal or sale. The electric work can start right away, the flooring installation will take an estimated 5 days and the furniture installation
also is estimated at 5 days. Doug Brunton asked about the HST fee and if we will recover it. Aaron LeDuc informed the Board that user fees, like campgrounds, the recovery is 100%, with projects like this the
public sector body rebate is everything but 1.76%.
Tom Masschaele asked staff what the plans for the old furniture were. Judy Maxwell informed the Board that staff will assess every piece of furniture and anything of value will be added to the Gov Deals website.
Tom Masschaele inquired about the differing prices and bids from the vendors. Judy Maxwell informed the Board that the bids were submitted based on LPRCA’s requirements and for some vendors they had two different products and prices that fit LPRCA
requirements. The companies are franchises, and as such the vendor dictates the prices and that would account for the differing prices in Tayco products. Judy Maxwell noted that we will need to look into moving our Board meeting along with the Town of Tillsonburg’s board meeting for the time period. Mike Columbus asked staff and
board if an in-person meeting down at Backus would not be better than a virtual one while the renovations are on-going. The consensus of the Board was to move the meeting location, but keep it in-person.
Shelley Ann Bentley asked staff if LPRCA had a committee or group of staff that will be in charge of assessing furniture and tagging all of LPRCA furniture with keep, sell or dispose.
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Judy Maxwell let the Board know that that person in charge of that is herself. A-13/25
Moved by C. Van Paassen Seconded by T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the purchase of office furniture and an office cubicle system from Lover’s At Work (London);
AND THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the purchase of flooring and
installation from Carpet One Tillsonburg; AND THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the electrical and data cabling
services by Rick’s Electric. Carried f) Timber Tender McKonkey tract (Block # 1, # 2) (J. Maxwell) Judy Maxwell presented the report. Peter Ypma asked if the McKonkey tracts were replacing the Harris Floyd one. Judy
Maxwell responded that the McKonkey was moved up and that Debbie Thain, Forestry Supervisor was going to be looking at our Forest Management Plan. A-14/25 Moved by M. Columbus
Seconded by R. Weisler THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the report as information; AND
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors authorizes the General Manager to award the following two tenders, LP-361-25 (Block #1) and LP-362-25 (Block #2) after the closing date of Thursday, January 9, 2025. Carried g) Conservation Authority Agricultural Sector Representative (J. Maxwell) Judy Maxwell presented the report.
Dave Beres asked staff to clarify if this was 10 individuals, one per Conservation Authority or 1 individual for all 10 Conservation Authorities, and if this is appointed provincially. Judy Maxwell responded letting the Board know that it was 1 individual per Conservation Authority and it will be appointed by the Province.
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Mike Columbus asked is the representative reported back to the Ministry. Judy Maxwell responded to say they will report back to the Ministry each year as listed in the Job Posting. A-15/25 Moved by R. Weisler Seconded by S. Bentley
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff report Conservation Authority Agricultural Sector Representative – Advertisements Posted as information. Carried
The closed session began at 7:51 p.m. 12. Closed Meeting A-16/25 Moved by R. Weisler
Seconded by P. Ypma THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now enter into a closed session to discuss:
• A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour 5-6 relations information, supplied in confidence to the Authority, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group
of persons, or organization Carried
The Board reconvened in open session at 8:24 p.m. The closed meeting minutes of the Hearing Board of November 6, 2024 was approved in the closed session.
The closed meeting minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of November 6, 2024 was approved in closed session.
Next meeting: February 5, 2025, Board of Directors Adjournment The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Dave Beres Judy Maxwell Chair General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
/ns
Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System
Master Plan
Notice of Study Commencement
The Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System (EAPWSS), through its consultant AECOM has
initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Master Plan study to develop and
assess a range of water servicing strategies to accommodate near, mid and long-term future
growth, while maintaining the reliability and sustainability of the utility. See Map for existing
infrastructure and member municipalities.
This MCEA Master Plan Study will document existing conditions, water demand forecasts, water
modelling, and engage key stakeholders, the general public and Indigenous Communities and
provide recommendations for the regional water system to address system growth and
infrastructure needs to maintain levels of service.
The Process
This study will be completed in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and will
follow Approach #1 of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA (as amended in
2020) Master Planning process. At the conclusion of the study, a suite of recommended water
projects will be identified including the MCEA Schedule (Exempt, Schedule B or C) for any regional
water supply system project(s). This Master Plan will be completed at a broad level of assessment,
therefore requiring more detailed investigations at project specific level for any recommended
Schedule B or C projects.
The EAPWSS invites anyone with an interest in the study to have an opportunity to provide
feedback and help inform the decision-making process. A Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC)
will be held in June 2025, to introduce the study, present existing conditions, the alternative
servicing strategies, evaluation criteria, and the recommended servicing strategies including the
associated water projects and schedule. Invitation notices to the PIC will be emailed to those on the
mailing list and will be posted on the Project Webpage:
https://www.huronelginwater.ca/elgin-area-water-supply-system-master-plan/
For more information or if you want to be placed on our mailing list for updates, please contact us at:
The personal information submitted in relation to this Master Plan is collected under the authority of
the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be reviewed to provide subsequent Master Plan
study development, communications and events. With the exception of personal information, all
comments will form part of the public record for this Master Plan in accordance with the Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under
Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to Marcy McKillop, Environmental Services
Engineer at 235 North Centre Road, Suite 200, London, ON N5X 4E7. Tel: 519-930-3505 ext.
4976, email: mmckillop@huronelginwater.ca
This Notice was Issued on February 14th 2025.
Marcy McKillop, P.Eng
Environmental Services Engineer
Regional Water Supply
Lake Huron and Elgin Area Primary Water
Supply Systems
235 North Centre Road, Suite 200
London ON, N5X 4E7
Tel:519-930-3505 x4976
Email: mmckillop@huronelginwater.ca
Paul Adams, CPT
Environmental Planner,
AECOM Canada ULC.
250 York Street, Suite 410
London ON, N6A 6K2
Tel: 519-636-6448
Email: paul.adams2@aecom.com
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Municipality of Bayham
Office of the Mayor
56169 Heritage Line, PO Box 160
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Phone: 519-866-5521
Email: Bayham@Bayham.on.ca
January 17, 2025
Attention: Review Committee – Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
I am writing to extend my wholehearted support for Legend Fleet Solutions Inc’s project and
application to the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF).
Legend Fleet Solutions Inc. (Legend), founded in 2004, is an industry-leading manufacturer of
cutting edge premium upfitting products in the automotive fleet industry, with products such as
cargo van flooring, mats, cargo-space wall liners, & accessories. They have become one of the
top employers in the region and one of Bayham’s largest manufacturing companies.
Their ambitious project to invest in advanced manufacturing automation, robotics, and artificial
intelligence (AI) technology; will enhance their productivity and enable new innovative
capabilities to efficiently produce first-in-industry lightweight electric vehicle (EV) products
essential to fill the gap in the market.
The introduction of advanced manufacturing technology will not only streamline production
processes but also position Legend as a leader in the EV market to support accelerated EV
adoption, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. These advancements will result
in 14 new jobs created, $140M in sales and $7.4M in Ontario supplier spending in 2027;
contributing to the overall economic vitality of Bayham and the surrounding region.
As the Mayor of Bayham, I am deeply committed to fostering economic growth, innovation, and
sustainability within our community. Investment in Legend’s proposed project aligns perfectly
with these objectives, promising to bring substantial benefits to our town and the broader
industry.
I am confident that Legend's project will have a positive and lasting impact on our community
and the industry as a whole. The Municipality of Bayham is fully committed to supporting this
initiative.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Should you require any further information
or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
<Insert Signature>
Ed Ketchabaw,
Mayor of the Municipality of Bayham
REPORT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Lorne James, Treasurer
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: TR-04/25 SUBJECT: 2024 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
BACKGROUND
In 2022, the Municipality retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to undertake a
Development Charges Background study and update the Municipality’s development charges.
The study provides a detailed explanation of the Municipalities development charge policies,
relevant legislative requirements and restrictions as well as summary of the rate setting process
and eligible costs. The Municipality’s 2022 Development Charges Background Study is
available on the Municipality’s website for those looking for additional information not contained
within this Report.
At its October 6, 2022 meeting, Council received and adopted By-law No. 2022-067,
establishing development charges for Bayham’s wastewater system and two water systems.
The Development Charges Act, section 43(1) states that “The Treasurer of a municipality shall
each year on or before such date as the council of a municipality direct, give the council a
financial statement relating to development charge by-laws and reserve funds established under
section 33”. In addition, paragraphs 12 and 13 of Ontario Regulation 82/98 indicate the
information to be included in the report. Schedule “A” provides a summary of the development
charges collected during 2024 as per the Municipality’s Development Charges By-law, including
reserve fund transactions and balances. Schedule “B” provides a list of growth-related projects
that have received contributions from the development charges reserve funds in 2024.
The Municipality collects Development Charges generally at the time of issuance of building
permits, as per Section 26 of the D.C Act, 1997.
DISCUSSION
Funds remaining in the Development Charges Reserve Fund are considered to be committed
for projects as identified in the 2022 Development Charges Background Study and 2025-2034
Capital Budget. The funds will be used to offset growth-related capital projects as eligible costs
are incurred. Upcoming development charge allocations for growth-related capital projects are
listed in the following table:
Upcoming Capital Programs for DC Related Funds
Year Department Project Amount
2025 Wastewater Eden Station Pump
Expansion
$250,000
2029 Water Booster Upgrades $65,000
The Municipality is in compliance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, SO 1997, as
amended, prohibiting additional charges related to development-related costs that are not
allowed for in the Act or other Acts.
A summary of development charges received in 2024 for the water and wastewater systems,
and associated year-end balances is attached to this Report.
STRATEGIC PLAN
3.2: Quality of Governance > To continually demonstrate financial responsibility to the
community.
Initiative(s): Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2024 Development Charges – Water and Wastewater
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report TR-04/25 re 2024 Development Charges be received for information.
Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by,
Lorne James, CPA, CA Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer
Account Description Balance 2024 2024 2024 Balance Interest
# Dec-31-23 Collections Interest Capital Dec-31-24 Rate
2400 Water - Bayham 19,267.88$ 77,300.70$ 3,301.34$ -$ 99,869.92$ 5.70%
2401 Water - Richmond -$ 26,679.76$ 760.37$ -$ 27,440.13$ 5.70%
2402 Waste Water 59,342.65$ 322,813.16$ 12,582.71$ -$ 394,738.52$ 5.70%
Municipality of Bayham
Development Charges - For the Year 2024
Appendix "A" Report TR-04-25
REPORT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Lorne James, Treasurer
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: TR-05/25 SUBJECT: 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT
BACKGROUND
Section 8(1) of Ontario Regulation 438/97 requires the Treasurer to prepare and provide to
Council, each year, an Investment Report concerning any prescribed investments the
Municipality has under said regulation.
At its June 15, 2023 meeting, Council received Report TR-12/23 re PSAB 3450 Financial
Reporting Impacts and Investments. The Report identified that PSAB released a standard
related to Financial Instruments (PS 3450). The standard applies to all local governments for
fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2022. The standard requires that all financial
instruments, which include the One Fund Investments, be reported at fair market value in a
statement of remeasurement gains/losses and to disclose any risks associated with its financial
instruments. Council passed the following motion:
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report TR-12/23 re PSAB 3450 Financial Reporting Impacts and Investments be
received for information;
AND THAT staff be directed to sell the entire LAS Investment – One Fund portfolio;
AND THAT staff be directed to purchase 18-month GICs for all investment accounts from
RBC Investments.
DISCUSSION
Attached hereto is a summary of the portfolio performance for the year 2024. Investments listed
as short-term mean the Municipality can withdraw funds at any time. The exception to this are
the Municipal drain/water debentures held in fixed GIC 1-year term bonds. The Municipal
drain/water debentures portion of the portfolio is less than four percent.
All of the Municipality’s investments are with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in High-yield GICs as
a primary component of an aggressive cash management strategy, which has generated
significant yields and will contribute to a 2024 surplus position for the Municipality.
The RBC GICs meet all the investment requirements of Ontario Regulation 438/97, and the
investment policies established by By-law No. 2002-095.
STRATEGIC PLAN
3.2: Quality of Governance > To continually demonstrate financial responsibility to the
community.
Initiative(s): Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Investment Report for the year 2024
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report TR-05/25 re 2024 Investment Report be received for information.
Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by,
Lorne James, CPA, CA Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer
Account Description Balance Sale of Loss on 2024 Advances Balance Interest
#Dec-31-23 Invesmtents Invesments Interest (Withdrawals)Dec-31-24 Rate
General & Reserve Funds
01-0100-1030 General Surplus Funds 86,905.77 - 5.25%
01-0100-1460 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 42,054.64 1,000,000.00 1,042,054.64 5.20%
01-0100-1035 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 532,699.25 21,377.88 (554,077.13) - 5.75%
01-0100-1035 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 522,797.95 25,284.24 548,082.19 5.20%
01-0100-1035 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 1,557,174.66 87,969.11 1,645,143.77 5.20%
01-0100-1035 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 1,531,900.68 108,999.53 - 1,640,900.21 4.26%
01-0100-1035 Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC - RBC 252,693.84 11,556.16 (264,250.00) - 5.70%
Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC RBC- Straffordville Cem 10,455.96 540.08 10,996.04 5.20%
Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC RBC - Bayham West Cemetery 5,190.58 270.05 5,460.63 5.20%
Short term Holdings 1-YR GIC RBC - Eden Cemetery 5,190.58 270.05 5,460.63 5.20%
01-0100-1176 Recievables Debentures - Rich 189,349.10 6,446.17 (24,854.40) 170,940.87 3.40%
01-0100-1177 Drain Debentures - -
01-0100-1460 General Funds - -
01-0100-1461 Reserve Funds 3,330,178.36 231,928.65 3,562,107.01 4.74%
01-0100-1470 Eden Cemetery 14,895.83 777.50 15,673.33 4.55%
01-0100-1475 OMPF -
01-0100-1480 Parkland Reserve Funds -
01-0100-1490 Development Charges - -
7,952,526.79 - - - - - - 624,379.83 - 156,818.47 - 8,646,819.32
Allocation
General Fund - 465,276.09
DC Charges 16,644.42
Cemetery Boards 1,857.68
Reserve Fund 140,601.64
- 624,379.83
Trust Funds01-5050-1440 Cemetery Maintence &Care 245,079.77 9,482.34 (10,711.51) 243,850.60 4.55%
8,719,729.05
Municipality of Bayham
Investment Report - For the Year 2024
Appendix "A" Report TR-05-25
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Thomas Thayer, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: February 20, 2025
REPORT: CAO-11/25 SUBJECT: LIMITING DISTANCE AGREEMENT – REMPEL FRIESEN / REMPEL FRIESEN
AND COSTELLO – 56226, 56230, AND 56232 HERITAGE LINE,
STRAFFORDVILLE
BACKGROUND
Rommie Rempel Friesen (Rempel Friesen) approached Building Services about constructing a
residential building on his property, known as 56230 & 56232 Heritage Line, Straffordville. The
Rempel Friesen property abuts another property at 56226 Heritage Line, jointly owned by
Rempel Friesen and Alanna Costello (Rempel Friesen & Costello).
Ontario Regulation 332/12, being the Ontario Building Code, has specific limitations to the total
area of glazed openings in the exterior wall of a house based on the distance between buildings
and the proposed or actual area of glazed opening coverage. Glazed openings are generally
considered to be openings into which windows are installed.
The Rempel Friesen & Costello house currently exists on its lands and, when considering the
proposed Rempel Friesen construction along with current distance of Rempel Friesen &
Costello house to the property line, the Rempel Friesen & Costello house has a greater glazed
opening ratio than permitted.
To address this, the landowners have the ability to approach the Municipality and enter into a
Limiting Distance Agreement, which would permit a building to proceed on the Rempel Friesen
property.
DISCUSSION
A Limiting Distance Agreement is permitted under Section 9.10.15.4 of the Ontario Building
Code. The required limiting distance is considered as a line beyond the common property
boundary that is not the centre line of a street, lane or public thoroughfare. It is essentially an
agreed-upon invisible line on one of the properties to which distances will be measured for
building purposes.
Limiting distance for exposing building faces and ratios for glazed openings are calculated to
this line instead of the property line. In this case, limiting distance is required for the proposed
Rempel Friesen construction project, given the glazed openings current in the Rempel Friesen
& Costello house.
As the Municipality is responsible for issuing building permits and maintaining compliance with
the Ontario Building Code, the Municipality is required to be a party to this Limiting Distance
Agreement.
Staff have reviewed the Limiting Distance Agreement and are in agreement with the language
and intent. Staff recommend approval, and authorization to bring forward the proper authorizing
by-law for consideration.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Limiting Distance Agreement – Bayham, Rempel Friesen, and Rempel Friesen &
Costello
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-11/25 re Limiting Distance Agreement – Rempel Friesen / Rempel
Friesen and Costello – 56226, 56230, and 56232 Heritage Line, Straffordville be
received for information;
2. AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor to execute a
Limiting Distance Agreement under the Ontario Building Code between the Municipality
of Bayham, Rommie Rempel Friesen, and Rommie Rempel Friesen and Alanna Grace
Costello;
3. AND THAT the appropriate authorizing by-law be brought forward for Council’s
consideration.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Chief Administrative Officer
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-012
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE
AND TO DECLARE LANDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
AS PART OF THE OPEN PUBLIC HIGHWAY SYSTEM
(PART 8 OF REFERENCE PLAN 11R-6179,
EXCEPT PARTS 7 AND 8 OF REFERENCE PLAN 11R-6366),
BRUCE STREET
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001,c.25, as amended, provides that a
municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the
purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of
declaring Part 8 of Reference Plan 11R-6179, Except Part 7 & 8 of Reference Plan 11R-
6366, named as Bruce Street as part of the open public highway system.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the land described as being Part 8 of Reference Plan No. 11R-6179, Except
Parts 7 and 8 of Reference Plan 11R-6366, is hereby declared as part of the open
public highway system of the Municipality of Bayham.
2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY 2025.
___________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-013
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE TRAFFIC AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS subsection 11(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass bylaws to provide any service or thing
that the municipality considers necessary or desirable to the public;
AND WHEREAS section 11(3), paragraph 1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, as amended, provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass bylaws respecting
highways, including parking and traffic on highways;
AND WHEREAS section 11(3), paragraph 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, as amended, provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass bylaws respecting
parking, except on highways;
AND WHEREAS section 23.3 (4) (5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that council can delegate legislative power pursuant to this by-law
that is minor in nature, including the authority to make amendments with regard to any
schedules, stopping prohibitions, stop controlled intersections, one- way streets, turn
restrictions, parking restrictions, parking meter zones, community safety zones or lane
designations, and other traffic control measures;
AND WHEREAS section 63 (1), of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass a by-law prohibiting or regulating the
placing, stopping, Standing or parking of an object or vehicle on or near a highway, it
may provide for the removal and impounding or restraining and immobilizing of any
object or vehicle placed, stopped, Standing or parked on or near a highway in
contravention of the by-law and subsection 170 (15) of the Highway Traffic Act applies
with necessary modifications to the by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 426 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that
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
this Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 429 (1), (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
municipality may establish a system of fines for offences under a by-law of the
municipality passed under this Act and establish Special fines in addition to the regular
fine for an offence which are designed to eliminate or reduce any economic advantage
or gain from contravening the by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 28, paragraph (1) (2) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.8, as amended, provides inspection of accessible parking permit, and an Officer
may take possession of the accessible permit;
AND WHEREAS Section 55 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, S.O. 2019, c 1,
Sch 1, as amended, municipalities may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of the
municipality, and municipal by-law enforcement officer appointed under this section are
peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws;
AND WHEREAS Section 61 of the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990, c P.33, except
where otherwise expressly provided by law, every person who is convicted of an
offence is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham enacted By-law No. 2016-014 to regulate traffic and the parking of Motor
Vehicles in the Municipality of Bayham;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to repeal By-law No. 2016-014 and all its
amendments and replace it with a new by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
Motor Vehicles in the Municipality of Bayham;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
TRAFFIC AND PARKING BY-LAW
1. Definitions
In this by-law, unless a contrary intention appears,
“Access Aisle” means an area designated by pavement markings adjacent to a
Designated Parking Space for the purpose of allowing access/egress to vehicles parked
within the Designated Parking Space;
“Accessible Parking Permit” shall mean an accessible parking permit issued pursuant
to the Highway Traffic Act or any Regulation enacted thereunder or a permit, numbered
plate or other marker or device issued by another jurisdiction and recognized under
the Highway Traffic Act as an Accessible Parking Permit to Park in a Designated
Parking Space.
“Accessible Parking Permit Holder” shall mean a person that qualifies for, and has
obtained, an Accessible Parking Permit.
"Agricultural Purposes" means land where animals or birds are kept for grazing,
breeding, raising, boarding, training, or for the tillage of soil, rowing, harvesting of
vegetables, fruits, field crops or landscaping materials;
"Boulevard" means that portion of every Road Allowance within the limits of the
Municipality of Bayham which is not used as a Sidewalk, Driveway Access, traveled
Roadway or Shoulder;
"Bus" means a Motor Vehicle designed for carrying ten or more passengers and used
for the transportation of Persons;
"Bicycle or Bicycles" has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Commercial Motor Vehicle" means any Motor Vehicle having permanently attached
thereto a truck or delivery body, and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagons, fire
apparatus, motor Buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on the Highways;
"Corporation" means The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham;
"Council" means the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham;
"Crosswalk" means
(a) that part of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connections of
the lateral lines of the Sidewalks on opposite sides of the Highway measured
from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs from the edges of the Roadway, or
(b) any portion of a Roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for
pedestrian crossing by school crossing signs (as per the Ontario Traffic Manual –
Book 5 Regulatory Signs) or by lines or other markings on the surface thereof;
"Curb" includes the edge of the traveled portion of a Street or Roadway;
"Designated Parking Space" means a Parking Space designated under the By-law for
the sole use of Vehicles carrying a Person with an Accessible Parking Permit.
“Double Park” means the Parking of a Vehicle on any Roadway, beside another
Vehicle which is legally Parked adjacent to the Curb of the Roadway or edge of the
Roadway, so that Vehicles are side by side or any part of the Vehicles is side by side;
“Driveway Access” means the portion of a Street which is improved to permit the
passage of Vehicles between the adjacent Roadway and the abutting property;
“Electric Kick-Scooter” means a Vehicle that has,
a) two wheels placed along the same longitudinal axis, one placed at the front of the
kick scooter and one at the rear;
b) a platform for Standing between the two wheels;
c) a steering handlebar that acts directly on the steerable wheel; and
d) an electric motor not exceeding 500 watts that provides a maximum speed of 24
kilometres per hour.
“Electric Vehicle” means a Vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors,
using electrical energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries or another energy
storage device and is capable of being plugged into an Electric Vehicle Charging
Station and includes a plug-in electric car and a plug-in hybrid car;
“Electric Vehicle Charging Station” means any facility or equipment that is used to
charge a battery or other energy storage device of an Electric Vehicle;
“Electric Vehicle Parking Space” means a Parking Space designated for the use of
Electric Vehicles as indicated by a sign in the form set out in Schedule 2 to this By-law;
“Emergency Parking Only” means parking for an Emergency Vehicle as defined in
this by-law.
“Emergency Vehicle” means municipal service, enforcement vehicles, fire vehicles,
police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization or permission to do so has been
granted by the Municipality.
“Gross Weight" means the combined weight of Vehicle and load;
"Heavy Truck" means
1. any Commercial Motor Vehicle which has a registered gross Vehicle weight
exceeding 5 tonne (5,000 kilograms or 11,023 pounds) according to the current
permit or Vehicle registration which has been issued under the Highway Traffic
Act, or its foreign equivalent for such Vehicle, regardless of the actual weight of
such Vehicles, or
2. a Trailer that has a manufacturer’s Gross Weight rating exceeding 1,360
kilograms, regardless of the actual weight of such Trailer, but does not include a
Vehicle operated by or on behalf of the Corporation or a School Bus which is in
the course of transporting children or mentally challenged adults to and from
school;
"Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the
lateral curb lines, or if none, then of the lateral boundary lines of two or more Highways
which join one another at an angle, whether or not one Highway crosses the other;
“Loading” means the physical activity of moving merchandise from or to a property or
another Vehicle and the physical activity of passengers entering or departing a Vehicle;
“Motor Vehicle" includes an automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle unless
otherwise indicated in this by-law, and any other Vehicle propelled or driven otherwise
than by muscular power, but does not include a Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle or an
Electric Kick-Scooter, a streetcar, or other Motor Vehicles running only upon rails, or a
motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of
husbandry or road building machine within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act;
“Municipal Mobile Enforcement System” means the Corporation’s mobile system for
determining whether the payment required for the use of a Parking Space has been
made based on the licence plate of the Parked Vehicle and for determining whether a
Vehicle is Parked in a Parking Space for a period longer than that for which payment
has been made;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham;
“Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application” means a mobile payment
application approved by the Manager of Public Works or a Person designated by the
Manager of Public Works for making a payment required for the use of a Parking Space
for a pre-determined period of Time for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified
by the Vehicle’s licence plate;
“Municipal Law Enforcement Officer” means an officer appointed by the Municipality
to enforce the Municipal by-laws;
“Municipal Parking Lot or Municipal Lot” mean a portion of land that’s owned by the
Municipality and has been designated for Parking of Vehicles. Schedule 1 indicates the
Municipal Parking Lots and if they are in a Parking Meter Zone or a free zone.
