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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: June 20, 2016
Addendum to
Report Number: EGD-023-16 Resolution:
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law # 2014-059
Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner Lots
Recommendations:
1. That Report EGD-023-16 be received;
2. That Addendum to Report EGD-023-16 be received; and
3. That Council approve the By-law attached to Addendum to Report EGD-023-16, as
Attachment 3 to amend By-law 2014-059, being a By-law to regulate Traffic and Parking on
Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property, to clarify the prohibition to parking on a
Highway within 15 m of an intersection.
Municipality of Clarington
Addendum to Report EG®-023-16 Page 2
Report Overview
The current Traffic and Parking By-law (#2014-059) permits "parking on the paved portion of
the driveway apron ... provided that the vehicle does not encroach on the sidewalk, or the
travelled portion of the roadway". The Municipality has received complaints from residents
who state that they do not have sufficient visibility at stop controlled intersections where
vehicles are parked on the driveway portion of the boulevard of corner lots. After a review of
the matter, staff note that "parking on a highway within 15 m of an intersection" is currently
prohibited in the Municipality's Traffic and Parking By-law. The definition of highway in the
Highway Traffic Act (and hence the By-law) includes "driveway" and "the area between the
lateral property lines [boulevard]". Staff recommend that the By-law include clarification that
parking is permitted on the paved portion of the driveway apron; however, not within 15 m of
an intersection.
1 . Background
1.1 When Council approved the new Traffic and Parking By-law (#2014-059) in June, 2014, a
new section was added to the by-law which permitted parking on the paved portion of the
driveway apron within the boulevard provided that the vehicle did not encroach on the
sidewalk or the travelled portion of the road. Previously, parking was prohibited "on or
over any boulevard". The change was made in an effort to maximize on-site parking and
reduce on-street parking, which has several limitations.
1.2 Since the new by-law was approved, staff have received complaints from motorists who
state that there is insufficient visibility at stop controlled intersections where vehicles are
parked on the boulevard portion of the driveway on lands adjacent to the intersection (see
Attachment 2 — Parking Plan near Intersections).
2. Review and Recommendation
2.1 In response to recent complaints, staff reviewed numerous intersections where a stop
control exists and where vehicles are parked in the boulevard portion of the driveway on
lands adjacent to the intersection. In many cases (particularly in residential
neighbourhoods), staff concur that visibility may be hindered where cars are parked in
these locations. Reduced visibility is a concern in terms of sight lines for on-coming
through traffic (vehicles and cyclists that have the right-of-way crossing the intersection).
As this is a safety concern to the travelling public, a thorough technical review was
conducted.
2.2 The current Traffic and Parking By-law permits parking on the driveway apron provided
that the sidewalk is not blocked; however, it prohibits parking on the highway (including
the boulevard and driveway) within 15 m of an intersection in order to maintain sight lines
Municipality of Clarington
Addendum to Report EGD-023-16 Page 3
at an intersection. The same section of the By-law also prohibits parking on the highway
within 30 m of an intersection where authorized signage has been posted; however, the
Municipality has very few of these locations, and it is not anticipated that complaints will
arise from those few locations. Staff recommend that the By-law be clarified to continue
to permit parking in the driveway apron on the boulevard, but not within 15 m of an
intersection.
2.3 This does not, in fact, constitute a change to the existing By-law: rather, the amendment
clarifies that one condition (the prohibition of parking on the highway within 15 m of an
intersection) takes precedence over another condition (the permission to park on the
paved portion of a driveway apron).
2.4 Since the general public may not be aware of this prohibition, staff intend to compose an
educational message on the Municipality's web-site. Municipal Law Enforcement has
confirmed that, as is their general practice in cases such as this, they will be enforcing
this part of the By-law on a complaint basis.
2.5 Staff were mindful of the relationship between the Highway Traffic Act and the
Municipality's Traffic and Parking By-law when recommending the attached amendment.
Great care must be taken when considering amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-
law. The Highway Traffic Act authorizes the Municipality to pass by-laws pertaining to
traffic issues, and the Municipal By-law implements those regulations. For instance the
Highway Traffic Act authorizes the Municipality to "prescribe a rate of speed [by by-
law]". The Traffic and Parking By-law, in turn, prescribes those rates of speed. The By-
law is not stand alone and must be compatible with the Highway Traffic Act at all times in
terms of definitions and authorization to permit and prohibit certain traffic related
actions. Amending the By-law without consideration of the Highway Traffic Act can have
implications with respect to the ability to enforce the By-law.
3. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Municipal Clerk who concurs with the
recommendations.
4. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council amend the Traffic and Parking By-law #2014-
059 (see Attachment 3) to clarify that parking is permitted on the paved portion of a
driveway apron; however, not within 15 m of an intersection.
Municipality of Clarington
Addendum to Report EGD-023-16 Page 4
5. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Anthony S. Cannella, CET nklin Wu,
Director of Engineering Services ,(,�� Chief Administrative Officer
ASC/LJ B/n I
Staff Contact: Leslie Benson, Manager Development Engineering and Traffic, 905-623-3379
ext. 2304 or Ibenson@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Report EGD-023-16
Attachment 2 — Parking Plan near Intersections
Attachment 3 — Proposed amending By-law to By-law 2014-059
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachment 1
Ciffingtoll
Addendum to Report EGD-023-16
Engineering Services
Report
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Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102.
Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 9, 2016 j
Report Number: EGD-023-16 Resolution:
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law# 2014-059 j
Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner Lots
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Recommendations:
1. That Report EGD-023-16 be received; and
2. That Council approve the By-law attached to Report EGD-023-16, as Attachment 2 to
amend 2014-059, being a By-law to regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways, Private
Property and Municipal Property, to prohibit parking on the boulevard portion of a driveway
on a corner lot left of the intersecting side street where the driveway access is on a through
street.
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Municipality of Clarington
Report EGD-023-16 Page 2
Report Overview
The current Traffic and Parking By-law (#2014-059) permits "parking on the paved portion of
the driveway apron", "provided that the vehicle does not encroach on the sidewalk, or the
travelled portion of the roadway". The Municipality has received complaints from residents
who state that they do not have sufficient visibility at stop controlled intersections where
vehicles are parked on the driveway portion of the boulevard of corner lots. After a review of
the matter, staff are recommending that parking on the boulevard portion of a driveway on
corner lots to the left of the intersecting side street where the driveway is off the through street,
be excluded from the by-law and parking be prohibited on that boulevard.
1. Background
1.1 When Council approved the new Traffic and Parking By-law (#2014-059) in June, 2014, a
new section was added to the by-law which permitted parking on the portion of the
driveway within the boulevard (public-right-of-way) provided that the vehicle did not
encroach on the sidewalk or the travelled portion of the road. Previously, parking was
prohibited "on or over any boulevard". The change was made in an effort to maximize
on-site parking and reduce on-street parking, which has several limitations.
1.2 Since the new by-law was approved, staff have received complaints from motorists who
state that there is insufficient visibility at stop controlled intersections where vehicles are
parked on the boulevard portion of the driveway off the through street of adjacent corner
lots (see Attachment 1 — Plan of parking on boulevard portion of driveway of a corner lot).
2. Review and Recommendation
2.1 In response to recent complaints, staff reviewed numerous intersections where a stop
control exists and where vehicles are parked in the boulevard portion of the driveway off
the through street. In many cases (particularly in residential neighbourhoods), staff
concur that visibility may be hindered where cars are parked in these locations. Reduced
visibility is a concern in terms of sight lines for on-coming through traffic (vehicles and
cyclists that have the right-of-way crossing the intersection). As this is a safety concern to
the travelling public and after a thorough technical review, staff recommend that parking
be prohibited on the boulevard portion of a driveway on corner lots left of the intersecting
side street where the driveway is off the through street. The establishment of this
modification to the Traffic and Parking By-law is based on standards from the
Transportation Association of Canada. Municipal Law Enforcement has advised that the
set fine for violating any part of the General Stopping and Parking Regulations is $60
($45 for early payment.)
Municipality of Clarington
Report EGD-023-16 Page 3
2.2 As this change to the Traffic and Parking By-law will not be known to most Clarington
residents and businesses, By-law Enforcement will issue a warning for the first offence at
a particular address. Any subsequent offences will be subject to the set fine for violation
of the by-law.
3. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement who concurs
with the recommendations.
4. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council amend the Traffic and Parking By-law#2014-
059 (see Attachment 2) to prohibit parking on the boulevard portion of a driveway on
corner lots left of the intersecting side street where the driveway is off the through street.
5. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
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Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Anthony S. Cannella, CET r in Wu,
Director of Engineering Services hief Administrative Officer
ASC/LJB/nl/jb/
Staff Contact: Leslie Benson, Manager Development and Traffic Engineering, 905-623-3379
ext. 2304 or Ibenson@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Plan of parking on the boulevard portion of the driveway
Attachment 2 — Proposed amending By-law to By-law 2014-059
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Report EGD-023-16
Attachment 1
Municipality of Clarington Attachment 2 to EGD-023-16
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2016-
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2014-059, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and
Parking on Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable
to amend by-law 2014-059;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Sub-section 13(2) of Traffic By-law 2014-059 is deleted in its entirety and the following
substituted therefor:
13: (2) Notwithstanding clause 13(1)(d), parking on the boulevard portion of a driveway
apron is permitted provided that the vehicle does not encroach on the sidewalk or on the
travelled portion of the roadway, and provided that the driveway is not located off a
through street on a corner lot to the left of the intersecting side street.
BY-LAW passed this day of , 2016
Adrian Foster, Mayor
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
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Legend: Parking Plan
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Addendum to
Report EGD-023-16
Municipality of Clarington Attachment 3 to EGD-023-16
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2016-
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2014-059, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and
Parking on Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable
to amend by-law 2014-059;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Sub-section 13(2) of Traffic By-law 2014-059 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
13. (2) Notwithstanding clause 13(1)(d), but subject to clause 13(1)(c), parking on the
boulevard portion of a driveway apron is permitted provided that the vehicle does not
encroach on the sidewalk or on the travelled portion of the roadway.
BY-LAW passed this day of , 2016
Adrian Foster, Mayor
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk