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PROPERTY STANDARDS AND YARD MAINTENANCE WASTE BIN AMENDMENTS
1. That By-law 2011-138 (Property Standards By-law) be amended by deleting section 5.5 and section 38.6 and adding the following:
“5.5 Domestic goods may be stored
(a) in a rear yard provided that such storage shall be neatly piled and is limited to a small amount that is consistent with the permitted use of the property.
(b) in the front yard provided that such storage is neat and limited to small amounts consistent with the use of the property.”
“38.6 A barrier or deflector shall be provided to prevent lighting from shining directly into an adjacent dwelling unit.”
“38.7 For the purpose of Section 38.6
“Directly or Directed” shall mean pointed or aimed into a window or doorway of an adjacent dwelling but shall not include ambient illumination of the adjacent property including the illumination of the interior of a dwelling on an adjacent property solely by ambient means.”
2. That By-law 2011-107 (Yard Maintenance By-law) be amended by deleting sections 2.7, and 4.14 to be replaced with the following:
“2.7 “INOPERABLE VEHICLE” shall mean a motor vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O 1990 as amended, having missing or damaged components which prevents it mechanical function.”
“4.14 Every owner shall store household waste in rigid containers with secure lids when stored outdoors and shall ensure the following:
(a) all waste containers shall be kept clean and free of dirt, filth, odors and pest infestations and”
(b) all waste containers shall be kept in a manner that prevents animals or vermin from disturbing, tearing apart or opening such containers so as to cause waste to escape from the container.
(c) where possible, when the property has a garage, designated storage facility or access to the rear yard from the street, all waste containers shall be stored in one of those locations.” (LCS005-25)