“Officer” means a Police Officer, Ontario Park Warden, Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer or Person appointed by Council;
"Official Sign" means a sign approved by the Ministry of Transportation, contained
within the Ontario Traffic Manuals or specified in Schedule 2 of this by-law. If the words
Official is before a word in brackets and the word sign after it shall be deemed an official
sign.
"One-Way Street" means a street upon which vehicular Traffic is limited to movement
in one direction;
“Ontario Park Warden” shall be deemed as an “Officer” under this by-law and includes
a conservation officer, a park warden designated a superintendent and an assistant
superintendent designated under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act,
2006, S.O. 2006, c. 12.
"Park", "Parking" or “Parked”, when prohibited, means the Standing of a Vehicle
whether occupied or not, except when Standing temporarily for the purpose of and while
engaged in Loading or unloading merchandise or passengers;
"Parking Meter Zone, Parking Metered Zone or Metered Zone " means a part of a
Street or Municipal Parking Lot designated by this by-law for Parking and regulated by
the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application;
“Parking Session” is when a holder of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit registers
their Vehicle through the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for Parking
in a Parking Meter Zone for a period of Time.
"Parking Space" means a portion of the surface of the Roadway or parking lot/facility
designated by suitable markings or where markings are not delineated an area 2.7
metres wide by 5.5 metres in length.
“Pedestrian Crossover” has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Person" includes any Person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind;
“Person With A Disability" has the same meaning as in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Private Roadway", when used with reference to a fire route, means any private road,
lane, ramp or other vehicular access to or egress from a building or structure and it may
include part of a parking lot;
“Private Property” means a property that is privately owned property or facility but
does not include Municipal Property.
“Privately-Operated Parking Lot” mean a parking lot that is privately owned and is
providing Parking for a fee or donation but excludes the Port Burwell Marina at the boat
launch;
“Privately-Operated Parking Lot License” means any Person that is operating a
Privately-Operated Parking Lot must receive a license from the Municipality.
"Police Officer" means a member of the police force of the OPP or approved Policing
body;
“Refreshment Vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Refreshment Vehicle By-law,
as amended.
“Residential Zone” means any residential zone as designated under any zoning by-
law in effect within the Municipality at a specific date and Time and as enacted pursuant
to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended, or any
successor legislation thereto;
"Road Allowance" means all allowances for roads, except in so far as they have been
Stopped up according to law, made by the Crown surveyors, all Highways laid out or
established under the authority of any statute, all roads on which public money has
been expended for opening them or on which statute labour has been usually
performed, all roads dedicated by the owner of the land to public use, and all alterations
and deviations of and all bridges over any such allowance for Highway or road;
"Roadway" means the part of a Highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used
for vehicular Traffic, but does not include the Shoulder, and where a Highway includes
two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" refers to any one roadway
separately and not to all of the roadways collectively;
“Roundabout” means a form of intersection that accommodates Traffic flow in a
counter clockwise direction around a central island;
“Rural Residential Zone” means any rural residential zone as designated under any
zoning by-law in effect within the Municipality at a specific date and Time and as
enacted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as
amended, or any successor legislation thereto;
“School Bus” means a bus that,
(a) is painted chrome yellow,
(b) displays on the front and rear thereof the words “school bus”, and
(c) displays on the rear thereof the words “do not pass when signals flashing” or “do
not pass when red lights flashing”.
“School Crossing” means a Crosswalk as identified by Official “school crossing”
Signs;
"School Vehicle" means a Vehicle that is used for the transportation of Persons to or
from school and shall only include the following:
i) a School Bus
ii) a Bus and
iii) a Vehicle that is designed to carry less than ten passengers and is used
for the transportation of Persons and which is identified by public Vehicle
plates and/or school safety stickers;
“Seasonal Resident Parking Permit” means a seasonal parking permit valid between
May 1 to September 30th that is issued by the Manager of Public Works or a Person
designated by the Manager of Public Works under this By-law.
"Shoulder" means that portion of every Street which abuts the Roadway, and which is
designed and intended for passage or Stopping of Motor Vehicles but which extends no
more than 3.6 metres in width from the limit of the Roadway;
"Sidewalk" means any municipal walkway, or that portion of a Street between the Curb
line or the lateral line of a Roadway and the adjacent property line, primarily intended for
the use of pedestrians;
"Stand or Standing" means the halting of a Vehicle, whether occupied or not, except
for the purpose of and while engaged in receiving or discharging passengers;
"Stop", when required, means the complete cessation of movement;
"Stop", “Stopped” or "Stopping", when prohibited, means the halting of a Vehicle,
even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict
with other Traffic or in compliance with the directions of a Police Officer or of a Traffic
control sign or signal;
"Street" or "Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue,
parkway, Driveway Access, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle designed and
intended for or used by the general public for the passage of Vehicles and includes the
area between the lateral property lines thereof;
"Through Highway" means any Highway or part of a Highway and all intersecting
Highways are marked by a stop sign or yield sign in compliance with the regulations of
the Ministry of Transportation;
"Time" means, where any expression of time occurs or where any hour or other period
of time is stated, standard time or daylight-saving time, whichever is in effect in the
Municipality of Bayham pursuant to the Time Act;
"Tractor-Trailer Unit" means the combination of a Commercial Motor Vehicle and a
Trailer or semi-trailer;
"Traffic" includes pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, Vehicles and other
conveyances either singly or together while using any Street for the purposes of travel;
"Traffic Control Device" means any sign or other device erected or placed for the
purpose of guiding, directing or regulating Traffic;
"Traffic Signal" means any device manually, electrically or mechanically operated for
the regulation of Traffic;
“Trailer” means a Vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a Highway by a Motor Vehicle,
except an implement of farming, a mobile home, another Motor Vehicle or any device or
apparatus not designed to transport Persons or property, temporarily drawn, propelled
or moved upon such Highway, and except a side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall
be considered a separate Vehicle and not part of the Motor Vehicle by which it is drawn;
“U-Turn" means to turn a Vehicle upon a Highway so as to proceed in the opposite
direction;
“Unlicensed Vehicle” means a Motor Vehicle that does not have a number plate
displayed or does not have current validation of a vehicle permit affixed to the number
plate, in the manner prescribed in the Highway Traffic Act;
"Vehicle or Vehicles" includes a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, traction engine, farm tractor,
road building machine and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power,
including muscular power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle, the cars of
electric or steam railways running only upon rails;
"Vehicle of a Person With A Disability” means any Vehicle displaying an Accessible
Parking Permit in accordance with this by-law.
2. Short Title
(1) The short title of this by-law is the Traffic and Parking By-law.
PART 1 - TRAFFIC
3. Erection of Traffic Control Devices by Council
(1) Traffic Control Devices for the purpose of guiding, directing and regulating Traffic
shall be erected as authorized by the Council or as authorized by Council in
section 4.
(2) No Person shall:
(a) alter, deface, remove or destroy any sign erected by the Municipality or any
pavement lines or other marks for guiding the Parking of Vehicles or the
regulations of traffic;
(b) alter, interfere with, or change the position of any such sign, line or other mark
unless such Person has been duly authorized so to do by the Municipality;
(c) unless approve by the municipality shall direct Traffic;
(d) drive over raised curb;
(e) abandon a Vehicle on a Highway;
(3) Notwithstanding section 3 (4) unless in an emergency to direct Traffic around the
scene of an accident, obstacle, construction site, excavation, debris, glass or
other hazard.
(4) If Times are not shown on the Official Sign, then the Official Sign applies at all
Times.
4. Erection of Traffic Control Devices by Manager of Public Works
(1) The Manager of Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is authorized to erect Traffic Control Devices.
5. Manner of Parallel Parking
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle on any Street except upon the right-hand side of
the Roadway, having regard for the direction in which the Vehicle is required to
proceed, and when Parked on a Roadway, the right front and rear wheels or
runners of the Vehicle shall be parallel to and distant not more than 0.3 metres
from the right-hand edge of the Roadway adjacent to which such Vehicle is
Parked.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply where angle parking is authorized by this by-law,
or upon one-way streets.
6. Manner of Angle Parking
(1) Where angle parking is permitted,
(a) no Person shall Park a Vehicle except within the limits defined by
pavement markings; or
(b) if no pavement markings are visible, no Person shall Park a Vehicle
except at an angle not exceeding sixty degrees with the permitted
direction of travel, unless signed otherwise;
(c) and in all cases so that the front end of the Vehicle is nearest to the Curb
or the edge of the Street.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), no Person shall Park a Vehicle at an angle:
a) with the load extending beyond the rear of the Vehicle; or
b) with a Trailer; or
c) that obstructs or interferes with Traffic.
7. Manner of Parking on One-Way Street
(1) All Persons may Park Vehicles on both sides of a One-Way Street in the
permitted locations and facing in the direction in which the Vehicle is required to
proceed unless otherwise regulated by an Official Sign.
