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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: March 2, 2026 Report Number: LGS-012-26
Authored By: Kristina Bergeron, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement
Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: Proposed Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
Recommendations:
1.That Report LGS-012-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the By-law attached to Report LGS-012-26, as Attachment 1, to repeal and
replace the Boulevard By-law 2013-066, Entrance By-law 2006-105, and Road
Occupancy By-law 2014-22 and amendments, be approved;
3.That the By-law attached to Report LGS-012-26, as Attachment 2, to amend the
Delegation of Authority By-law 2024-042 be approved; and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-012-26, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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Report Overview
1. Background
Resolution # GG-122-25
1.1 LGS-021-25 recommended a proposed sequence of by-law reviews, which Council
endorsed through Resolution #GG-122-25. As identified in that sequence, Boulevard
By-law 2013-066 is the first by-law scheduled for review.
Resolution # PD-024-24
1.2 Resolution #PD‑024‑24 directed staff to report back on additional measures to
enhance design standards and zoning regulations aimed at improving on ‑street and
visitor parking within neighbourhoods. Staff were also directed to review parking
opportunities in existing neighbourhoods and identify methods to reduce pa rking
conflicts through additional signage and enforcement and required staff to include
proposed amendments to the Boulevard By-law.
Need for Consolidation
1.3 During the early stages of the review, staff determined that three separate by-laws
were regulating different portions of the municipal road allowance:
Boulevard By-law 2013-066
Entrance By-law 2006-105
Road Occupancy By-law 2014-22
1.4 To improve clarity, reduce administrative burden, and support more effective
enforcement, staff determined that consolidating the by-laws into a single document
would provide the most efficient and transparent regulatory structure.
1.5 The review process involved extensive collaboration between, Legislative Services,
Public Services, and Planning & Infrastructure Services. This cross-departmental effort
ensured the new by-law reflects current operational needs, industry best practices,
engineering standards, and enforceable municipal requirements.
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2. Overview of Proposed By-law
New Title
2.1 The new draft By-law is titled the Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law, which more
accurately reflects the full range of activities regulated within road allowances.
Streamlined Compliance and Modernized Structure
2.2 A key improvement in the new framework is the relocation of tec hnical standards,
permit conditions, and specifications into schedules, rather than the main by-law text.
This structure, makes the by-law easier to read and understand, allows staff to update
technical requirements more efficiently in future, and aligns with best practices for
modern regulatory drafting.
2.3 The three schedules included in the by-law are:
Schedule ‘A’ – Private Entrance Permits
Schedule ‘B’ – Road Occupancy Permits
Schedule ‘C’ – Set Fines
Delegation of Authority
2.4 Staff are recommending an amendment to the Delegation of Authority By-law to grant
the Deputy CAO of Public Services the authority to pass by-laws that amend Schedules
‘A’, or ‘B’ of the proposed by-law as required.
2.5 This delegated authority would apply only to the technical standards, specifications,
and permit application requirements contained within the Schedules. It would not permit
any changes to the rules, regulations, or substantive provisions of the by-law itself. This
approach streamlines updates to evolving standards while ma intaining Council’s full
oversight of the by-law’s regulatory framework.
2.6 Council is authorized to delegate the power to amend the by-law schedules to Staff
pursuant to section 23.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 if the power being delegated is
minor in nature. As described above, the delegation is limited to amendments to the
Schedules that deal with technical information, and not with the broader substance of
the by-law. It is therefore the opinion of Staff that the delegation is minor in nature.
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3. Key Proposed Regulatory Updates
New Private Entrance Application Option
3.1 A significant improvement is the creation of a new application type that allows residents
to request an expansion of an existing private entrance. This provides a transparent,
formal mechanism for residents needing additional driveway width to support prac tical
needs like vehicle accommodation.
New Exemption for Minor Expansions
3.2 To address common parking and driveway challenges, the proposed by-law permits
small scale entrance widening without a permit. The expansion must use durable,
permitted materials and cannot alter the existing curb depression or require a culvert
extension. It must align with existing grades, avoid creating hazards, and remain within
30 centimetres of the curb depression or driveway edge. The design must not exceed a
30‑centimetre depth, interfere with utilities, or exceed a 2:1 slope into any ditch. All
minimum soft landscaping requirements must be maintained. Clearances must also be
respected, including setbacks from municipal trees, utilities, traffic signs, fire hydrants,
hydro transformers, and transit stops.
3.3 This exemption offers a low impact, resident-friendly option for modest driveway
improvements.
Addressing Parking Pressures
3.4 Parking remains the single most common complaint to Municipal Law Enforcement,
with over 2,300 parking complaints filed last year. The proposed entrance-related
updates could help improve parking options while protecting roadway safety and
streetscape standards.
Fouling of Roads
3.5 Although implied expectations exist in the current regulations, they are not explicitly
written. Clear requirements for the removal of mud, soil, and debris tracked or
deposited on roadways, particularly from construction vehicles, have been included to
ensure safe and clean transportation routes are maintained.
Abandoned Objects and Vehicles
3.6 The municipality is experiencing a rise in abandoned homemade trailers and
recreational vehicles left on road allowances without any form of i dentifying information.
The draft Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law includes:
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Clear authority for the Municipality to remove such abandoned objects
Required fees for retrieval
A provision declaring unclaimed items after 60 days to be the property of the
Municipality, enabling disposal, sale, or donation
3.7 These measures strengthen the Municipality's ability to address environmental, safety,
and operational concerns.
4. Permit Processes
Private Entrance Permits
4.1 The existing entrance permit system will remain in place, with eligibility expanded to
include widening of entrances that were previously approved and don’t require a curb
modification. All applications submitted under this system will continue to be reviewed
and evaluated based on specific criteria. Criteria includes but is not limited to applicable
engineering design standards, and required minimum clearances from trees, utilities,
hydrants, and other infrastructure.
4.2 Applications must also comply with the Zoning By-law’s soft landscaping standards,
adhere to the maximum permitted entrance width, and meet all requirements intended
to preserve on‑street parking availability.
Road Occupancy Permits
4.3 The Road Occupancy Permit process remains unchanged. Applicants will still be
required to provide traffic control plans, insurance documentation, and deposits where
applicable. Pre‑work and post‑work inspections must be conducted, and permit
holders must ensure full compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7. No
substantive changes are being proposed to this process.
5. Public Feedback
Engagement Opportunities
5.1 Public feedback on the proposed Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law was open from
January 16, 2026, through to February 11, 2026, and was collected through two
primary channels:
Public Information Centre (PIC): Held on January 28, 2026, providing an
opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and contractors to review the proposed
changes, ask questions, and share comments directly with staff.
