Halifax planning changes highlight tension between good design and creating density
At a recent public feedback session on housing, a Halifax resident described a four-storey development between two houses as "one of the ugliest buildings" she's ever seen. Worse, she said, is the developers didn’t defy any zoning rules or break any bylaws.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/missing-middle-housing-9.7203836?cmp=rss
Health unit asks Essex County municipalities to consult about bring-your-own-booze bylaws
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is strongly advising municipalities in the county to formally consult with its officials before moving forward with bylaws to allow people to bring their own alcohol to outdoor events.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-health-unit-bring-your-own-9.7201786?cmp=rss
New bylaws in Vancouver for FIFA Men's World Cup go into effect Wednesday
Rules around busking, street vending, noise and road closures are changing for 10 weeks for the big event.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bylaws-fifa-world-cup-vancouver-9.7195775?cmp=rss
Could Toronto streets see more food and music? City considering update to vending, busking rules
Toronto’s streets could soon see some lively changes, with more food trucks, vendors and buskers, as the city considers updates to licensing by-laws, including the removal of a decades-old ban on new food truck permits.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-considering-vending-busking-rules-update-9.7156817?cmp=rss
Greenhouse growers taking Kingsville to court over sewer fees
An organization that represents Ontario’s greenhouse farmers is taking the Town of Kingsville to court over bylaws introduced last year that raised sewer fees for its members in the town.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/greenhouse-growers-taking-kingsville-to-court-over-sewer-fees-9.7148275?cmp=rss
North Vancouver man launches court action to park 35 ft. RV in front yard
Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.
#dispute #parking #bylaws #NorthVancouver
https://www.cbc.ca/news/north-vancouver-man-launches-court-action-to-park-35-ft-rv-in-front-yard-9.7109078?cmp=rss
North Vancouver man launches court action to park 35 ft. RV in front yard
Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.
#dispute #parking #bylaws #NorthVancouver
https://www.cbc.ca/news/north-vancouver-man-launches-court-action-to-park-35-ft-rv-in-front-yard-9.7109078?cmp=rss
12 homeless encampments cleared since new bylaws, City of Winnipeg committee hears
A dozen homeless encampments have been cleared since Winnipeg brought forward new bylaws in November, members of the city's community services committee heard on Friday.
#homelessness #bylaws #city #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-homeless-encampments-cleared-9.7040431?cmp=rss
Residents React to Proposed Bylaw Changes

Public hearing focus falls on short-term rental amendmentResidents came out in force to have their say at the public hearings into the amendments of two elements of the Village's Zoning and Development bylaw. Nearly three dozen residents were present for the hearings both online and in person, with many clearly just out to learn more of the proposed changes. In his disclaimer before each hearing, Mayor Ken Berry noted that questions would not be entertained, as the purpose of the hearing was st

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New enclosure laws effect neighbourhood weeding and fire guarding

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New enclosure laws effect neighbourhood weeding and fire guarding

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