8. No Stopping
(1) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle in the following unposted locations:
(a) in a manner to Double Park;
(b) over a Sidewalk, Boulevard or footpath;
(c) within an intersection;
(d) within a Crosswalk;
(e) within 10 Metres of a Crosswalk;
(f) within 15 metres of a Pedestrian Crossover;
(g) on any part of the Highway except the right-hand side of two-way
Roadways;
(h) within Roundabout unless authorized by signs;
(i) upon any bridge, elevated structure, or underpass;
(j) at any place designated for emergency parking only.
(2) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle where an Official "No Stopping" Sign has been
erected and are on display and during the prohibited Time or Times identified on
the sign. If no Time or Times are identified on the sign, then the prohibition
applies at all Times.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a School Vehicle engaged in the transportation
of Persons when such Vehicle is Stopped to discharge or pick-up passengers.
9. No Parking in Unposted Locations
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any of the following places anytime or during
the specified Times, when specified:
(a) on any Boulevard;
(b) on a Street within 2 metres of entrance or Driveway Access ;
(c) within 3 metre of fire hydrant;
(d) within 10 metres of an intersection unless otherwise indicated by a sign;
(e) on any Street which obstructs Traffic;
(f) for the purpose of washing, greasing or repairing vehicle;
(g) within 15 metres of any railway crossing;
(h) to prevent removal of other Parked Vehicle;
(i) on any ramp;
(j) within 15 metres of any intersection controlled by Traffic Signals;
(k) within turning basin of cul-de-sac;
(l) on any Street for longer than 24 hours;
(m) on any Street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1st to March
31st;
(n) over a Curb;
(o) in a manner blocking gate;
(p) in a manner blocking a driveway or entrance;
(q) outside the pavement markings;
(r) in a manner interfering with snow removal;
(s) in a manner interfering with cleaning operations;
(t) on municipal property without consent;
(u) in place other than authorized;
(v) In the front yard or exterior side yard of any Residential Zone that is not
designated as a driveway;
(w) on grass within 25 metres of the Port Burwell East Beach;
(x) on roadway less than 6 m wide;
(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prohibit the proper parking of Bicycles in a bicycle
rack.
10. No Parking in Posted Locations
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part in locations where an Official “No
Parking” Sign has been erected and are on display.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle in locations where an
Official “Tow Away Zone” Sign has been erected and are on display.
(3) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prohibit the proper parking of Bicycles in a bicycle
rack erected.
11. Electric Vehicle Parking
(1) No person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle in an Electric Vehicle
Parking Space where such vehicle is not an Electric Vehicle.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in Parking Space for Electric Vehicles or any part
of a Vehicle in locations where an Official “Electric Vehicle” Sign has been
erected and are on display.
12. Parking in Beach Zone (Schedule 4)
(1) Between May 1 and September 30th of each calendar year, the roadways
identified in column 1 of Schedule 4 hereto on the side identified in column 2 and
between the points identified in columns 3 and 4, both individually and in
combination, shall constitute and be designated as 'Beach Zone' for purposes of
regulated Parking hereunder.
(2) Beach Zone violations in section 12 (3) (4) shall be subject to enforcement
pursuant as set forth section 83 below.
(3) No person, stop a vehicle in a Beach Zone where no stopping signs are erected.
(4) No person, shall park a vehicle in a Beach Zone in the following places anytime
or during the specified Times, when specified
(a) on a boulevard;
(b) on street within 2 m of a driveway access;
(c) on street within 2 m of an entrance;
(d) within 3 m of a fire hydrant;
(e) within 10 m of an intersection;
(f) on street in a manner which obstructs traffic;
(g) in a position to prevent removal of other parked vehicle;
(h) within a turning basin of a cul-de-sac;
(i) over a curb;
(j) in a manner a blocking gate;
(k) in a manner a blocking driveway;
(l) in a manner a blocking entrance;
(m) outside of the pavement markings;
(n) on municipal property without consent;
(o) in a place other than authorized;
(p) on roadway less than 6 m wide;
(q) where no parking signs are erected;
(r) where tow away zone signs are erected;
13. No Parking in Loading Zones
(1) Where Official “Loading and Unloading Zone” Sign are erected and are on
display, no Person shall Park a Vehicle or any part of a Vehicle unless such
Vehicles are being loaded or unloaded for the permitted time, and the entire
Vehicle is located within the designated loading zone.
14. Parking During Emergencies and Special Events
(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, in case of fire,
a parade, an assembly of Persons, a congestion of Traffic, a construction project
or an emergency, Parking may be restricted or prohibited by the Manager of
Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public Works or the
Chief of Police acting through Police Officers, and no Person shall Park a Vehicle
in contravention of such restrictions or prohibition.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "emergency" includes a snowfall or other act of
God which hinders, restricts or prohibits movement of Vehicles or pedestrians on
a Highway.
(3) The declaration of an emergency and the parking restrictions or prohibitions shall
be affected by a systematic broadcast on local radio, or the Municipalities social
media account and such notification shall be deemed to be sufficient notification
of the restrictions or prohibition then in effect.
15. 2 Hour Parking Restricted on Specified Streets
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle exceeding 2 hours where an Official “2HR
Parking Restricted” Signs have been erected and are on display.
16. Manner of Parking Motorcycles
(1) No Person shall Park a motorcycle at more than an angle of forty-five degrees to
the Curb.
(2) Where Parking Space is designated by markings, no more than three
motorcycles shall be Parked in one space.
17. Prohibited Turns
(1) Where an Official “No U-Turns" Sign is erected and on display, no driver or
operator of a Vehicle upon a Highway shall make a U-Turn within 30 metres of
the sign.
(2) Where an Official “No Left Turn” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(3) Where an Official “No Right Turn” Sign are erected and on display, every driver
or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
18. Designated Lane Movements
(1) Where Official “Turn Lane Designation” Sign are erected and on display, every
driver or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
19. Obstructing Traffic
(1) Any Vehicle Stopped on any Street shall be moved away by the owner or
operator thereof at the direction of a Police Officer when Traffic congestion,
proximity to a fire or any other condition renders the removal of such Vehicle
expedient.
20. Entering Highway
(1) Where Official “Stop” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or operator of
a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(2) Where Official “Yield” Sign are erected and on display, every driver or operator of
a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
21. Funeral and Other Processions
(1) No Person shall drive a Vehicle so that it intersects a funeral or other authorized
procession in motion except under the direction of a Traffic Control Device or a
Police Officer.
(2) All Persons driving Vehicles in a funeral or other procession shall drive such
Vehicles as near to the right-hand edge of the Roadway as is practicable and
safe.
22. One-Way Streets
(1) Where an Official “One-Way” Sign erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
(2) Where necessary to accommodate construction or special events the Manager
of Public Works or designate may erect One-way sign for a limited period of time.
23. Pedestrian Crossovers
(1) Where Official “Pedestrian Crossovers” Signs are erected and on display, every
driver or operator of a Vehicle shall obey such sign.
24. Heavy Truck Restrictions
(1) Where Official “Heavy Truck” Signs are erected and on display, every driver or
operator of a Vehicle is prohibited from driving on the Street.
(2) No person shall drive or permit Heavy Trucks where Official Signs are erected
and on display.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply where a Heavy Truck is being necessarily
operated in the usual conduct of Business and proceeds by way of the shortest
route to or from any Street.
(4) The Manager of Public Works or a Person designated is hereby authorized to
cause the Streets to be marked with signs to prohibit their use by heavy trucks.
(5) This section does not apply to heavy trucks being used for deliveries to or
removals from properties being used for Agricultural Purposes.
(6) Notwithstanding any other sections of this by-law to the contrary, subsection (2)
shall not apply to School Buses between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
from Monday to Friday inclusive and from September 1st to June 30th inclusive.
25. Reserved
26. School Bus Loading Zones
(1) School Bus zones are hereby designated with the Official “School Bus Loading
Zone” Signs are erected and on display.
(2) No Person shall Stop or park a Vehicle in a “School Bus Loading Zone” between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday inclusive and from
September 1 to June 30th.
27. School Bus & Commercial Motor Vehicle in Residential Zones
(1) No Person shall Park or store a Motor Vehicle in any Residential Zone other than
a private passenger automobile, motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, School
Bus or a Commercial Motor Vehicle as provided for in section 27 (2) & (3).
(2) No Person shall Park or store a Commercial Motor Vehicle having a Gross
Weight or greater than four thousand (4000) kilograms in any Residential Zone
unless such Commercial Motor Vehicle is parked or stored in a private garage or
an accessory building;
(3) No Person shall Park or store a Commercial Motor Vehicle having a Gross
Weight or greater than four thousand (4000) kilograms with its engine or other
associated mechanical systems running and/ or operational for a period of Time
in excess of fifteen (15) minutes in any Residential Zone other than a Rural
Residential Zone.
