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Report To: Joint Committees
Date of Meeting: February 27, 2023 Report Number: LGS-011-23
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor
Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: JC-026-23
By-law Number: 2023-016
Municipal On-street Parking Permits Traffic By-law Amendment
Recommendations:
1.That Report LGS-011-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the By-law attached to Report LGS-011-23, as Attachment 1, be approved; and
3.That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-011-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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Report Overview
A report to amend the Municipality of Clarington’s Traffic By-law, to incorporate Municipal
property and on-street Parking Permits.
1. Background
1.1 The Municipality of Clarington’s Traffic By-law #2014-059, (a By-law to regulate traffic
and parking on highways, private property Municipal property) requires an amendment
to incorporate the required regulations for the previously established Municipal property
and on-street parking permit process. By-law #91-058, the predecessor to #2014-059,
contained a Schedule with on-street parking regulations which was overlooked when
drafting By-law #2014-059.
1.2 The reintroduction of parking permit regulations into the By-law is required to
appropriately legislate the Municipality’s permit parking program. The proposed
amendment and parking permit regulation schedule includes the elements needed to
illustrate the current guidelines and fees. “Draft Schedule 24”, included as Attachment 1
outlines the necessary regulatory framework surrounding the application, use,
limitations, and cost of municipal parking permits in Clarington.
2. Overview
2.1 The existing permit parking provisions contained in Section 19 of By-law #2014-059
depict some past practices that are no longer applicable. Removing wording that is no
longer relevant and expanding the terms and conditions will ensure the regulations align
with the current process.
2.2 The Municipal on-street parking permit system was originally created in July 2000. In
May 2001, the permit fees were reduced by Council in response to input from the public,
and since that time the fees have remained essentially unchanged.
2.3 Proposed updates contained in the amendment, include:
Defining the term “Municipal Parking Permit”;
Changing the authority to approve or revoke permits from the Municipal Clerk
to the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement or their designate;
Removing requirement to affix a physical pass to the rear-view mirror for
courtesy and paid permits; and
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Reintroducing detailed regulations outlining the parameters for application
and use.
3. Financial Consideration
Not Applicable
4. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
5. Conclusion
5.1 It is respectfully recommended that that Council approve the attached By-law to ensure
that the permit parking provisions contained in By-law 2014-059 are in alignment with
the current practices for both courtesy and paid parking permits.
Staff Contact: Kristina Bergeron, Municipal Law Enforcement Coordinator
kbergeron2@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Proposed Amendment including Schedule
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachment #1 to LGS-011-23
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW No. 2023-___
Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law No. 2014-059
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
desirable to amend Traffic By-law No. 2014-059
NOW THEREFORE be it enacted that By-law 2014-059 be amended as follows:
1. THAT Section 19 be deleted and replaced with the following:
Permit Parking
19. (1) In this section, “Municipal Parking Permit” means an officially issued
confirmation or authorization from the Municipality for the purpose of
providing exemptions from clauses 13(1)(i) and 13(1)(j), and section 29 of
this By-law.
(2) A Municipal Parking Permit consists of either:
a) a physical colour-coded tag; or
b) a digitally registered courtesy or paid parking permit session.
(3) The Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement, or their designate, is
authorized to appove or revoke Municial Parking Pemits in accordance with
the regulations found at Schedule 24.
(4) All Municipal Parking Permits issued under this section are subject to the
fees, regulations, terms, and conditions found at Schedule 24.
2. THAT Schedule 24 – MUNICIPAL PARKING PERMIT REGULATIONS be
appended to By-law 2014-059.
3. THAT this By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of passing.
PASSED this xx day of March, 2023.
__________________________
Adrian Foster, Mayor
__________________________
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
Attachment #1 to LGS-011-23
Schedule #24 - MUNICIPAL PARKING PERMIT REGULATIONS
1. Eligibility for a Municipal Parking Permit (“Permit”) is limited to personal use vehicles
with current and valid registration issued by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
2. Applicants for a Permit are required to produce a valid Ontario Driver’s License and
must currently reside at the address listed on the application.
3. Applicants for a Permit are required to pay a non-refundable fee in accordance with the
rates identified in the table below.
4. A maximum of one on-street Permit may be issued at a time for a given property
address.
5. Each vehicle/license plate is eligible for a maximum of 14 complimentary daily Permits
per calendar year.
6. Issuance of a Permit is at the sole and unfettered discretion of the Municipality, and will
depend on factors including, but not limited to, street characteristics, safety concerns,
potential traffic conflicts, and other contextual considerations.
7. The Municipality may cancel, or temporarily suspend, a Permit at any time for
emergency or other Municipal purposes.
8. The Municipality may revoke or refuse to issue a Permit in response to a contravention
of any legal requirement, including these regulations.
9. The validity of a Permit is limited to the specific vehicle, dates and times, and the
location(s) identified in the Permit.
10. A Permit does not entitle the applicant to a specific parking location on the street or
designated space in a lot.
11. A Permit issued in the form of a colour-coded tag is only valid if displayed by affixing it
to the rear-view mirror or on the lower right corner of the windshield on the passenger’s
side of the designated motor vehicle.
12. The exemptions granted by a Permit are limited to clauses 13(1)(i), 13(1)(j), and section
29 of By-law #2014-059. All other By-law provisions continue to apply.
13. A Permitted vehicle shall not park for longer than 24 hours in the same location.
14. A Permit is not valid during any period of snowfall or subsequent snow removal activity.
15. The applicant/owner waives all rights and claims against the Municipality in connection
with the use of a Permit.
Attachment #1 to LGS-011-23
Municipal Parking Permit Fee Schedule
Permit Classification Duration Fee
Municipal Parking Permit Until 8:00 a.m. the next day $0.00
7 days $10.00
14 days $20.00
21 days $30.00
28 days $35.00
56 days $70.00
84 days $105.00