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Dedicated Online Review Webpage: A digital engagement page hosted on the
Municipal website, was made available throughout the consultation period to
ensure broad accessibility and ongoing opportunities for input.
Participation Summary
5.2 Public Feedback participation summary:
Number of attendees at the PIC: 8
Number of comments/submissions from PIC: 10
Number of online comments/form submissions: 18
Number of email inquiries received: 1
5.3 A public comment matrix summarizing the feedback received online and in person at
the PIC with the corresponding responses is provided in Attachment 3 of this report.
6. Financial Considerations
6.1 The User Fees By-law will continue to govern all associated application fees, inspection
fees, and deposit requirements.
6.2 Costs recovered under enforcement and abandoned object p rovisions will help offset
related municipal expenses.
7. Strategic Plan
Supports Healthy, Resilient Communities
7.1 The proposed by-law advances the Strategic Plan’s priority of fostering healthy,
resilient communities by modernizing the regulation of municipal road allowances and
ensuring safe, well‑managed public spaces.
Enhances Service Delivery Through Modernized, Efficient Regulation
7.2 By consolidating and updating regulations, the by-law adopts a modern, flexible
regulatory structure that aligns with the Strategic Plan’s focus on improving service
efficiency, clarity, and responsiveness to community needs.
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Supports Sustainable Land Use and Infrastructure Management
7.3 Clearer entrance permit processes, low‑impact driveway expansion options, improved
enforcement tools for abandoned objects, and explicit requirements for maintaining
clean, safe roads align with Strategic Plan objectives to strengthen infrastructure
management and support sustainable community planning.
8. Climate Change
8.1 The proposed Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law supports Clarington’s climate
mitigation and adaptation goals by preserving natural boulevard vegetation and
preventing alterations that reduce environmental function.
8.2 Protecting grassed boulevards and municipal trees aligns with the Co rporate Climate
Action Plan (CCCAP), which identifies increasing heat, heavier precipitation, and more
extreme storms as key local climate risks while outlining actions to strengthen
resilience and reduce emissions. Maintaining permeable, vegetated surface s also
supports stormwater infiltration and reduces localized flooding risks.
8.3 Prohibiting synthetic materials like astroturf reduces heat retention and helps sustain
tree health, consistent with CCCAP objectives and the Urban Forest Strategy’s
guidance on maintaining a resilient urban canopy.
9. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Director of Legislative Services and the Director of
Public Services who concur with the recommendations.
10. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council repeal the Boulevard By-law 2013-066,
Entrance By-law 2006-105, and Road Occupancy By-law 2014-22 and all amendments
and pass the draft Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law in replacement.
Staff Contact: Kristina Bergeron, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement,
kbergeron2@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
Attachment 2 – Draft Delegation of Authority By-law Amendment
Attachment 3 – Public Comment Matrix
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Libby Racansky
Attachment 1 to Report LGS-012-26
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law YYYY-NN
Being a By-law to regulate the use and maintenance of Municipal Roads and
Boulevards.
Whereas Subsection 11(3)1. of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a local municipality to pass by-laws regulating highways under its jurisdiction;
AND Whereas sections 23.1 and 23.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25
authorize municipalities to delegate the power to close a highway temporarily;
AND Whereas Section 444 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality ma y
make an order to require a person to discontinue contravening a by-law and
to do work required to correct the contravention;
AND Whereas Section 446 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality may
proceed to do things at a person’s expense which that person is otherwise
required to do under a by-law but has failed to do and the costs incurred by a
municipality may be recovered by adding the cost to the tax roll and collecting
them in the same manner as taxes;
And whereas, the Municipal Council has adopted the recommendations contained in
Staff Report LGS-012-26;
Now therefore the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1 For the purposes of this By-law, unless stated otherwise or the context requires a
different meaning:
“Applicant” means the person applying for a Permit;
“Application” means a written submission in the form approved by the Municipality to
request, or amend, a Permit;
“Boulevard” means that portion of a Road Allowance between the travelled portion of
the Road, curb, or edge of the shoulder and the limit of the lateral property line, and
shall include any reserve owned by the Municipality that is adjacent to a Highway;
“By-law” means this By-law, as it may be amended from time to time, including
schedules;
“Council” means the Council of the Municipality of Clarington;
“Deputy CAO” means the Deputy CAO of Public Services for the Municipality,
designate, or equivalent;
“Driveway” means that portion of a lot used to provide vehicular access from a
Highway to an off-street parking or loading area located on the same lot;
“Expense” means the cost of carrying out work to be done and an administrative
charge as outlined in the User Fee By-law;
“Hard Landscaping Material” means asphalt, concrete, interlocking brick, block,
stone, wooden boards, or any solid or inorganic granular material;
"Highway" has the same meaning as the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8
“Municipality” means the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, or its
geographical area, as the context requires;
“Officer” means an individual whose duties include the enforcement of this By-law;
“Infrastructure” means any physical structure, system, asset, equipment, or property
owned, operated, or maintained by the Municipality or other public agency, utility, or
service provider;
“Owner” means any Person who is shown as the registered owner of a Property in
the most recent municipal tax records or on the title to the Property according to the
records of the land registry office, or any Person who leases, rents, occupies,
manages, or otherwise has care, control, or charge of the Property;
"Permit" means a formal written authorization issued by the Municipality pursuant to
this By-law;
“Permit Holder” means the Person to whom a Permit has been issued, or transferred
to with the consent of the Deputy CAO;
"Person" means an individual or a corporation, and "Persons" has a corresponding
meaning;
"Private Entrance" means the portion of a Road Allowance that is constructed as a
means of access from the travelled portion of Road to a private road, gate, driveway,
or parking area. This includes any area where the curb, Boulevard, or shoulder is
interrupted, depressed, or otherwise altered to facilitate such access;
“Property” means land, including any building or structures appurtenant thereto;
“Road Allowance” means the full width of a common and public highway, street,
Road, avenue, parkway, lane, Boulevard, Private Entrance, square, place, bridge,
roundabout, sidewalk, trail, path, walkway, viaduct, or trestle that forms part of a
Highway, and includes the entire area between the lateral property lines, whether or
not it is open, constructed, or maintained for public travel, and whether or not it is
intended for the passage of Vehicles or pedestrians;
“Road” means that portion of a Road Allowance that is improved, designed, or
ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, and includes the traveled portion, shoulders,
curbs, and any associated pavement markings, but does not include the Boulevard,
Sidewalk, or untraveled portions of the Road Allowance;
“Road Occupancy” means the following activities within or affecting a Road
Allowance:
a) the use of the Road Allowance for any work, construction, or related activities;
b) the obstruction, damage, or fouling of a Road Allowance;
c) any activity that interferes with public travel or use of a Road Allowance;
d) the installation, construction, or maintenance of utilities or services within a
Road Allowance;
e) any temporary activity involving the discharge, release, deposit, dumping,
placement, or storage or objects, materials, or substances within a Road
Allowance including but not limited to earth, gravel, sand, ashes, rocks,
signage, temporary fencing, organic matter, waste containers (bins or
otherwise), or any other item or material;
f) the operation of a crane, boom or other piece of equipment above a Road
Allowance;
g) the operation or transport of any vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of
the load and dimension limits set out in Parts VII and VIII of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8; or
h) any alteration to a Road Allowance, including excavation, grading,
landscaping.