28. Use of Sidewalk
(1) No Person shall use any Sidewalk for any purpose other than pedestrian Traffic,
except as specifically permitted by this or any other by-law.
29. Coasting or Sliding
(1) No Person shall ride any hand-sleigh or toboggan on any Street.
30. Reserved
31. Community Safety Zones (Schedule 3)
1) The Highways set out in Column 1 of Schedule 3 of this by-law between the
points set out in Column 2 thereof and the points set out in Column 3 thereof are
hereby designated as Community Safety Zones, any time.
32. Designation of Construction Zones
(1) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is appointed for the purpose of subsections 128 (8.1) and (10) of
the Highway Traffic Act, and in accordance with those subsections the Manager
of Public Works or a Person designated by the Manager of Public Works may:
(a) designate a Highway or portion of a Highway under the Municipality’s
jurisdiction as a construction zone; and
(b) set a lower rate of speed for Motor Vehicles driven in the designated
construction zone than is otherwise provided in section 128 of
the Highway Traffic Act.
(2) The speed limit set by the Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the
Manager of Public Works under subsection 32 1) b) of this By-law shall not
become effective until the Highway or portion of it affected is signed in
accordance with the regulations under the Highway Traffic Act, indicating the
maximum rate of speed, as well as the commencement and the end of the
construction zone.
33. Horse Drawn Vehicles
(1) No Person shall Park a horse drawn vehicle in Parking Metered Zones.
(2) No Person shall permit a horse drawn vehicles in Parking Metered Zones.
(3) No Person shall Park horse drawn vehicles on the beach.
34. Tow Trucks
(1) No Person shall solicit, make or convey an offer of services of a Tow Truck while
that Person is within 200 metres of:
(a) of an accident or apparent accident; or
(b) a vehicle involved in an accident, on any highway;
(2) No Person shall Park, Stop or Stand a Tow Truck on any Highway within 200
metres of:
(a) the scene of an accident or apparent accident; or
(b) a Vehicle involved in an accident.
(3) Section 34 in its entirety shall not apply to a Person who is at the scene of an
accident at the request or direction of a Police Officer, a Firefighter or Person
involved in the accident.
(4) Any Person operating a Tow Truck or other Motor Vehicle Parked, Stopped or
Standing within 200 metres of the scene of an accident or apparent accident or a
Vehicle involved in an accident shall, immediately on the direction of any Police
Officer or Firefighter, move their Tow Truck or Motor Vehicle to a location more
than 200 metres from the scene of an accident or apparent accident or to any
other location as directed by a Police Officer or Firefighter
35. Prohibit Driving on Beach
(1) No person shall drive any vehicle on any beach owned by the municipality.
(2) Section 35 (1) does not apply to drivers of municipal service or enforcement
vehicles, emergency vehicles, police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization
or permission to do so has been granted by the Municipality.
36. Reserved
PART 2 – PARKING METER ZONES
37. Payment Methods for Parking
(1) In this By-law, where payment is required for the use of Parking, such payment
may only be made through a Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application
for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified by the Vehicle’s licence plate.
(2) Where a Vehicle by reason of its size necessarily occupies more than one
Parking Space or where markings are not delineated an area 2.7 metres wide by
5.5 metres in length a Vehicle will not be permitted to Park in a Parking Metered
Zone.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to Bicycles.
(4) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is authorized to designate Mobile Payment Applications as Municipally-
Approved Mobile Payment Application under this by-law.
(5) This By-law does not apply to a Person operating a Refreshment Vehicle
provided they have approval from the Municipality and follow the conditions for
Parking.
38. Time Limits for Zones
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle or motorcycle in any Parking Space within a
Parking Metered Zone during the days and Times indicated on the Official Sign
without immediately making payment through a Municipally-Approved Mobile
Payment Application for the Vehicle occupying such space as identified by the
Vehicle’s licence plate for the Parking Time at the rate set out in the Rates and
Fees By-law as amended.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any Parking Space within a Parking Meter
Zone during the days, Times and for a period of Time greater than that indicated
on the Official Sign.
(3) No Person shall Park a motorcycle in any Parking Space within a Parking Meter
Zone during the days, Times and for a period of Time greater than that indicated
on the Official Sign.
39 Parking Overtime
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in the same Parking Space for a longer period at
any one Time than the maximum period allowable for such zone as provided in
this by-law.
40 Vehicle Parked Overtime
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in any Parking Space or part thereof for a period
longer than payment has been made.
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1) a Vehicle is deemed to have been Parked for a
period longer than that for which payment has been made:
(a) if payment for a pre-determined period of Time has been made through a
Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for the Vehicle occupying
such space as identified by the vehicle’s licence plate and the Municipal
Mobile Enforcement System indicates no Time remaining or unpaid.
41. Unauthorized Devices
(1) No Person shall place or exhibit any unauthorized device attempting to control or
regulate the Parking of Vehicles.
42. Tampering with Signage
(1) No Person shall, unless authorized by the Municipality shall move, remove, alter
or tamper with any sign erected or placed upon any Street or property owned or
leased by the Municipality or under its direction.
43. Parking Metered Zones
(1) Parking Metered Zone(s) shall have signage indicating the hours of operation
and the rates for Parking a Motor Vehicles.
44. Lawful Use of Space
(1) No Person shall Park a Motor Vehicle except in a Parking Space, and upon
Parking the Motor Vehicle the operator shall pay a fee forthwith by making a
payment through a Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application for
occupying such space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
(2) Holders of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit must register a Parking Session
in the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application, for occupying such
space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
(3) Notwithstanding marked Vehicles which identify them as Vehicles belonging to a
Police, Ontario Parks Warden, Ministry of Transportation, or Municipally owned
Vehicle are not required to pay for the use of a Parking Space if in the course of
performing their duties.
45. Parking Metered Zones between May to September
(1) Parking Metered Zone are only in effect between May 1st to September 30th.
46. Reserved
47. Reserved
PART 3 – SEASONAL RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS
48. Seasonal Resident Parking Permits
(1) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works is hereby authorized and directed to provide Seasonal Resident Parking
Permits, for Parking Metered Zone(s).
(2) Residents of the Municipality may apply for a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit
to Park in a Parking Metered Zone(s) and must complete the online application
and provide the following;
(a) legal first and last name as on your Drivers License;
(b) e-mail address and phone number;
(c) municipal address of property;
(d) indicate if the applicant is a tenant or the owner of the property;
(e) documentation proving residency which may include government issued
identification, tax bill, or water bill.
(f) number of permit requesting with a maximum of (2) two per household;
(g) must pay the applicable rates & fees established by Council as set out in the
Rates and Fees By-law, as amended;
(3) The Manager of Public Works or Person designated by the Manager of Public
Works has (7) seven business days to review a complete application for a
Seasonal Resident Parking Permit.
(4) Residents must be issued a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit before Parking in
a Parking Metered Zone(s) or pay the rates & fees established by Council as set
out in the Rates and Fees By-law, as amended.
49. Seasonal Resident Parking Permit Terms & Conditions
(1) Seasonal Resident Parking Permit holders agree that fines will be issued and
permits may be revoked if the following terms or conditions are not complied
with:
(a) the permit is valid May 1st to September 30th and expire annually;
(b) permit holders must complete a Parking Session for Parking in a Parking
Metered Zone;
(c) failing to enter in Parking Session will result in fines being issued;
(d) will not assault, yell, berate, or use offensive language towards municipal staff
or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer;
(e) that the permit is only valid for the Parking Metered Zone identified at Time of
purchase of the permit and is not transferable;
(f) that Vehicle(s) must have ownership(s) registered to the same address.
(g) that permits are not transferable;
(h) that any fees collected will be non-refundable;
(i) that Parking Spaces are on a first come basis;
(j) that a Vehicle exceeding 6.1 metres in length will not Park in a Parking
Metered Zone;
(k) that Vehicles must not have a Trailer attached in a Parking Metered Zone;
(2) Holders of a Seasonal Resident Parking Permit must register a Parking Session
in the Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment Application, for occupying such
space as identified by the vehicle’s license plate.
50. Reserved
51. Reserved
52. Reserved
PART 4 – MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
53. Municipal Parking Lot - Offences
(1) No Person which includes a holder of a “Seasonal Resident Parking Permit” shall
Park a Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot contrary to the following;
(a) without making Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment where signs
have been erected;
(b) for a period longer than that for which payment has been made where
signs have been erected ;
(c) exceeding 6.1 metres in length in a Parking Metered Zone;
(d) with Trailer attached in a Parking Metered Zone;
(e) where Official “No Parking” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(f) where Official “Fire Route” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(g) where Official “Tow Away Zone” Signs have been erected and are on
display;
(h) where Official “Emergency Parking Only ” Signs have been erected
and are on display;
(i) in unauthorized area;
(j) over Curb;
(k) within 3 metres of a fire hydrant;
(l) in a manner that obstructs another Vehicle;
(m) that is an Unlicensed Vehicle;
(n) outside pavement markings or Parking Spaces;
(o) with damaged plates;
(p) for overnight accommodation;
(2) No Person shall park a vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot without written
permission from the Manager of Public Works contrary to the following;
(a) abutting the beach between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.;
(b) between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
(3) No Person shall park a Commercial Motor Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot
without written permission from the Manager of Public Works.
(4) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in a Municipal Parking Lot exceeding 2 hours
where an Official “2HR Parking Restricted” Signs have been erected and are on
display.
(5) No Person shall use a Municipal Parking Lot for anything but Parking a Vehicle.
(6) No Person shall use a Municipal Parking Lot for overnight accommodations.
54. Municipal Parking Lots (Schedule 1)
(1) The premises owned by the Municipality and described in Schedule 1 are
designate Municipal Parking Lots and specify which Municipal Parking Lots are to
be used for Parking Metered Zones or free parking for Motor Vehicles.
55. Reserved
56. Reserved
PART 5 - FIRE ROUTES & EMERGENCY FIRE
REGULATIONS
57. Official Signs
(1) In this part, "official sign" means a fire route sign in the form set out in Schedule 2
to this by-law
58. Establishment of Fire Routes
(1) A Private Roadway along which approval has been given by the Municipality for
the erection of Official Signs is a fire route.
59. Fire Chief's Order
(1) If, after inspection of any building, the Fire Chief is satisfied that, in order to
suppress and prevent the spread of fires, where a fire route is warranted in
respect of any building, the fire chief may serve or cause to be serviced by
personal service or by prepaid registered mail to the owner of the building shown
on the records of the Land Registry Office, an order requiring the owner to erect
such fire route signs that will comply with the provisions of Fire Code and
/or Building Code Act Regulations.
(2) Every owner shall comply with such order within sixty (60) days of the date of its
service upon him or its mailing to him and the fire route signs shall be at the cost
of the owner.
60. Agreement with Owner of Roadway
(1) The Municipality and the owner of a Private Roadway may enter into a
development agreement pursuant to the site plan approval process providing for
the designation of the roadway (or parts of the roadway) as a fire route.
61. Tampering with Signs
(1) No Person shall move, remove or interfere with an Official Sign along a fire route.
(2) No Person shall obstruct a view of an Official Sign along a fire route.
62. Conflicting Signs on Fire Routes
(1) No Person shall erect or maintain along a fire route any sign which may conflict
or be confused with an Official Sign.
63. No Parking on Fire Route
(1) No Person shall Stop a Vehicle within a fire route, where Official Signs are
erected.
(2) No Person shall Park a Vehicle within a fire route, where Official Signs are
erected.
64. Exemption for Fire Routes
(1) A Police Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Department are
exempt from Section 63 of this by-law while in the course of their duties.
65. Emergency Fire Regulation
(1) No Person shall drive a Vehicle within 200 metres of any building which is on fire.
(2) No Person shall drive a Vehicle over or across any hose laid by the Fire
Department.
(3) At the direction of the Fire Chief or designate, the Police authority or Manager of
Public Works shall place signs on Highway on the which the building on fire is
situated and any adjoining Highways which may be deemed necessary for the
purposes, closing such parts of Highways to travel until the fire is out, and no
driver shall pass such sign or approach nearer to the fire than the sign.
66. Reserved
PART 6 – PARKING FOR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
67. Parking Space for Persons with a Disability on-street or in a
Municipal Parking Lot
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other by-law, no Person shall Park,
Stand, Stop or leave a Motor Vehicle in any Designated Parking Space where
Official “Disable Permit Parking” Signs are erected and on display except a Motor
Vehicle,
(a) that is operated by or carries a Person With A Disability, and
(b) that is identified by a current original Accessible Parking Permit; and
(c) that is parked entirely within a Designated Parking Space except Motor
Vehicles.
68. Display of Accessible Parking Permit
(1) An Accessible Parking Permit, shall be displayed on
(a) the inner surface of the windshield, as close as practicable to the lower
left-hand corner and as close as practicable to the left-hand side of the
Motor Vehicle, or
(b) the outer surface of the sun visor on the left-hand side of the Motor
Vehicle to be visible through the windshield from the exterior of the car
when the sun visor is in a lowered position.
69. Prohibitions Regarding Permits
(1) No person shall
(a) deface or alter any Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of
Transportation;
(b) use of a defaced or altered an Accessible Parking Permit issued by the
Ministry of Transportation;
(c) use of a Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation
except the Person With A Disability to whom the Accessible Parking Permit
is issued ; or a Person transporting a Person With A Disability;
(d) without the authority of the Person to whom an Accessible Parking Permit
has been issued, remove a Accessible Parking Permit issued by the
Ministry of Transportation from a Motor Vehicle.
70. Parking Space for a Person with a Disability – Private Property
(1) Where Parking is permitted on Private Property or a Privately-Operated Parking
Lot one or more Parking Spaces are intended for the sole use of a Vehicle of a
Person With A Disability , the owner or operator of the shall do the following:
(a) identify each such Disabled Parking Space by erecting an Official
“Disable Permit Parking” Sign in such a manner that shall be clearly
visible to the operator of any Vehicle approaching or entering the Parking
Space; and
(b) erect the Official “Disabled Permit Parking” Sign on a post or on the
middle of the wall in front of each Disabled Parking Space; and
(c) each Official “Disabled Permit Parking” Sign must be between 1.5 metres
and 2.0 metres in height; and
(d) ensure Designated Parking Spaces are not in a fire route.
71. Designated Parking Space for Person With a Disability – Offences
(1) No Person shall Park, Stand, or Stop a Motor Vehicle in any Designated Parking
Space without an Accessible Parking Permit.
(2) No Person shall Park, Stand, or Stop a Motor Vehicle in an Access Aisle.
(3) No Person shall Park more than one Vehicle in a Designated Parking Space.
(4) No Person shall Park a Vehicle in a Designated Parking Space that is partly or
completely occupied by another Vehicle.
72. Seizure of Accessible Parking Permit
(1) Every Accessible Parking Permit Holder shall, on the demand of an Officer shall
surrender the Accessible Parking Permit for reasonable inspection to ensure that
the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and any this by-law are being complied
with.
(2) An Officer to whom an Accessible Parking Permit has been surrendered may retain
it until disposition of the case if the Officer has reasonable ground to believe that the
Accessible Parking Permit,
(a) was not issued under this by the Ministry;
(b) was obtained under false pretences;
(c) has been defaced or altered;
(d) has expired or been cancelled; or
(e) is being or has been used in contravention of this By-law.
73. Exemption for Accessible Parking Permit Holder for Parking Metered
Zones.
(1) Accessible Parking Permit Holders are exempt from having to use the
Municipally-Approved Mobile Payment system and shall receive free Parking in
any Parking Metered Zones for period of 3 hours.
74. Reserved
PART 7 – UNLICENSED VEHICLE
75. Unlicensed Vehicles
(1) Unless otherwise permitted in this By-law, no Person shall Park a Vehicle on any
Highway, Parking Space, or Municipal Parking Lot if such Vehicle is an
Unlicensed Vehicle.
76. Reserved
77. Reserved
Part 8 – PRIVATE PROPERTY & PRIVATELY-
OPERATED LOTS
78. Private Parking
(1) No Person shall Park a Vehicle on Private Property without the authorization of
the owner or occupant.
(2) Owners of Private Property may post that unauthorized Vehicles may be towed
at the users expense.
(3) The Municipality will not tow or remove Vehicles that are Parked on Private
Property.
79. Privately - Operated Parking Lots
(1) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot without receiving a
Privately-Operated Parking Lot License from the Municipality.
(2) People desiring to establish a Privately-Operated Parking Lot shall submit the
following;
(a) proof that they’re in compliance with all applicable County and Municipal
Official Plan Policies and the Municipal Zoning By-law regulations; and
(b) Municipally approved site plan agreement with fire route, lot grading,
drainage, parking space delineation, and lighting; and
(c) approvals for an entrance permit; and
(d) confirmation of approval from Long Point Region Conservation Authority,
if applicable; and
(e) Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search from a recognized
Police Force in Canada that was obtained within 30 days, showing no
criminal activity; and
(f) A valid certificate of insurance for commercial liability insurance in the
amount not less than five Million $5,000,000 naming the Municipality as
an additional insured; and
(g) provide a letter stating they agree to charge the parking rates established
by council, and will erect approved signage; and
(h) submit all non-refundable fee for an application for a Privately-Operated
Parking Lot License, as established in the Rates and Fees By-law, as
amended; and
(i) upon approval will post signs indicating the hours of operation, approved
rates and if owners fail to pay they may be towed at their own expense.
