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BY-LAWS UNDER REVIEW FOR 2014
Ms. T. Banting, Manager of By-law Services provided the Finance and Corporate Services Committee with a presentation regarding the by-laws currently under review. She noted that a review of the by-laws was requested by the mobile sign and taxi industries to ensure that current practices meet present industry standards and the needs of the community. Ms. Banting advised that the by-laws under review are as follows:
· Transportation Licensing By-law (2006-265)
· Sign By-law (mobile sign section only) (2005-093)
Ms. Banting advised that the Transportation By-law regulates various categories including the Towing Industry, Taxi Industry and Limousine Industry and provided examples of the standards for each category. She outlined industry comments and recommendations received to date related to potential amendments to the By-law.
Ms. Banting advised that the Sign By-law regulates various types of signs including mobile signs and that the mobile sign industry requested review of the mobile sign section of the by-law to meet current industry trends. She provided examples of the current mobile sign standards. Ms. Banting outlined the industry comments and recommendations received to date related to potential amendments to the mobile sign section of the By-law.
Ms. Banting concluded by advising that Staff Reports with recommendations concerning both by-laws are proposed for the fall of 2014 and she invited the Finance and Corporate Services Committee to provide comments related to changes to the Transportation By-law and the mobile sign section of the Sign By-law.
Members of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee asked a number of questions and received responses from the presenter. The committee members also provided feedback with respect to potential amendments to the by-laws.