“Sidewalk” means the portion of a Road Allowance that is improved and set aside for
the use of pedestrians;
“Soft Landscaping” means any combination of living horticultural elements such as
grass, sod, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation that is not covered by an
impervious surface. Soft Landscaping does not include artificial turf, buildings,
structures, or Hard Landscaping Material.
“Tree Ring” means ornamental material encircling the base of a tree;
“User Fee By-law” means the Municipality’s User Fee By-law;
“Vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, machine
used for road construction or maintenance, bicycle, and any vehicle drawn,
propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power; and
“Zoning By-law” means the Municipality’s Zoning By-law;
2. Application
2.1 This By-law applies to all Road Allowances that are under the jurisdiction of the
Municipality, and to all Persons using those Road Allowances.
3. Administration
3.1 The Deputy CAO and any Officers appointed by the Municipality shall have all
necessary powers to administer and enforce the provisions of this By-law,
including, without limitation, the authority to issue an order. For clarity, where any
section of this By-law authorizes the Municipality to take an action or perform any
work:
a) such action or work may be undertaken at the direction of either the Deputy
CAO or an Officer, unless otherwise specified in this By-law; and
b) the Deputy CAO or an Officer may engage a ny necessary personnel,
including third-party contractors, agents, or suppliers of goods and services,
to carry out the action or work.
4. Prohibitions
4.1 No Person shall cause or permit the construction, creation, installation, expansion,
or alteration of a Private Entrance without first obtaining a Permit.
4.2 No Person shall cause or permit a Road Occupancy without first obtaining a
Permit.
4.3 No Person shall cause or permit;
a) the installation, construction, or maintenance of any object or structure
upon, under, or over a Road Allowance, including but not limited to:
Hard Landscaping Materials;
pillars, ornamental figures, retaining walls, Tree Rings, statues, or
stairs:
fences, gates, or doors that open or swing over a Road Allowance.
b) the installation of any drainage system, irrigation system, electrical wiring,
electrical fixtures, or artificial turf on a Road Allowance;
c) the throwing, placement, or deposit of any dirt, rubbish, leaves, snow,
refuse, or similar materials on the travelled portion of a Road, street, or
Sidewalk within a Road Allowance;
d) any tree, shrub, hedge, plant, vine, or other vegetation to be planted, to
grow, or to encroach upon or over any part of a Road Allo wance;
e) the removal, cutting, trimming, damage, or destruction of any tree located
within a Road Allowance;
f) the damage or destruction of any curb or sidewalk located within a Road
Allowance;
g) the deposit or spillage of oils, chemicals, or other caustic or toxic
substances on a Road Allowance, including those resulting from, vehicle
maintenance, rust prevention treatments, or general vehicle leakage;
h) freshly poured concrete to be damaged within a Road Allowance before it
has been opened for public use;
i) the entry to any area of a Road Allowance that has been closed to the
public for construction, maintenance, emergency, or similar purposes;
j) the removal, damage, or interference with the placement of any barricade,
street sign, traffic sign, traffic control device, or Infrastructure within a Road
Allowance:
k) the alteration of a ditch or drainage course located within a Road Allowance;
l) silt or sediment to migrate from their Property onto any portion of a Road
Allowance, including ditches, drainage courses, Sidewalks, or Road
surfaces; or
m) interference with the Municipality’s or an authorized utility company’s ability
to install, repair, or maintain any Infrastructure within a Road Allowance.
4.4 Where a Permit has been issued, no Person shall construct, install, expand, or
alter any Private Entrance, undertake Road Occupancy, or any prohibited activity
except in accordance with:
a) the approved plans and documents submitted with the Permit application;
and
b) all terms and conditions of the Permit.
4.5 Any Person who employs or operates a Vehicle, or other equipment in connection
with any activity involving access to or from a Property, whether for construction,
development, or any other purpose, shall immediately remove any material that
falls from or is tracked, deposited, or otherwise transferred onto a Road Allowance
as a result of the operation of such Vehicles or equipment.
5. Maintenance
5.1 Every Owner of Property shall maintain all Boulevards abutting their Property in a
clean, tidy, and well-kept condition. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
such maintenance shall include:
a) removing accumulations of discarded waste, debris, objects, and materials;
b) cutting or trimming grass and weeds to ensure they do not exceed a height
of twenty (20) centimetres; and
c) keeping fire hydrants clear, visible, and free from any obstruction at all
times.
5.2 Every Private Entrance located within a Road Allowance shall be maintained in a
good state of repair by the Owner of the abutting Property, at their sole expense, in
accordance with the standards established by the Municipality.
6. Exemptions and Permitted Activities
6.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, an Owner of land abutting a
Road Allowance may, plant flowers or vegetables within the Boulevard, provided
such plantings do not exceed 30 centimetres in height. It is expressly provided that
any planting is at the risk of the Person doing the planting, and the planting may be
removed at any time by the Municipality, acting reasonably, without compensation
to any other party and without any requirement to restore.
6.2 An Owner may discharge sump pump water into the municipal stormwater system
or rural ditches, provided that, in the opinion of the Deputy CAO, such discharge
does not interfere with the use or function of any Infrastructure, or any other part of
the Road Allowance.
6.3 An Owner may request that the Municipality plant a tree within the Boulevard
abutting their Property. Such requests will be reviewed by the Deputy CAO and, if
in the sole discretion of the Deputy CAO it is deemed appropriate and subject to
available budget, a suitable tree species will be planted by the Municipality.
6.4 An Owner may submit a written request to the Municipality for the removal,
replacement, or pruning of a tree located within the Boulevard abutting their
Property. Trees that are in good health, as determined by a Certified Arborist
engaged by the Municipality, shall not be removed. Pruning will be carried out only
if deemed necessary by the Certified Arborist to maintain tree health, safety, or
compliance with visibility and clearance standards.
6.5 Notwithstanding Sections 4.1 and 4.2, no Permit is required within registered plans
of subdivision where Road Allowances have not yet been assumed by the
Municipality under Section 31(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for:
a) the construction of a Private Entrance;
b) a Private Entrance expansion; or
c) work and/or construction related activities;
provided such activities are carried out in accordance with the drawings, plans, and
specifications approved by the Municipality in connection with the registration of
the plan of subdivision.
6.6 Works to construct, modify, or expand a Private Entrance may be carried ou t
provided that a valid Private Entrance Permit has been issued by the Deputy CAO
in accordance with Schedule ‘A’ of this By-law.
6.7 Occupancy and/or works may be carried out under, upon, or over a Road
Allowance provided that a valid Road Occupancy Permit has been issued by the
Deputy CAO in accordance with Schedule ‘B’ of this By-law.
6.8 Use of a Road Allowance is permitted where authorized under a statute, by
Council through a by-law, resolution, or agreement, or in writing by the Chief of
Police or the Deputy CAO.
6.9 The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to the Municipality in the execution of
normal municipal operations or Municipality-authorized Infrastructure projects and
improvements. Notwithstanding this exemption, all authorized agents and
contractors undertaking such work shall obtain a valid Road Occupancy Permit
prior to the commencement of any activity.
6.10 This By-law shall not be interpreted as restricting or prohibiting:
a) the placement or erection of signs in compliance with the Municipality’s Sign
By-law, and Election Sign By-law;
b) the presence of tall grasses, weeds, bulrushes, or similar vegetation in rural
ditches, provided they do not interfere with Road drainage or sightlines;
c) the temporary placement of refuse or recycling for collection in accordance
with the Regional Municipality of Durham Waste Management By-law or
Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, S.O. 2016, c. 12,
Sched. 1, O. Reg. 391/21: BLUE BOX; or
d) the placement of fixtures in locations approved by the Deputy CAO.
7. Liability
7.1 Any Permit conferred under this By-law shall be made subject to the condition that
each Person who exercises a right to use a Road Allowance in the manner
provided is liable to any Person who consequently suffers injury or loss and shall
indemnity the Municipality from all such claims and actions.
8. Delegation
8.1 The staff members identified in the Delegation of Authority By-law are authorized
to approve all policies, procedures, forms, licenses, permits, and other documents
and to make such decisions and approvals, and to exercise such discretion on
behalf of the Municipality as necessary to administer this By-law.
9. Permits
9.1 Only an Owner, or an agent authorized by the Owner, that is 18 years of age or
older, is eligible to apply to the Municipality for a Private Entrance, or Road
Occupancy Permit.
9.2 An Applicant for a Permit under this By-law is subject to the fees contained in the
User Fee By-law. The Deputy CAO is authorized to waive the fees if, in their sole
discretion, it is appropriate and in the public interest to do so.
9.3 In addition to any other requirements of this By-law, the Deputy CAO may require
an Applicant to submit, as part of an Application, any information or materials
reasonably necessary to evaluate the Application. Such requirements may include,
but are not limited to:
a) a completed application form, in the format prescribed by the Deputy CAO;
b) payment of the applicable application fee;
c) payment of a minimum of one (1) inspection fee;
d) payment of additional inspection fees, as may be determined necessary by
the Deputy CAO;
e) where applicable, a detailed cost estimate for any proposed Private
Entrance, Private Entrance expansion, or Road Occupancy, including the
estimated costs of restoring the Road Allowance. Such estimate shall be
subject to review and approval by the Deputy CAO;
f) an executed indemnity agreement, in a form approved by the Deputy CAO,
indemnifying and saving harmless the Municipality from any and all actions,
causes of action, suits, claims, demands, and costs arising from the actions,
omissions, or negligence of the Applicant, their agents, employees, or
contractors in relation to any work undertaken pursuant to the Permit or this
By-law; and
g) proof of valid insurance in a form approved by the Deputy CAO.
9.4 For greater clarity, the Deputy CAO shall refuse any Application in any of the
following circumstances:
a) the Application is incomplete or fails to include any required information,
documentation, or fees as set out in Section 9.3, Schedule ‘A’, or Schedule
‘B’;
b) the proposed work does not comply with applicable municipal standards,
policies, or engineering requirements;
c) the proposed location or design of the Private Entrance, Private Entrance
expansion, or Road Occupancy poses a risk to public safety, or interferes
with Infrastructure, maintenance or traffic operations;
d) the Applicant has outstanding fees, charges, or penalties owing to the
Municipality related to previous permits or enforcement actions;
e) the proposed work would contravene any applicable provincial legislation,
regulation, or environmental requirement;
f) the Deputy CAO determines, in their sole discretion, that the proposed work
is not in the public interest or may result in undue harm to municipal
property or operations; or
g) the Applicant fails to satisfy any of the applicable terms or conditions set out
in Schedule ‘A’ or ‘B’ of this By-law.
9.5 The Deputy CAO has the discretion to revoke a Permit in circumstances in which
they deem it to be appropriate, including but not limited to:
a) a Permit obtained on mistaken, false or incorrect information;
b) a Permit issued in error;
c) a request for revocation in writing from the Applicant; or
d) the Applicant fails to satisfy any terms or conditions of the Permit or of this
by-law.
9.6 The Deputy CAO may attach to any Permit such terms and conditions as
considered by the Deputy CAO to be necessary and appropriate.
10. Removal of Obstructions
10.1 The Deputy CAO or an Officer is authorized to remove, impound, restrain,
immobilize, or cause the removal, impoundment, restraint, or immobilization of
any structure, object, or Vehicle that is placed, stopped, standing, or parked on a
Road Allowance under the Municipality’s jurisdiction in contravention of this By-
law.
10.2 Subject to subsections 10.3 and 10.4, all costs and charges associated with the
removal, care, and storage of any object or Vehicle under this By-law shall
constitute a lien upon the object or Vehicle, which may be enforced by the
Municipality in accordance with the Repair and Storage Liens Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. R.24, as amended.
10.3 Any object or Vehicle removed under this By-law shall be stored by the
Municipality for a minimum period of sixty (60) days. During this period, the
Owner may redeem the object or Vehicle by:
a) producing appropriate identification;
b) signing an acknowledgment and release in the form required by the
Municipality; and
c) paying all applicable fees and charges as set out in the Municipality of
Clarington’s User Fees By-law, including a fee for manual removal, removal
requiring special equipment, plus the cost of such equipment, and a daily
storage fee or portion thereof.
10.4 Any object or Vehicle removed and stored under subsection 10.3 that is not
claimed within sixty (60) days shall become the property of the Municipality and
may be sold, disposed of, or donated to a charitable organization .
11. Enforcement
11.1 The Deputy CAO and any Officer appointed by the Municipality are authorized to
enforce this By-law and may take any action necessary to ensure compliance,
including issuing an order or directing remedial work.
11.2 Where an Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been
committed, they may require the name, address, and proof of identity of the
Person, and the Person shall provide the requested information.
11.3 Where an Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a Person has
contravened this By-law, the Officer may direct the Person to comply, and the
Person shall do so without delay.
11.4 If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the
Officer may make an order requiring the Person who contravened the By-law or
who caused or permitted the contravention or the owner or occupier of the land
on which the contravention occurred to discontinue the contravening activity, and
any person who contravenes an order under this section is guilty of an offence.
11.5 An order may be served by:
a) personal delivery to the individual to whom it is directed ;
b) regular mail or registered mail to the last known address of the Person;
c) placarding the order at the relevant Property.
11.6 If an order is served personally or by placarding, service is deemed effective on
the date of delivery or posting.
11.7 If an order is served via regular or registered mail service is deemed to have
occurred 3 business days after the day it was sent.
11.8 No Person shall fail to comply with an order issued under this By-law.
11.9 Where a violation has occurred, the Owner of the land abutting the affected Road
Allowance shall remove any obstruction, object, or thing and restore the Road
Allowance and adjacent land to its original condition, to the satisfaction of the
Municipality.
11.10 If a Person is directed or required by the Municipality to do a matter or thing
pursuant to the authority of this By-law, in default of it being done by the Person
directed or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the Person’s
Expense and all associated costs may be added to the tax roll and collected in
the same manner as municipal taxes.
11.11 The Municipality may, at any time and without prior notice, compensation, or the
issuance of an order, take any action necessary to correct or remedy a violation
of this By-law, including but not limited to the removal, repair, or restoration of
any work, structure, or condition carried out in contravention of this By-law.
Where any damage or alteration to Municipal Property has occurred, the Owner
of the directly adjacent Property is presumed to have undertaken, caused, or
permitted the damage or alteration to occur, which presumption may be rebutted
by evidence to the contrary on a balance of probabilities.
11.12 Where the Municipality undertakes any corrective work under Section 11.11:
a) any structure, object, material removed may be destroyed or disposed of
without notice or compensation; and
b) the Permit Holder, Owner, or any other Person deemed responsible shall
be charged a fee equivalent to all associated costs, including
administrative fees and interest. These costs, as determined by the
Deputy CAO, shall constitute a charge under the Municipal Act, 2001
and may be added to the tax roll of the responsible party’s Property.
12. Powers of Entry
12.1 An Officer, whether alone or accompanied by an individual possessing special or
expert knowledge or skills, may enter on land that is subject to this By-law at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine
whether or not the following are being complied with:
a) this By-law;
b) a direction or Order of the Municipality made under the Municipal Act,
2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 or this By-law; or
c) an Order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,
c. 25.
12.2 For the purposes of an inspection under this By-law, an Officer may:
a) require the production for inspection of documents or thi ngs relevant to the
inspection;
b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the
purpose of making copies or extracts;
c) require information from any Person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
d) alone or in conjunction with a Person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs
necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
12.3 In addition to any other provision of this By-law, and subject to the provisions of
the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, a provincial judge or justice of the
peace may issue an Order authorizing the Municipality to enter on land, including
a room or place actually being used as a dwelling, for the purpose of carrying out
an inspection to determine whether or not the following are being complied with:
a) this By-law;
b) a direction or Order of the Municipality made under the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c. 25 or this By-law; or
c) an Order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25.
13. Obstruction
13.1 No Person shall hinder or obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or obstruct, either
directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the
lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law.
14. Offences and Penalties
14.1 Every Person who contravenes a provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the Provincial Offences
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended.
14.2 Pursuant to the authority established in section 429(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c. 25, every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is
guilty of an offence and upon conviction pursuant to Part III of the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended, shall be subject to the
following penalties:
a) Upon a first conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000; and
b) Upon subsequent conviction(s) is liable to a fine of not more than $100,000.
14.3 Each day on which a Person contravenes any provision of this By-law shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offence under this bylaw as provided for in
section 429(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
14.4 If any Person is in contravention of any provision of this By-law, and the
contravention has not been corrected, the contravention of the provision shall be
deemed to be a continuing offence for each day or part of a day that the
contravention remains uncorrected.
14.5 Where any Person contravenes any provision of this By-law, such Person shall
be responsible for all costs incurred by the Municipality directly related to the
contravention.
15. Severability
15.1 If any section or sections of this By-law, or parts thereof are found by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or beyond the power of Council to enact, such
section or sections or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable from this By-
law and all remaining sections or parts of this By-law shall be deemed to be
separate and independent therefrom and to be properly enacted and to be of full
force and effect.
16. Conflict
16.1 In the event of a conflict between any provision of this By-law and any other by-
law of the Municipality, the provision that is the most restrictive prevails.
17. Schedules
17.1 The following Schedules are attached to, and form an integral part of, this By -
law:
Schedule ‘A’ – Private Entrance Permits
Schedule ‘B’ – Road Occupancy Permits
Schedule ‘C’ – Set Fines
18. Short Title
18.1 The By-law may be referred to as the “Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law”.
19. Repeal
19.1 The following by-laws are hereby repealed, effective the date of passing of this
by-law:
By-law 2013-066, a by-law regulating the use of boulevards;
Amending By-laws 2015-013, 2016-037, and 2021-076, amending by-
laws regulating the use of boulevards;
By-law 2014-022, a by-law regulating temporary road occupancy;
Amending By-law 2021-075, amending by-law regulating temporary
road occupancy;
By-law 2006-105, a by-law regulating the construction of driveway
entrances upon the highways under the jurisdiction of the Municipality
of Clarington;
Amending By-laws 2013-070, and 2015-040, amending by-laws
regulating the construction of driveway entrances upon the highways
under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington.
20. Effective Date
That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the date it is enacted.
Passed in Open Council this XX day of MMMM, YYYY.
_____________________________________
Name, Mayor
_____________________________________
Name, Municipal Clerk
By signing this By-law on XXXX XX, YYYY, Mayor FIRST LAST NAME will not exercise
the power to veto this By-law and this By-law is deemed passed as of this date.
Schedule ‘A’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
Schedule ‘A’
Private Entrance Permits
Permit Requirements and Application
1. A Permit may be issued by the Deputy CAO for the construction or expansion of
a Private Entrance, subject to:
a) Conditions set out in this Schedule; and
b) Any additional conditions imposed by the Deputy CAO.
2. All Persons requiring an entrance to their property from a Road Allowance must
obtain a Permit from the Municipality.
3. All Persons requiring a curb or sidewalk modification to complete a Private
Entrance expansion must obtain a Permit from the Municipality.
4. All Applications for the creation or alteration of a Private Entrance shall be
processed in accordance with the Municipality’s Policy for Entrances.
Permit Prerequisites for Building Approval
5. An approved Private Entrance Permit shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a
building permit for:
a) Changing a temporary entrance to a permanent entrance;
b) Construction of a structure on vacant land;
c) Entrance to vacant land where no entrance exists;
d) Change from any existing use to any other use;
e) Relocation of an existing entrance to a new location; or
f) Expansion of an existing entrance to suit renovations or new construction.
Fees and Responsibilities
6. An Applicant for a Permit under this By-law is subject to the application fees
Schedule ‘A’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
contained in the User Fee By-law.
7. All work related to an entrance to access a Road Allowance , including installation
of culverts, catch basins, curb/gutter replacement, sidewalk replacement, utility
relocation, tree removal, and other associated works shall be carried out by the
Municipality and paid for by the Applicant.
8. Notwithstanding section 7, the Deputy CAO may authorize installation by an
approved contractor, provided:
a) A Private Entrance Permit has been obtained; and
b) Inspection and administration fees have been paid, as outlined in the User
Fee By-law.
9. For rural entrances:
a) The Applicant shall pay construction costs as outlined in the User Fee By-
law.
b) If more than fifteen (15) cubic metres of fill or granular material is required,
the Applicant shall remit an additional amount determined by the Deputy
CAO.
Maintenance
10. The Municipality shall maintain and replace sidewalk and curb as required and
restore adjacent Private Entrances in kind whenever possible.
11. Maintenance and/or repair of the Private Entrance shall be the responsibility of
the property owner, as per Section 5.2 of this By-law.
12. The Municipality shall maintain and replace culverts installed under this By-law;
Private Entrance maintenance remains the property owner’s responsibility.
Criteria for Alteration of Existing Private Entrances
13. All Private Entrances must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
a) Does not create a hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic, as determined
by the Municipality;
b) must maintain compliance with minimum Soft Landscaping requirements
Schedule ‘A’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
established in the Zoning By-law;
c) Must be constructed with durable materials such as asphalt, concrete,
interlocking brick or block, crushed stone, or gravel. Pea gravel and river
rock are not permitted;
d) Driveway depression width does not exceed six (6) metres (measured
curb taper to curb taper);
e) Minimum distance between Private Entrances is seven (7) metres (or two
(2) metres if existing condition is less);
f) Complies with visibility triangle requirements contained in the Zoning By-
law;
g) Not within one (1) metre of property line projection to curb/road edge;
h) Not within two (2) metres of a municipal tree trunk, or one (1) metre of any
utility or traffic sign;
i) Not within three (3) metres of a fire hydrant or hydro transformer; and
j) Not within one (1) metre of a transit stop with a concrete pad, or three (3)
metres without a pad.
Expansion Without a Permit
14. An Owner may expand the width of an existing, approved Private Entrance within
the Boulevard without a Permit, provided:
a) There is no modification to the existing curb depression;
b) The expansion is constructed with durable materials such as asphalt,
concrete, interlocking brick or block, crushed stone, or gravel. Pea gravel
and river rock are not permitted;
c) It does not create a hazard for pedestrians or vehicular traffic;
d) It does not extend more than thirty (30) centimetres below grade or
interfere with Infrastructure/utilities;
e) It matches the grade of sidewalk, Private Entrance, curb, and road;
Schedule ‘A’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
f) It does not extend more than thirty (30) centimetres beyond curb
depression or thirty (30) centimetres on either side where no curb exists;
g) It must maintain compliance with minimum Soft Landscaping requirements
established in the Zoning By-law;
h) There is no culvert extension required;
i) The slope from entrance edge to ditch bottom does not exceed 2:1;
j) It is not within two (2) metres of a municipal tree trunk, one (1) metre of
any utility or traffic sign;
k) It is not within three (3) metres of a fire hydrant or hydro transformer; and
l) It is not within one (1) metre of a transit stop with a concrete pad, or three
(3) metres without a pad.
15. It is expressly provided that any work described in section 14. of this Schedule is
at the risk of the Person doing the work, and the work may be removed at any
time by the Municipality, acting reasonably, without compensation to any other
party and without any requirement to restore the work.
Schedule ‘B’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
Schedule ‘B’
Road Occupancy Permits
Permit Requirements and Application
1. A Road Occupancy Permit is required for any activity in, over, or under a Road
Allowance as defined by this By-law.
2. Any person seeking a permit to construct or demolish a building, in whole or in
part, where the proposed work involves construction activity occurring in, over, or
under a Road Allowance, must obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Municipality prior to commencing any such activity.
3. Applications must be submitted on forms prescribed by the Deputy CAO, by the
person or company listed on their insurance documentation, and no less than ten
(10) business days prior to occupancy. Late Applications may not be processed.
Required Documentation
4. Each Application must include:
a) A traffic control plan covering all vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist
movements within the work area;
b) Proposed date(s) and time(s) of occupancy;
c) Proof of valid insurance (Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) commercial
general liability, listing the Municipality as additional insured);
d) Pre-construction photographs showing existing conditions of all municipal
assets in the work zone;
e) Applicant contact information;
f) Any additional information as required by the Deputy CAO.
Fees and Security Deposits
5. An Applicant for a Permit under this By-law is subject to the application fees
contained in the User Fee By-law.
Schedule ‘B’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
6. A security deposit, in an amount determined by the Deputy CAO, may be
required as a condition of obtaining a Road Occupancy Permit. The security shall
be sufficient to cover the full cost of repairing any damage to the Road
Allowance, including but not limited to curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, and other
municipal infrastructure, arising from the permitted work. The security deposit will
be refunded following a satisfactory inspection confirming that no damage has
occurred or that any required repairs have been completed to the Municipality’s
satisfaction.
Standard Permit Conditions
7. All permits shall include the following conditions (plus any others required by the
Deputy CAO):
a) Permit must be displayed on-site in a visible but unobtrusive location;
Compliance with all applicable laws and with Ontario Traffic Manual Book
7;
b) Notification (in writing and delivered by hand or mailed) to all potentially
affected property owners/occupiers at least ten (10) business days in
advance;
c) No equipment may obstruct signs, signals, or overhead Infrastructure;
Permit holder indemnifies the Municipality and its personne l against all
claims, liabilities, losses, or costs;
d) Work area must be kept clean and sanitary;
e) Debris must be removed from the work zone and adjacent properties prior
to permit expiry;
f) No bins or dumpsters to be stored on the Road without prior approval;
g) No equipment or materials within three (3) metres of a fire hydrant;
h) No storage on the road between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. without approval;
i) Sidewalks must remain clean, clear, and accessible at all times;
j) No material/equipment on or over the Sidewalk; and
Schedule ‘B’ to
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Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
k) Boulevard storage is permitted (24/7) provided it does not create hazards
or obstruct utilities, mailboxes, hydrants, or sight lines.
Traffic & Access Control
8. The Deputy CAO may temporarily close parts of a Highway to vehicular or
pedestrian traffic and erect barricades or other control measures to ensure public
safety.
Insurance Requirements
9. General liability insurance of minimum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence, naming the Municipality as additional insured, is mandatory for the
permit duration.
10. If required, additional automobile liability or specialized coverage (e.g., premises,
products/completed operations, cross-liability, employees as additional insured,
non-owned automobile) must be provided.
11. Insurance must include a minimum thirty (30) days’ written notice of cancellation
or change.
12. The Director of Finance may adjust required coverage limits as necessary.
Non-Transferability & Single-Use
13. Permits are non-transferable and do not guarantee approval for any future or
separate occupancy activities.
Schedule ‘C’ to
By-law YYYY-NNN
Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
Schedule ‘C’
Set Fines
Municipality of Clarington
PART I Provincial Offences Act
By-law #2026-NNN: Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law
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1 Construct, install, expand, or alter Private Entrance without Permit s. 4.1 $ 500.00
2 Cause or permit Road Occupancy without a Permit s. 4.2 $ 500.00
3 Install, construct, or maintain object or structure on Road Allowance s. 4.3 a) $ 500.00
4 Install drainage, irrigation, wiring, fixtures, or artificial turf on Road Allowance s. 4.3 b) $ 500.00
5 Deposit dirt, debris, leaves, snow, or refuse on Road Allowance s. 4.3 c) $ 500.00
6 Permit vegetation to grow or encroach on road allowance s. 4.3 d) $ 500.00
7 Remove, cut, trim, damage, or destroy tree on Road Allowance s. 4.3 e) $ 500.00
8 Damage or destroy curb or sidewalk on Road Allowance s. 4.3 f) $ 500.00
9 Deposit or spill oils, chemicals, or toxic substances on Road Allowance s. 4.3 g) $ 500.00
10 Damage freshly poured concrete before opened for public use s. 4.3 h) $ 500.00
11 Enter an area of a Road Allowance closed to the public s. 4.3 i) $ 250.00
12 Remove, damage, or interfere with barricade, sign, or traffic device s. 4.3 j) $ 250.00
13 Alter ditch or drainage course within Road Allowance s. 4.3 k) $ 500.00
14 Cause or permit silt or sediment to migrate onto Road Allowance s. 4.3 l) $ 500.00
15 Interfere with installation, repair, or maintenance of municipal Infrastructure s. 4.3 m) $ 300.00
16 Fail to comply with permit terms and conditions s. 4.4 b) $ 500.00
17 Fail to remove material dropped or tracked onto Road Allowance s. 4.5 $ 500.00
18 Fail to maintain Boulevard in a clean and tidy condition s. 5.1 $ 250.00
19 Fail to comply with an order s. 11.8 $ 500.00
20 Hinder or obstruct Officer/employee/agent of Municipality s. 13.1 $ 500.00
“NOTE: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is section 14.1 of By-law 2026-XXX, a certified copy of which has been filed.”
Schedule “A” to
By-law YYYY-NNN
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law YYYY-NN
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2024-042, being a by-law to provide for the delegation
of authority to Municipal Staff, to grant the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public
Services the delegated authority to amend Schedules ‘A’ and ‘B’ of the Use of Roads
and Boulevards By-law No. [XXXXX].
Whereas Subsection 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorizes a
municipality to delegate its powers and duties under the Municipal Act or any other Act
to a person or body, subject to the restrictions set out in the Municipal Act; And whereas
Subsection 270(1)6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that a municipality
shall adopt and maintain policies with respect to the delegation of its powers and duties;
And whereas Subsection 275(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that
nothing in this section prevents any person or body exercising any authority of a
municipality that is delegated to the person or body prior to nomination day for the
election of the new council;
And whereas the efficient management of the municipal corporation and the need to
respond to issues in a timely manner require Council to entrust certain powers and
duties to Committees and Staff while concurrently maintaining accountability, which ca n
be effectively accomplished through the delegation of legislative and administrative
functions;
And whereas, the Municipal Council has adopted the recommendations contained in
Staff Report LGS-012-26;
Schedule “A” to
By-law YYYY-NNN
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Now therefore the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That a row, with the following wording, be added to Schedule “C” of By-law 2024-
042;
Short Description
of Matter
Delegate Specific
Delegation of
Authority
Council’s
Authority to
Delegate
Checks and
Balances
Use of Roads and
Boulevards By-law –
Changes to Schedules
to update permit
standards and
procedures
Deputy CAO
Public
Services
To pass a by-
law to amend
Schedules ‘A’,
‘B’
Municipal Act,
ss. 23.1, 23.2
As soon as
practical after
any exercise of
this delegated
authority, a
Briefing Note
will be
prepared and
distributed to
advise Council
of the by-law
amendments.
Effective Date
2. That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the date the by-law is
deemed passed under Part VI of the Municipal Act.
Passed in Open Council this XX day of MMMM, YYYY.
_____________________________________
Name, Mayor
_____________________________________
Name, Municipal Clerk
By signing this by-law on XXXX XX, YYYY, Mayor FIRST LAST NAME will not exercise
the power to veto this by-law and this by-law is deemed passed as of this date
Attachment 3: Public Comment Matrix —
Boulevard By-law Review and Update
Table 1 – Online comments/form submissions
This table consolidates the submissions from the online feedback portal open Jan 16–
Feb 11, 2026). Comments have been lightly condensed for clarity.
Theme Response
boulevard / lower
driveway (general)
Residents request
permission to park
on the boulevard
portion of driveways,
citing multi-
generational
households and
insufficient off-street
spaces; concern
about tickets when
wheels remain on
driveway but bumper
already permitted under
the Traffic By-law.
Vehicles must fit entirely
on the paved portion of
the boulevard and must
not overhang the
sidewalk or roadway.
Perpendicular
parking blocking
sidewalks/roadway
Reports of vehicles
parked
perpendicular across
the boulevard
portion of driveways,
blocking sidewalks
and encroaching into
roadway.
Bowmanville
across the boulevard
and blocking sidewalks
or encroaching into the
roadway is a violation of
the Traffic By-law.
Municipal Law
Enforcement responds
to complaints and
proactively enforces this
Temporary
boulevard parking
permits
Suggestion to allow
temporary parking
by permit for limited
days, renewable as
needed.
Bowmanville
is already in place.
Residents and guests
receive 14 courtesy
days per year, with
additional paid permits
available in three‑month
Attachment 3 to Report LGS-012-26
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Theme Response
Municipal
maintenance of
boulevards
Residents question
why they must
maintain municipal
boulevards (grass,
trees) and request
municipal upkeep or
clearer standards.
Bowmanville
and Port of
Newcastle
Act, 2001, municipalities
have broad authority to
regulate and maintain
highways, including
boulevards, which form
part of the municipal
road allowance.
Many municipalities in
Ontario rely on these
provisions to require
abutting property
owners to maintain
adjacent boulevards.
Expanding municipal
maintenance to all
boulevards would
require significant
ongoing resources,
whereas a shared-
maintenance model is
well-supported by
legislation and common
Contractor /
snowplow damage
to sod
Concerns that post-
construction
restorations are
uneven and that
winter operations
tear up turf on
corners and along
Bowmanville
Courtice
Public Services to
review if reinforcement
of restoration standards
with contractors and
adjustment of winter
operations practices are
Beautification and
low plantings /
naturalization
Requests to allow
low plantings,
gardens, interlock,
and rain gardens;
emphasis on
maintaining
sightlines and utility
Bowmanville
Municipal
wide
Boulevard By-law and
the proposed by-law
permit low plantings,
and gardens, provided
sightlines and access to
utilities are maintained.
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Theme Response
proposed by-law
appears in Section 6.1.
Allowance is being
proposed for minor
private entrance
Walkway connection
from curb to
sidewalk (alley-
loaded homes)
Lack of walkway
from curb to
sidewalk creates
winter access issues
for residents,
delivery and postal
Ross Wright
Avenue
This comment will be
referred to Planning and
Development Services
for consideration in
future subdivision
design.
Sidewalk alignment
dividing driveways
Sidewalk placement
limits tandem
parking and reduces
driveway utility,
especially with multi-
vehicle households.
Courtice
referred to Planning and
Development Services
for future consideration
as part of ongoing
design standards
Snow storage
capacity on curved
lots / narrow
boulevards
Insufficient
boulevard width
leaves nowhere for
snow; curb radius
and street geometry
exacerbate the
problem.
Courtice
private entrances
already consider
available space. This
comment will also be
referred to Planning and
Development Services
Narrow streets and
congestion /
emergency access
Parked cars on both
sides create narrow
openings, worsened
in winter; concerns
for emergency
vehicle access.
South
Courtice,
and other
arterial and
collector
roads
referred to Planning and
Development Services
for future review of
street design standards.
Parking complaints
continue to be
investigated and
enforced by Municipal
Law Enforcement.
Residents may submit
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Theme Response
through Service
Clarington.
Speeding and
unsafe intersections
Requests for 4-way
stop/crossing
controls (e.g.,
Prestonvale &
Southfield) and
Courtice
Requests for traffic
control adjustments and
traffic calming will be
referred to the Traffic
Division for evaluation.
Permit process and
customer service
Difficult to obtain
responses or site
visits; processes
viewed as rigid and
code-only.
Bowmanville
permit process are
being proposed to
enhance customer
service while ensuring
compliance with
Portable wire
advertising signs
and litter
Desire to remove
temporary lawn
signs; ongoing litter
issues on
boulevards.
Bowmanville
Enforcement prioritizes
proactive removal of
illegal temporary
advertising signs and
continues to respond to
dumping and litter on
Asset maintenance
(e.g., pergola
condition)
Municipal structures
on boulevards in
disrepair (safety
concerns).
Port of
Newcastle
referred to Public
Services for inspection
and any necessary ‑
Density and
driveway capacity in
new subdivisions
Opposition to higher
density where
driveways hold fewer
cars; preference for
wider driveways for
Courtice
and
Municipal
wide
This feedback will be
forwarded to Planning
and Development
Services for
consideration.
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Table 2 – Public Information Center Comments/submissions
This table consolidates the questions and comments received at the Public Information
Centre held on January 28, 2026.
Public
Question/Comments Location (if provided) Response to Resident
boulevards help keep
neighborhoods safe.
Concerns expressed about
the condition of
boulevards and requested
improved maintenance.
They also advocated larger
boulevards and the
planting or replacement of
trees to enhance safety
and neighborhood
Townline Road and Columbus
Road scope of the by-law, staff
advised that the
Municipality plants
boulevard trees and has a
rural tree‑planting
program, subject to traffic
clear‑zone safety
requirements.
Service‑request
submission information
was provided.
Watershed needs more
trees. Boulevards are
required for stormwater -
shed. Hancock Road –
grading.
Farewell creek and Hancock
Road
soft landscaping
requirements were
introduced in 2024, and
the draft by-law will
include soft landscaping
requirements for
Is this amendment
required because of
existing or new
development? Is it related
to parking issues?
law addresses aspects of
parking, landscaping, and
electrical wiring, ensuring
boulevards remain safe
and free of visual
obstructions or risks to
trees. The goal is to
maintain flexibility while
preventing unnecessary
Does the new 40%
regulation include 30 cm
on either side of the
Driveway expansions
must continue to conform
to soft landscaping
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Location (if provided) Response to Resident
requirements in the
Zoning By-law.
We are being accused of
dumping waste on our
boulevard even though the
material isn’t ours.
Strangers are dumping it.
Does the bylaw provide
any help with this?
property owners to
remove any waste or
debris from the
boulevards abutting their
property, regardless of
who placed it there.
Suggestion to make
service request to Public
Works for removal of
To what extent does Public
Works assess trees within
the Newcastle BIA—such
as their size, species, and
caliper?
Newcastle
specified within the
proposed by-law. Tree
size, species selection,
and caliper requirements
are addressed through
Planning or Forestry.
Provisions in the by-law
help to protect existing
trees located within the
In the Newcastle BIA, there
has been discussion about
bike lanes. Does this by-
law consider future bike
lane implementation?
Newcastle
not addressed within this
by-law; however, the by-
law does relate to them in
that it prevents
obstructions from blocking
Requesting a minimum
timeframe to load and
unload landscape projects,
as well as an easier
process for short‑duration
jobs. Is this possible?
application process
remains in place to
prevent road damage.
Allowance is given for
occupancies of short
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Location (if provided) Response to Resident
Road Occupancy Permit number of dates you can
Concerns with broader
issues in Courtice North
related to development,
drainage, environmental
sensitivity, road
maintenance, and
historical agreements.
feedback that directly
connects to the by-law
update is the interest in
permitting natural
vegetation or
resident‑planted features
within boulevard areas,
especially in rural or
sensitive environments.
The draft by-law provides
flexibility through the
following exemptions:
The draft by-law permits
residents to plant flowers
or vegetables in the
boulevard, provided they
do not exceed 30 cm in
height.
The draft by-law clarifies
that tall grasses, weeds,
bulrushes, or similar
vegetation in rural ditches,
are not prohibited
provided they do not
interfere with road
drainage or sightlines.
These provisions provide
flexibility while maintaining
boulevard safety and