(3) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot without posting
approved from the Municipality.
(4) No Person shall operate a Privately-Operated Parking Lot with unapproved rates
80. Exemption for Privately - Operated Parking Lots
(1) The Port Burwell Marina is exempt from Section 79 (1) of this by-law for the
purposes of the boat launch but will need Privately-Operated Parking Lot
License should they desire to establish a parking lot within 300 metres of the
East Beach.
81. Reserved
PART 9 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
82. General Penalty
(1) Except where otherwise expressly provided by this by-law or the Highway Traffic
Act, every Person who:
(a) contravenes any provision of this by-law; or
(b) is the owner of a Vehicle that is Parked or Stopped in contravention of any
provision of this by-law, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to
any penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act.
83. Special Penalty – Parking Violations – Beach Zone
(1) Without limiting the generality of that set forth in section 12 in its entirety, any
Person who is the owner of a Motor Vehicle that is Parked or Stopped in the
Beach Zone as designated in Schedule 4 to this By-law and is in
contravention of 12 (3) (4) of this By law is guilty of an offence and, upon
conviction, is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act
and, where applicable, in an increased amount.
84. Illegally Parked Vehicles
(1) Where a Vehicle has been left Parked, Stopped or left Standing in contravention
of this by-law as passed, the owner of the Vehicle, notwithstanding that he was
not the driver of the Vehicle at the Time of the contravention of the by-law, is
guilty of an offence and is liable to the fine prescribed for the offence unless, at
the Time of the offence, the Vehicle was in the possession of some Person other
than the owner without the owner's consent.
(2) An Officer may cause a Vehicle parked or left in contravention of this By-law to
be moved or taken to and placed or stored in a suitable place and all costs and
charges for removing, care and storage, if any, are a lien against the said Vehicle
which may be enforced in the manner provided by the Repair and Storage Liens
Act.
85. Enforcement
(1) This by-law may be enforced by a Police Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer, Ontario Parks Warden, or any staff appointed by the Council.
86. Obstruction
(1) No Person shall hinder or obstruct an Officer exercising a power or performing a
duty under this By-law.
87. Application for Exemption
(1) Any Person may make an application to the Clerk for an exemption from any of
the provisions of this by-law. An application must be made a minimum of sixty
(60) days prior to the date of the event for which the exemption is being sought.
(2) The Clerk may circulate such request to other Municipal Departments and/ or
Agencies and may refuse or grant an exemption.
(3) An exemption shall specify the time period during which it is effective, and may
contain such terms and conditions as the Clerk see fit.
(4) The application for an exemption must be sent to the Clerk, and shall contain the
following information;
(a) the name and address of the applicant;
(b) contact information of the applicant including address, phone number
and e-mail of applicant.
(c) the names of any Highways or Streets or location;
(d) statement of the particular provision or provisions of the by-law from
which the exemption is sought;
(e) the period of time why the exemption is sought;
(f) the reasons why the exemption should be granted;
(g) provide a non-refundable fee, as established by Council in the Rates &
Fees By-law, as amended.
(5) Any decision of the Clerk is at their sole and unfettered discretion, and shall be
final and binding.
88. Exemption for Emergency Vehicles
(1) While in the course of their duties the Parking provisions in this by-law, does not
apply to drivers of municipal service or enforcement vehicles, emergency
vehicles, police vehicles, or vehicles for which authorization or permission to do
so has been granted by the Municipality .
89. Reserved
PART 10 – ADMINISTRATION
90. Headings Not Part of By-law
(1) The headings in the body of this by-law form no part of the by-law but are
inserted for convenience of reference only.
91. Deviation From Form
(1) Where a form or words or expressions are prescribed in any Schedule to this by-
law, deviations therefrom not affecting the substance or calculated to mislead do
not vitiate them.
92. Executive Acts Authorized
(1) The Mayor and the Administration are hereby authorized to do all things and the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf and under the
seal of the Corporation any document necessary to give effect to this by-law.
93. Conflict with Highway Traffic Act
(1) In the event of conflict between the provisions of this by-law and the Highway
Traffic Act, the provisions of the said Act prevail.
94. Conflict with Another By-law
(1) Where any provision of this By-law conflicts with a provision in another By-law the
provision with the more restrictive provision shall prevail.
95. Severability
(1) In the event that any provision or part of this By-Law is found to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then the particular provision or part
thereof shall be deemed to be severed from the remainder of the By-Law and all
other provisions or parts thereof shall remain in full force and shall be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
96. Repeal
(1) This By-law will take effect on the day of its passing and that By-law No. 2016-014
and all associated amendments, passed by the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of By-law are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20th
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
____________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK
Schedule 1 – Municipal Parking Lots
Village Name Address Unmetered
Municipal
Parking Lot
Parking
Metered Zone
Corinth Corinth
Community
Park
54286 Best
Line, Corinth
Free Parking N/A
Eden Eden
Community
Park
56967 Eden
Line, Eden
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Port Burwell
Community
Park & Ball
Diamond
55461 Nova
Scotia Line,
Port Burwell
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Marine
Museum
18 Pitt Street,
Port Burwell
Restricted 2 HR
Parking 9 a.m. to
6 a.m. between
May 1 to
September 30
N/A
Port Burwell Pitt Street
Parking Lot
3 Pitt Street,
Port Burwell
Free Parking N/A
Port Burwell Port Burwell
Municipal
East Beach
1 Robinson
Street, Port
Burwell
N/A Between May
1st to September
30th from 9 Am
to 7 Pm.
Straffordville Straffordville
Community
Park & Ball
Diamond
56169 Heritage
Line,
Straffordville
Free Parking N/A
Straffordville Straffordville
Public
Library
9366 Plank
Line,
Straffordville
Free Parking N/A
Schedule 2 - OFFICIAL SIGNS
Official Sign “No Parking”
Official Sign
Official Sign “Fire Route”
Official Sign “Tow Away Zone”
Official Sign “Emergency Parking Only”
Official Sign “Disabled Permit Parking”
Official Sign “Electric Vehicle”
Official Sign “No Stopping”
Official Sign “School Bus Loading Zone”
Official Sign – “2HR Parking Restricted”
Official Sign – “Parking Restricted”
Official Sign – Municipal Parking
Official Sign:
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone Begins Sign
Official Sign: Community Safety Zone Ends Sign
Official Sign: Loading and Unloading Zone
Schedule 3: Community Safety Zone
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
HIGHWAY FROM TO TIME OR DAYS
Plank Line
County Rd 19
100 metres
North of Jason
Line
315 metres
South of Jason
Line
Anytime
Schedule 4: Beach Zone
Column 1 Column 2 Column 1 Column 4 Column 5
HIGHWAY SIDE FROM TO TIME OR DAY
Robinson St Both Sides The East Beach (Turn around)
Pitt Street May 1st to September 30th
Brock St Both Sides Robinson
Street
Strachan
Street
May 1st to
September 30th
Erieus St Both Sides Dead End Pitt Street May 1st to
September 30th
Strachan
Street
Both Sides Dead End Pitt Street May 1st to
September 30th
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-014
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM, ROMMIE REMPEL
FRIESEN AND ROMMIE REMPEL FRIESEN AND ALANNA GRACE COSTELLO
WHEREAS section 8(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, grants a
broad scope of powers to municipalities to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate;
AND WHEREAS the Building Code Act in Ontario serves as the legal framework that governs
the construction, renovation, and change of use of buildings;
AND WHEREAS Building Code O. Reg. 332/12 limits the maximum area of glazed openings
permitted in an exterior wall of a house;
AND WHEREAS Rommie Rempel Friesen and Rommie Rempel Friesen & Alanna Grace
Costello wish to enter into an agreement to comply with the foregoing provisions of the
Building Code;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be and are hereby authorized to
execute the Limiting Distance Agreement attached hereto as Schedule “A” and
forming part of this by-law between The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham,
Rommie Rempel Friesen and Rommie Rempel Friesen and Alanna Grace Costello;
2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of its passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2025.
___________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2025-015
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE
COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 2025
WHEREAS under Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, the powers of
a municipal corporation are to be exercised by the Council of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS under Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the powers of Council are to be
exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it
advisable that the proceedings of the meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law.
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the actions of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham in
respect of each recommendation and each motion and resolution passed and other
action by the Council at the Council meeting held February 20, 2025 is hereby adopted
and confirmed as if all proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the
Council including executing all documents and affixing the Corporate Seal.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 20th
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
____________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK