File #: BL-24-043    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Bylaw Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/18/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action:
Title: Bylaw 30/2024 Community Standards Bylaw Amendments Presented by: Aaron Giesbrecht, Manager Policing Services, Emergency Services
Attachments: 1. CSB Amending Bylaw - 30_2024, 2. Community Standards Bylaw_redline_Consolidation_Recommended, 3. CSB Amendment Presentation_Dec 3 2024
TAMRMS#: B06
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REQUEST FOR DECISION


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Bylaw 30/2024 Community Standards Bylaw Amendments
Presented by: Aaron Giesbrecht, Manager Policing Services, Emergency Services

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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 30/2024, being amendment #3 to Bylaw 12/2010, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 30/2024 be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 30/2024.
4. That Bylaw 30/2024 be read a third time.

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SUMMARY

This Bylaw is being presented to Council for consideration in accordance with the direction given by the Standing Committee of the Whole on May 14, 2024. Administration is recommending amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw that will define weed, grass, and ornamental grass. Amendments also include the removal of the term "naturalized area", provide for an exemption for City owned property and adds in an educational provision regarding alternative landscaping methods.

ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION

On May 14, 2024, the Standing Committee of the Whole passed the following motions:

(AR-24-219)
That Administration review options to further amend Bylaw 12/2010 based on the discussion at Standing Committee of the Whole on May 14, 2024.
That the Bylaw be brought to Council for consideration by the end of Q3 2024.

On October 3, 2023, Council approved the following motions:

(CM-23-43)
That Administration present to Council not later than Q2 2024 such new or amended bylaw provisions, policies or other documents as in the opinion of Administration may be required or advisable to:
1. Allow residential landowners a wider scope of permissible vegetation and landscaping options on their properties (including front and side yards) than is currently allowed under the Community Standards Bylaw, including alternatives such as food crops, pollinating gardens, rain garden and xeriscaping.

2. Encourage developers of new subdivisions to cr...

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