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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Bylaw 11/2026 - Reducing Construction Debris in Neighbourhoods (Amendment #4 to Bylaw 12/2010)
Presented by: Trevor Duley, Senior Manager, Government/Indigenous Relations and Environment
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 11/2026, being amendment #4 to Bylaw 12/2010, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 11/2026 be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 11/2026.
4. That Bylaw 11/2026 be read a third time.
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SUMMARY
After being directed by Council in Fall 2025 to explore policy and program options related to limiting construction debris in developing neighbourhoods and adjacent areas, a cross-functional City team formed, undertook research, and provided a recommended approach to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and BILD.
This information was subsequently provided to Standing Committee of the Whole (SCOW) on March 10, 2026.
The primary goal of the review undertaken by Administration was to enhance opportunities to store waste at the source, prevent debris blowing to neighbouring properties or causing environmental impacts, at the lowest resource implication to taxpayers prior to the initiation of the 2026 construction season.
Upon completion of this analysis, the recommendations from City Administration include:
1. Amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw to provide greater clarity and enforceability regarding construction debris;
2. Adding provisions within Development Permits (administrative purview); and,
3. Completion of a targeted communications campaign with developers/builders (administrative purview).
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On September 16, 2025, Council passed the following motion:
AR-26-097
On March 10, 2026, SCOW received the Reducing Construction Debris in Neighbourhoods report as information.
CM-25-019
That the Community Standards Bylaw be amend...
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