File #: TMP-29232    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 5/31/2022 In control: Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee
On agenda: 6/7/2022 Final action: 6/7/2022
Title: NO MOW MAY - YARD MAINTENANCE BY-LAW The Committee discussed the possibility of a No Mow May initiative and the complaints by neighbours currently causing by-law enforcements. Members of the Committee considered proposing a change to the lawn height requirements, adding an exemption to the existing by-law, and creating signage as a communication tool to indicate the intent of the growth and the benefits of No Mow May. Jason Forgrave, Supervisor of Enforcement Services provided that May is the start of the yard maintenance complaint season for long grass and weeds. Mr. Forgrave indicated that the by-law standard for residential or occupied property is 15 centimetres, or six inches. He mentioned that natural gardens are permitted under the by-law provided they are maintained in a structured environment.

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NO MOW MAY - YARD MAINTENANCE BY-LAW

 

The Committee discussed the possibility of a No Mow May initiative and the complaints by neighbours currently causing by-law enforcements.  Members of the Committee considered proposing a change to the lawn height requirements, adding an exemption to the existing by-law, and creating signage as a communication tool to indicate the intent of the growth and the benefits of No Mow May.

 

Jason Forgrave, Supervisor of Enforcement Services provided that May is the start of the yard maintenance complaint season for long grass and weeds.  Mr. Forgrave indicated that the by-law standard for residential or occupied property is 15 centimetres, or six inches.  He mentioned that natural gardens are permitted under the by-law provided they are maintained in a structured environment.