Taxes, rates and regulations
Tax rates effective January 1, 2011
Residential Property Tax 9.00mils Minimum tax $250.00
Commercial Property Tax 18.00mils Minimum tax $250.00
Residential water & sewer tax $300.00/unit
Residential water only tax $240.00/unit
Poll Tax $100/year
Commercial water & sewer tax $425.00/unit
Institutional water & sewer tax $2,975.00
Metered water & sewer tax $2.00 per 1000 gallons
Business Tax 25mils Minimum tax $250.00
Utility Tax 2.50% gross revenue
Business Tax - no fixed address 2.50% gross revenue
Interest on past-due accounts 1.00% per month compounded monthly
2011 Tax invoice due date April 30, 2011
2011 Tax invoice final notice June 30, 2011
Collection action will be taken on accounts not paid by June 30th.
Commercial Property Tax 18.00mils Minimum tax $250.00
Residential water & sewer tax $300.00/unit
Residential water only tax $240.00/unit
Poll Tax $100/year
Commercial water & sewer tax $425.00/unit
Institutional water & sewer tax $2,975.00
Metered water & sewer tax $2.00 per 1000 gallons
Business Tax 25mils Minimum tax $250.00
Utility Tax 2.50% gross revenue
Business Tax - no fixed address 2.50% gross revenue
Interest on past-due accounts 1.00% per month compounded monthly
2011 Tax invoice due date April 30, 2011
2011 Tax invoice final notice June 30, 2011
Collection action will be taken on accounts not paid by June 30th.
Fees as of January 1, 2011
Development permit – residential $ 100.00 one year
Development permit – commercial $ 200.00 one year
Shed, garage, fence $ 20.00 one year
Renovations $10,000 $ 50.00 one year
Subdivision of land, per lot $ 100.00
Water turn on $ 50.00
Animal tag $ 20.00
Taxi license $ 50.00 one year
Residential fire inspection $ 25.00
Commercial fire inspection $ 50.00
Tax certificate or particulars $ 25.00
Equipment Rentals & Supplies*
Backhoe & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Blower and operator $ 145.00 hourly
Sewer jetter & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Vacuum truck & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Supervisor $ 24.00 hourly
Worker $ 20.00 hourly
Overtime rate 1.6 times hourly rates
Supplies - cost plus 25%
Administration fee 15%
Property Rental Rates* (subject to negotiated leases)
Office space- annual lease $26.78/square foot, min. $365 per month
Office space, monthly lease $26.78/square foot, min. $365 per month
*13% HST is payable on all contracted services and office rentals
Development permit – commercial $ 200.00 one year
Shed, garage, fence $ 20.00 one year
Renovations $10,000 $ 50.00 one year
Subdivision of land, per lot $ 100.00
Water turn on $ 50.00
Animal tag $ 20.00
Taxi license $ 50.00 one year
Residential fire inspection $ 25.00
Commercial fire inspection $ 50.00
Tax certificate or particulars $ 25.00
Equipment Rentals & Supplies*
Backhoe & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Blower and operator $ 145.00 hourly
Sewer jetter & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Vacuum truck & operator $ 95.00 hourly
Supervisor $ 24.00 hourly
Worker $ 20.00 hourly
Overtime rate 1.6 times hourly rates
Supplies - cost plus 25%
Administration fee 15%
Property Rental Rates* (subject to negotiated leases)
Office space- annual lease $26.78/square foot, min. $365 per month
Office space, monthly lease $26.78/square foot, min. $365 per month
*13% HST is payable on all contracted services and office rentals
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Under Section 189 and 190 ofthe Highway Traffic Act and Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 181 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23, N.F.L.D. Statutes 1990, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Interpretations: In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires:
a) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River constituted under the provisions of the Municipalities Act.
b) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in-Council.
c) "Park" means to allow a motor vehicle to remain on a road in a stationary position
whether or not the operator remains in control. A vehicle shall not be deemed to be
parked if it is stopped for the immediate taking up or discharging of passengers or for
such time as may be actually necessary for the loading or unloading of goods or for
repairing such vehicle when repairs thereto on a road are necessary.
d) "Road" shall include any way to which the public has access including bridges over which a road passes and every place to which the public has access as a parking place for motor vehicles and all street-roads etc. under the jurisdiction of the Town.
2. No person shall park a motor vehicle on any road within town, at any time, in such a way as to interfere with, hinder or obstruct the normal flow of traffic, or within 5 ft. of any driveway and/or access driveway.
3. No person shall be permitted to drive or park a vehicle on the beach area, at any time, without written permission from council, unless access to residential property requires the driver to travel over a portion of the beach area.
4. No person shall park a vehicle on the side of any road within town during special events. Parking during special events shall be on private property or in designated parking areas approved by council .
5. During the period from the 1st day of November in each year to the 30th day of April in any succeeding year, both days inclusive, no person shall park an unattended vehicle upon any road within town between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.
6. At any time during a snow stonn and for twelve (12) hours thereafter, no person shall park an unattended vehicle on any road within town.
7. All unattended vehicles parked on any road within town in contravention of these regulations, may be removed and impounded by council and the cost of such removal and impounding may be recovered from the owner as a civil debt.
8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty in accordance with S. 448 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23.
9. These regulations shall take effect on the (jrd day of !)x011~1996and may be cited as the Town of North West River Traffic Regulations, 1996.
10. All previous TraffiC Regulations are hereby repealed.
Under Section 189 and 190 ofthe Highway Traffic Act and Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 181 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23, N.F.L.D. Statutes 1990, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Interpretations: In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires:
a) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River constituted under the provisions of the Municipalities Act.
b) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in-Council.
c) "Park" means to allow a motor vehicle to remain on a road in a stationary position
whether or not the operator remains in control. A vehicle shall not be deemed to be
parked if it is stopped for the immediate taking up or discharging of passengers or for
such time as may be actually necessary for the loading or unloading of goods or for
repairing such vehicle when repairs thereto on a road are necessary.
d) "Road" shall include any way to which the public has access including bridges over which a road passes and every place to which the public has access as a parking place for motor vehicles and all street-roads etc. under the jurisdiction of the Town.
2. No person shall park a motor vehicle on any road within town, at any time, in such a way as to interfere with, hinder or obstruct the normal flow of traffic, or within 5 ft. of any driveway and/or access driveway.
3. No person shall be permitted to drive or park a vehicle on the beach area, at any time, without written permission from council, unless access to residential property requires the driver to travel over a portion of the beach area.
4. No person shall park a vehicle on the side of any road within town during special events. Parking during special events shall be on private property or in designated parking areas approved by council .
5. During the period from the 1st day of November in each year to the 30th day of April in any succeeding year, both days inclusive, no person shall park an unattended vehicle upon any road within town between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.
6. At any time during a snow stonn and for twelve (12) hours thereafter, no person shall park an unattended vehicle on any road within town.
7. All unattended vehicles parked on any road within town in contravention of these regulations, may be removed and impounded by council and the cost of such removal and impounding may be recovered from the owner as a civil debt.
8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty in accordance with S. 448 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23.
9. These regulations shall take effect on the (jrd day of !)x011~1996and may be cited as the Town of North West River Traffic Regulations, 1996.
10. All previous TraffiC Regulations are hereby repealed.
Animal Control Regulations
Published by Authority
Pursuant to the power conferred by Section 414 of the MUNICIPALITIES ACT, SNL 1999 CHAPTER M-24 as amended, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009
1) These regulations may be cited as the Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009
a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act.
b) "Animal Control Officer" means any person empowered by Council to enforce these regulations, including the capture and impounding of animals, and shall include any Town employee and any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
c) "Town Manager/Clerk" means any person appointed as such by Council.
d) "Council" means the Town Council of North West River.
e) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in¬-Council dated 1958, A.D. and any amendments thereto, and made under provisions of the said Act.
f) "At Large" means to be off the premises of an owner or not under the physical control of a person by means of a leash.
g) "Impound" means to seize and hold in custody.
h) "Animal" means dogs, cats or any domestic animal, male or female, of any age.
i) "Licensing Officer" means any person appointed by Council to issue licenses pursuant to these regulations.
2) From and after the date of passing these regulations, no person shall keep any animal within the boundary of the Town, unless the animal in question has been registered and licensed.
3) The Council may appoint licensing officers who shall keep a register of all animals licensed by them. The Town Manager/Clerk or their designate may act as licensing officer.
a) License tags will be issued and supplied by the Council and be valid for the life of the animal.
b) The owner of every licensed animal shall immediately on receiving the license, attach it to a strong and durable collar, which collar shall be kept on the animal's neck at all times when it is outside the premises of the owner.
c) A fee shall be charged for each license tag. Such fee will be set annually in the Town Budget.
d) No person shall place a license tag on an animal other than the license tag issued with respect to that animal.
e) Should the original tag get lost, up to a maximum of two license tags per animal will be replaced at no charge to the owner.
4) Every dog within the Town shall, while on its owners property, be kept tethered or penned or fenced in at all times, or shall be under the effective control of a person, and every cat shall be kept on its owners property at all times.
5) Any unleashed animal which cannot be effectively controlled by its owner or other authorized person, or if the person fails to exercise effective control over the animal, shall be deemed to be running at large and subject to collection and impounding by the Animal Control Officer.
6) Any animal found off the property of the owner and not under effective control of any person, or found in the street, or if the person fails to exercise effective control, such animal shall be deemed to be running at large and subject to collection and impounding.
a) No unleashed animals are allowed on the beach, or in any public areas.
b) Council may designate times or areas where no animals are permitted.
7) Any animal that bites, menaces, or intimidates any person, shall be seized and impounded by the Animal Control Officer.
8) The Animal Control Officer may seize and impound any animal found at large and may enter premises for the purpose of capturing any animal that the Animal Control Officer was pursuing or had escaped from his control.
9) The Animal Control Officer may collect and impound any animal found at large without the use of tranquilizing darts or firearms, except in cases where the animal cannot be impounded by other means, or constitutes an immediate threat to persons or property.
10) Any animal causing damage to any lawn, grass plot, garden, flowerbed, flower, shrub or plant, shall be deemed to be a nuisance, and the owner thereof shall be deemed to have committed an offense in terms of these regulations.
11) Any animal found damaging or destroying private property may be seized by the injuriously affected person or persons and held for collection by the Animal Control Officer.
12) If any animal creates a vocal disturbance in such a manner as to disturb the peace or to constitute an annoyance to residents in the neighborhood, such animal shall be deemed to be a nuisance and the owner therefore shall be deemed to have committed an offence in terms of these regulations.
13) When an animal has been impounded, the Animal Control Officer shall make a record of such impounding in a book kept for that purpose and the owner of a licensed and tagged animal will be notified if possible.
a) The Animal Control Officer shall keep any licensed and tagged animal in the pound and care for it for a period of twenty-four hours, and after expiration of such period, the animal shall be humanely destroyed.
b) When an animal is impounded and is not licensed the animal shall be destroyed.
c) When an animal is impounded and is not wearing a tag the animal shall be destroyed.
d) Notwithstanding section 13) b) and c), when in the case of an animal known to the Animal Control Officer or an animal whose ownership may be identified by means of a clearly visible tattoo or other markings or tags, the Animal Control Officer shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owners.
14) The owner of an animal may recover the animal on sufficient proof of ownership as the Council may require, and upon payment of all fees in connection with the impounding and keep of the animal.
15) All payment of fees in connection with the impounding and keep of the animal must be made at the Town Office.
a) The following fees shall be paid by the owners of licensed and tagged animals seized or impounded:
i) First instance in a twelve-month period - $100.00
ii) Second instance in a twelve-month period - $250.00
b) Third and subsequent instance in a twelve-month period – animal shall be destroyed.
c) When an animal has been impounded and/or destroyed, the Animal Control Officer shall make a record of such impounding or destruction in a book kept for that purpose.
16) Any person who has custody, charge or possession of any animal, or who is the principal resident of any house or premises whereby an animal is kept or permitted to live or remain shall be deemed to be the owner of the animal for the purpose of these regulations unless they prove they are not the owner of the animal.
17) Every person requested by the Animal Control Officer shall, on request, forthwith give their proper name and address.
18) Where, in the opinion of the Animal Control Officer, an animal seized under these regulations is injured, or should be destroyed for humane reasons or for safety reasons, the Animal Control Officer may destroy the animal after seizure as they see fit without permitting any person to reclaim the animal. The Animal Control Officer shall, whenever possible, confirm this procedure with the Town Manager/Clerk.
19) Any person who:
a) interferes with or attempts to interfere with a municipal employee or Animal Control Officer, or their agents, in the exercise of their duties,
b) damages town property,
c) without the authority of the Animal Control Officer releases any animal that has been impounded,
shall be deemed to have committed an offense in terms of these regulations.
20) Any court of summary jurisdiction may take cognizance of a complaint that an animal is dangerous and not kept under control, or has caused injury, or has bitten or attempted to bite any person, and if it appears to the court that such an animal is dangerous or has done any of the said things, the court may make an order directing the owner to destroy the animal.
21) Any animal known to have a contagious or dangerous disease shall be collected by the Animal Control Officer.
22) Where any person is authorized to capture or destroy an animal under these regulations, they shall do so in a humane fashion.
a) The carcass of any animal destroyed shall be disposed of by burning or by burying; it shall not be placed in the sea, or in any pond, lake, river, or stream or in any water which flows into the sea.
b) Any Animal Control Officer shall keep a daily record of all his activities and a report shall be passed in once a week to their supervisor.
23) No action lies against any person acting in good faith for anything done or proposing to be done under these regulations.
24) All previous Animal Control Regulations or amendments thereto are hereby rescinded.
25) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or in default of payment of such penalty to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or to both such fine and imprisonment in accordance with Section 420 of the Municipalities Act.
26) These regulations were adopted and passed by Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of May, 2009 and may be cited as the Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009.
Pursuant to the power conferred by Section 414 of the MUNICIPALITIES ACT, SNL 1999 CHAPTER M-24 as amended, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009
1) These regulations may be cited as the Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009
a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act.
b) "Animal Control Officer" means any person empowered by Council to enforce these regulations, including the capture and impounding of animals, and shall include any Town employee and any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
c) "Town Manager/Clerk" means any person appointed as such by Council.
d) "Council" means the Town Council of North West River.
e) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in¬-Council dated 1958, A.D. and any amendments thereto, and made under provisions of the said Act.
f) "At Large" means to be off the premises of an owner or not under the physical control of a person by means of a leash.
g) "Impound" means to seize and hold in custody.
h) "Animal" means dogs, cats or any domestic animal, male or female, of any age.
i) "Licensing Officer" means any person appointed by Council to issue licenses pursuant to these regulations.
2) From and after the date of passing these regulations, no person shall keep any animal within the boundary of the Town, unless the animal in question has been registered and licensed.
3) The Council may appoint licensing officers who shall keep a register of all animals licensed by them. The Town Manager/Clerk or their designate may act as licensing officer.
a) License tags will be issued and supplied by the Council and be valid for the life of the animal.
b) The owner of every licensed animal shall immediately on receiving the license, attach it to a strong and durable collar, which collar shall be kept on the animal's neck at all times when it is outside the premises of the owner.
c) A fee shall be charged for each license tag. Such fee will be set annually in the Town Budget.
d) No person shall place a license tag on an animal other than the license tag issued with respect to that animal.
e) Should the original tag get lost, up to a maximum of two license tags per animal will be replaced at no charge to the owner.
4) Every dog within the Town shall, while on its owners property, be kept tethered or penned or fenced in at all times, or shall be under the effective control of a person, and every cat shall be kept on its owners property at all times.
5) Any unleashed animal which cannot be effectively controlled by its owner or other authorized person, or if the person fails to exercise effective control over the animal, shall be deemed to be running at large and subject to collection and impounding by the Animal Control Officer.
6) Any animal found off the property of the owner and not under effective control of any person, or found in the street, or if the person fails to exercise effective control, such animal shall be deemed to be running at large and subject to collection and impounding.
a) No unleashed animals are allowed on the beach, or in any public areas.
b) Council may designate times or areas where no animals are permitted.
7) Any animal that bites, menaces, or intimidates any person, shall be seized and impounded by the Animal Control Officer.
8) The Animal Control Officer may seize and impound any animal found at large and may enter premises for the purpose of capturing any animal that the Animal Control Officer was pursuing or had escaped from his control.
9) The Animal Control Officer may collect and impound any animal found at large without the use of tranquilizing darts or firearms, except in cases where the animal cannot be impounded by other means, or constitutes an immediate threat to persons or property.
10) Any animal causing damage to any lawn, grass plot, garden, flowerbed, flower, shrub or plant, shall be deemed to be a nuisance, and the owner thereof shall be deemed to have committed an offense in terms of these regulations.
11) Any animal found damaging or destroying private property may be seized by the injuriously affected person or persons and held for collection by the Animal Control Officer.
12) If any animal creates a vocal disturbance in such a manner as to disturb the peace or to constitute an annoyance to residents in the neighborhood, such animal shall be deemed to be a nuisance and the owner therefore shall be deemed to have committed an offence in terms of these regulations.
13) When an animal has been impounded, the Animal Control Officer shall make a record of such impounding in a book kept for that purpose and the owner of a licensed and tagged animal will be notified if possible.
a) The Animal Control Officer shall keep any licensed and tagged animal in the pound and care for it for a period of twenty-four hours, and after expiration of such period, the animal shall be humanely destroyed.
b) When an animal is impounded and is not licensed the animal shall be destroyed.
c) When an animal is impounded and is not wearing a tag the animal shall be destroyed.
d) Notwithstanding section 13) b) and c), when in the case of an animal known to the Animal Control Officer or an animal whose ownership may be identified by means of a clearly visible tattoo or other markings or tags, the Animal Control Officer shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owners.
14) The owner of an animal may recover the animal on sufficient proof of ownership as the Council may require, and upon payment of all fees in connection with the impounding and keep of the animal.
15) All payment of fees in connection with the impounding and keep of the animal must be made at the Town Office.
a) The following fees shall be paid by the owners of licensed and tagged animals seized or impounded:
i) First instance in a twelve-month period - $100.00
ii) Second instance in a twelve-month period - $250.00
b) Third and subsequent instance in a twelve-month period – animal shall be destroyed.
c) When an animal has been impounded and/or destroyed, the Animal Control Officer shall make a record of such impounding or destruction in a book kept for that purpose.
16) Any person who has custody, charge or possession of any animal, or who is the principal resident of any house or premises whereby an animal is kept or permitted to live or remain shall be deemed to be the owner of the animal for the purpose of these regulations unless they prove they are not the owner of the animal.
17) Every person requested by the Animal Control Officer shall, on request, forthwith give their proper name and address.
18) Where, in the opinion of the Animal Control Officer, an animal seized under these regulations is injured, or should be destroyed for humane reasons or for safety reasons, the Animal Control Officer may destroy the animal after seizure as they see fit without permitting any person to reclaim the animal. The Animal Control Officer shall, whenever possible, confirm this procedure with the Town Manager/Clerk.
19) Any person who:
a) interferes with or attempts to interfere with a municipal employee or Animal Control Officer, or their agents, in the exercise of their duties,
b) damages town property,
c) without the authority of the Animal Control Officer releases any animal that has been impounded,
shall be deemed to have committed an offense in terms of these regulations.
20) Any court of summary jurisdiction may take cognizance of a complaint that an animal is dangerous and not kept under control, or has caused injury, or has bitten or attempted to bite any person, and if it appears to the court that such an animal is dangerous or has done any of the said things, the court may make an order directing the owner to destroy the animal.
21) Any animal known to have a contagious or dangerous disease shall be collected by the Animal Control Officer.
22) Where any person is authorized to capture or destroy an animal under these regulations, they shall do so in a humane fashion.
a) The carcass of any animal destroyed shall be disposed of by burning or by burying; it shall not be placed in the sea, or in any pond, lake, river, or stream or in any water which flows into the sea.
b) Any Animal Control Officer shall keep a daily record of all his activities and a report shall be passed in once a week to their supervisor.
23) No action lies against any person acting in good faith for anything done or proposing to be done under these regulations.
24) All previous Animal Control Regulations or amendments thereto are hereby rescinded.
25) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or in default of payment of such penalty to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or to both such fine and imprisonment in accordance with Section 420 of the Municipalities Act.
26) These regulations were adopted and passed by Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of May, 2009 and may be cited as the Town of North West River Animal Control Regulations 2009.
Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicles
Published by Authority
Pursuant to the power conferred by Section 414 of the MUNICIPALITIES ACT, SNL 1999 CHAPTER M-24 as amended, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010
1) These regulations may be cited as the Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010.
a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act.
b) "Building" includes a garage but does not include a carport, tarp or covering for a vehicle.
c) "Council" means the Town Council of North West River.
d) "Derelict vehicle" means a motor vehicle, tractor, trailer, truck, camper, boat, motorcycle, demolition endurance vehicle, motorized snow vehicle, mechanical equipment, all-terrain vehicle, machinery or parts thereof, or any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power or any part thereof, that is not in an operating condition and is discarded, rusted, has deflated tires, wrecked or partly wrecked, or is dismantled or partly dismantled.
e) "Occupant" means any person or persons over the age of eighteen years in possession of a property.
f) "Owner" means the registered owner or any person, firm or corporation having control over, or possession of any portion of the building or property and includes the persons occupying the building or property.
g) "Person" includes an individual, firm, proprietorship, partnership, association, syndicate, trust, corporation, department, bureau and agency;
h) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in¬-Council dated 1958, A.D. and any amendments thereto, and made under provisions of the said Act.
i) "Town Manager/Clerk" means any person appointed as such by Council.
j) "Unlicensed vehicle" means a motor vehicle, tractor, trailer, truck camper, boat, motorcycle, demolition endurance vehicle, motorized snow vehicle, or any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power or any part thereof, that is not insured and registered in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act or the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act and does not have a current, valid license plate attached to it, but does not include a derelict vehicle.
2) From and after the date of passing these regulations, no person shall:
a) Park, store or leave a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle on private or public property, unless stored in a building.
b) Permit a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle to be parked, stored or left on their private property, unless stored in a building.
3) Notwithstanding section 2,
a) an owner or occupant of private property may permit one (1) unlicensed vehicle to be parked, stored or left on their property in a designated driveway or parking space.
b) the operator of a licensed vehicle repair facility or a licensed used or new car sales facility may apply to Council for permission to store unlicensed vehicles offered for sale to the public under terms and conditions set by the Council.
c) the operator of a licensed salvage yard is exempt from these regulations in regards to their licensed property
4) The Council or its Town Manager/Clerk may order the removal of any derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle parked , stored or left on private or public property by notification of the property owner, vehicle owner, or property occupant by Registered Mail or where the owner or occupant is not known by posting a notice on the property or vehicle for a period of ten (10) days.
5) Upon failure of a person notified under section 4. to remove a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle within the time period specified in the notice, the Council may, with its own forces or by others, enter upon the property and remove the vehicle and dispose of it in a suitable manner.
a) The cost of such removal shall become a constitute a lien upon that real property .
b) A lien under this section ranks in priority over a grant, deed, lease or other conveyance and over a judgment, mortgage or other lien or encumbrance affecting the real property or the title to the real property to which the lien applies.
c) Where proceedings are taken to enforce a lien imposed under this section, the lien shall continue in force until the completion of the proceedings or for 10 years, whichever is sooner. The registration of a grant, deed, lease or other conveyance or of a judgment, mortgage or other lien or encumbrance, whether it was before or after the time the lien attached, does not affect the priority of the lien.
d) It shall not be necessary to register a lien imposed under this section in the Registry of Deeds established under the Registration of Deeds Act .
6) No action lies against any person acting in good faith for anything done or proposing to be done under these regulations.
7) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or in default of payment of such penalty to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or to both such fine and imprisonment in accordance with Section 420 of the Municipalities Act.
8) These regulations were adopted and passed by Council at a meeting held on the 7th day of June, 2010 and may be cited as the Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010.
Pursuant to the power conferred by Section 414 of the MUNICIPALITIES ACT, SNL 1999 CHAPTER M-24 as amended, the Town Council of the Town of North West River has made the following regulations.
Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010
1) These regulations may be cited as the Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010.
a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act.
b) "Building" includes a garage but does not include a carport, tarp or covering for a vehicle.
c) "Council" means the Town Council of North West River.
d) "Derelict vehicle" means a motor vehicle, tractor, trailer, truck, camper, boat, motorcycle, demolition endurance vehicle, motorized snow vehicle, mechanical equipment, all-terrain vehicle, machinery or parts thereof, or any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power or any part thereof, that is not in an operating condition and is discarded, rusted, has deflated tires, wrecked or partly wrecked, or is dismantled or partly dismantled.
e) "Occupant" means any person or persons over the age of eighteen years in possession of a property.
f) "Owner" means the registered owner or any person, firm or corporation having control over, or possession of any portion of the building or property and includes the persons occupying the building or property.
g) "Person" includes an individual, firm, proprietorship, partnership, association, syndicate, trust, corporation, department, bureau and agency;
h) "Town" means the Town of North West River as defined by Order-in¬-Council dated 1958, A.D. and any amendments thereto, and made under provisions of the said Act.
i) "Town Manager/Clerk" means any person appointed as such by Council.
j) "Unlicensed vehicle" means a motor vehicle, tractor, trailer, truck camper, boat, motorcycle, demolition endurance vehicle, motorized snow vehicle, or any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power or any part thereof, that is not insured and registered in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act or the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act and does not have a current, valid license plate attached to it, but does not include a derelict vehicle.
2) From and after the date of passing these regulations, no person shall:
a) Park, store or leave a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle on private or public property, unless stored in a building.
b) Permit a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle to be parked, stored or left on their private property, unless stored in a building.
3) Notwithstanding section 2,
a) an owner or occupant of private property may permit one (1) unlicensed vehicle to be parked, stored or left on their property in a designated driveway or parking space.
b) the operator of a licensed vehicle repair facility or a licensed used or new car sales facility may apply to Council for permission to store unlicensed vehicles offered for sale to the public under terms and conditions set by the Council.
c) the operator of a licensed salvage yard is exempt from these regulations in regards to their licensed property
4) The Council or its Town Manager/Clerk may order the removal of any derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle parked , stored or left on private or public property by notification of the property owner, vehicle owner, or property occupant by Registered Mail or where the owner or occupant is not known by posting a notice on the property or vehicle for a period of ten (10) days.
5) Upon failure of a person notified under section 4. to remove a derelict vehicle or unlicensed vehicle within the time period specified in the notice, the Council may, with its own forces or by others, enter upon the property and remove the vehicle and dispose of it in a suitable manner.
a) The cost of such removal shall become a constitute a lien upon that real property .
b) A lien under this section ranks in priority over a grant, deed, lease or other conveyance and over a judgment, mortgage or other lien or encumbrance affecting the real property or the title to the real property to which the lien applies.
c) Where proceedings are taken to enforce a lien imposed under this section, the lien shall continue in force until the completion of the proceedings or for 10 years, whichever is sooner. The registration of a grant, deed, lease or other conveyance or of a judgment, mortgage or other lien or encumbrance, whether it was before or after the time the lien attached, does not affect the priority of the lien.
d) It shall not be necessary to register a lien imposed under this section in the Registry of Deeds established under the Registration of Deeds Act .
6) No action lies against any person acting in good faith for anything done or proposing to be done under these regulations.
7) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or in default of payment of such penalty to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or to both such fine and imprisonment in accordance with Section 420 of the Municipalities Act.
8) These regulations were adopted and passed by Council at a meeting held on the 7th day of June, 2010 and may be cited as the Town of North West River Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicle Regulations 2010.
Nuisance Regulations
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 254 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23 , N.F.L.D. Statutes 1990, the Town Council of the Town of North West R has made the following regulations.
1. These regulations may be cited as "The Town of North West River Nuisance Regulations 1995."
2. INTERPRETATION: in these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23;
(b) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River;
(c) "Town" means the Town of North West River;
(d) "Owner" means an agent, tenant or occupier;
(e) "Peace Officer" means any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
( f) "Noise" means any loud sound which is disturbing people;
(g) "Sidewalk" means any area used or intended for the use of pedestrians;
(h) "Motor Vehicle" means a vehicle powered or driven by an engine or motor; this includes, but is not limited to, cars, trucks, buses and heavy equipment.
(i) "Motor Cycle" means a motor vehicle that
(i) has steering handle bars completely constrained from rotating in relation to the axle of 1 wheel in contact with the ground.
(ii) is designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground;
(j) "Snowmobile" means a vehicle designed to travel over snow and/or ice;
(k) "All-Terrain Vehicle" means any two, three, four or multi-wheel vehicle with a motor or powered by a motor, designed for off road use.
(1) "Nuisance" means anything or any condition of things that, in the opinion of Council, has an unpleasant effect on the senses or adversely affects the amenities
of the surrounding property;
1. No person shall create a noise within the boundaries of the Town through use of firearms, fireworks, or other similar noise-making devices, except as may be approved by Council and subject to the approval of the appropriate law enforcement or other regulatory agencies.
2. No person shall use, within the town, a lawnmower, chainsaw or other machinery or equipment which may disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day, except as may
otherwise be approved by Council.
3. No person shall allOW their dog(s) that is prone to constant barking or howling to remain outside his or her residence between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any one day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day, when such barking or howling may disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood.
4. No person within a motor vehicle shall play loud music or holler in excessive amounts as to disturb people or cause a nuisance or distraction within the Town of North West River.
5. No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile within the Town at any time without a muffler which properly prevents any intense noise.
6. No person shall play loud music, or create excessive noise, so as to disturb the public between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any one day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day.
7. A person on whom an order made under section 256 has been served who refuses or fails to comply with the order is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than $25.00 for every day of refusal to comply, and in default of payment to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 3 weeks.
8. All and/or any previous Nuisance Regulations for the Town of North West River are hereby repealed.
9. These regulations were adopted by Resolution # 95-167 of Council at a meeting held on the 25th day of September, 1995, and will come into effect on the 2nd day of October, 1995.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 254 of the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23 , N.F.L.D. Statutes 1990, the Town Council of the Town of North West R has made the following regulations.
1. These regulations may be cited as "The Town of North West River Nuisance Regulations 1995."
2. INTERPRETATION: in these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Act" means the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23;
(b) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River;
(c) "Town" means the Town of North West River;
(d) "Owner" means an agent, tenant or occupier;
(e) "Peace Officer" means any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
( f) "Noise" means any loud sound which is disturbing people;
(g) "Sidewalk" means any area used or intended for the use of pedestrians;
(h) "Motor Vehicle" means a vehicle powered or driven by an engine or motor; this includes, but is not limited to, cars, trucks, buses and heavy equipment.
(i) "Motor Cycle" means a motor vehicle that
(i) has steering handle bars completely constrained from rotating in relation to the axle of 1 wheel in contact with the ground.
(ii) is designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground;
(j) "Snowmobile" means a vehicle designed to travel over snow and/or ice;
(k) "All-Terrain Vehicle" means any two, three, four or multi-wheel vehicle with a motor or powered by a motor, designed for off road use.
(1) "Nuisance" means anything or any condition of things that, in the opinion of Council, has an unpleasant effect on the senses or adversely affects the amenities
of the surrounding property;
1. No person shall create a noise within the boundaries of the Town through use of firearms, fireworks, or other similar noise-making devices, except as may be approved by Council and subject to the approval of the appropriate law enforcement or other regulatory agencies.
2. No person shall use, within the town, a lawnmower, chainsaw or other machinery or equipment which may disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day, except as may
otherwise be approved by Council.
3. No person shall allOW their dog(s) that is prone to constant barking or howling to remain outside his or her residence between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any one day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day, when such barking or howling may disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood.
4. No person within a motor vehicle shall play loud music or holler in excessive amounts as to disturb people or cause a nuisance or distraction within the Town of North West River.
5. No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile within the Town at any time without a muffler which properly prevents any intense noise.
6. No person shall play loud music, or create excessive noise, so as to disturb the public between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any one day to 7:00 a.m. of the following day.
7. A person on whom an order made under section 256 has been served who refuses or fails to comply with the order is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than $25.00 for every day of refusal to comply, and in default of payment to a period of imprisonment not exceeding 3 weeks.
8. All and/or any previous Nuisance Regulations for the Town of North West River are hereby repealed.
9. These regulations were adopted by Resolution # 95-167 of Council at a meeting held on the 25th day of September, 1995, and will come into effect on the 2nd day of October, 1995.
Water & Sewer System Regulations
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 414 of the Municipalities Act Chapter M-24,NFLD. Statutes 1999, the Town Council of North West River has made the following regulations
1. These regulations may be cited as '"The Town or North West River Control & Management of Water & Sewer Systems Regulations, 2001."
2 Interpretation of these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires
(a.) "Act" means the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23;
(b) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River;
(c.) "Property Owner" means any person, firm or corporation whose property is or will
be connected to the system;
(d.) "Municipality" means the Town of North West River;
(c.) "Service" means the water supply and/or sewerage disposal system supplied to a
property owner;
(f) "System" means the water supply and/or sewerage disposal system of the Town of
North West River.
3. (a.) Any building or dwelling intended to be occupied for residential or commercia!
purposes which ordinarily require water and sewer services and is within sixty (60) meters of the system, shall have such building, or part thereof, connected to the system.
(b.) Buildings more than sixty (60) meters from the mainline(s) will he considered for
connection to the system, by council.
4.(a.) All requests for water and sewer installation are to be made, in writing, by the
property owner to council, no later than October 10th of the current year.
(b.) All water & sewer must be installed no later than October 20th unless approved by council.
(c.) If water and sewer installations are approved, the individual must confirm, in writing, that he/she will be using the service to avoid unnecessary freeze-ups.
(d) Approval will not be given for water and sewer installation if the line is to be left as a dead end connection during the winter months.
5.(a.) Service lines for water supply shall be minimum diameter of 19mm (3/4") copper, or equivalent, that is approved by council for a single family residential unit. A larger size may be approved by council for multiple residential units and commercial buildings
(b.) There shall be only one service line for water and only one service line for sewerage disposal to each building, unless otherwise approved by council.
(c.) One service line may be used to provide water and/or sewer a duplex, adjoining
buildings etc., if approval is given by council, in advance.
(d.) All service lines for water and sewer shall be installed at a depth of at least 1.5 m
(5 ft.) unless otherwise approved by council. The sewerage service line may be installed beside the service line for water supply in the same trench.
(c.) Water lines installed at 1.5m (5ft.) or less, shall be insulated. The type and quantity of insulation is to be determined by council. The property owner may also consider heat tracing the lines, but this is not a mandatory requirement of council.
(f) When deemed necessary by council, all new water lines shall have a bleeder line with a valve installed as outlined in the National Plumbing Code. This bleeder line shall be installed in an area not prone to freezing and must be accessible for servicing.
6.(a.) Service lines for sewerage disposal shall have a minimum diameter of 100 mm.
(4in.) PVC or equivalent size and type of pipe approved by council for a single family
residential unit. A larger size may he approved by council for multiple residential units
and commercial buildings.
(b.) A backflow prevention valve is required on all sewer service lines. Such valve shall
be installed in an accessible location and preferably inside the serviced building.
(c.) All bends in the sewer service line shall be of long radius type. If any sharp bends are absolutely necessary, an appropriate clean out flu shall be provided.
(d.) Service lines for sewerage disposal shall be installed at a minimum underground depth of 1.5m (5ft.) unless otherwise approved by council. The sewerage service line may be installed beside the service line for water supply in the same trench.
(e.) The grade for service line for sewerage disposal shall be a minimum of three degrees and shall be, as much as possible, in a continuous straight line without sags or crests.
7. All work carried out must comply with these regulations and/or the current National Plumbing Code.
8 (e.) Any person or contractor installing water and/or sewer services, if other than council forces or its agents, shall have council's approval before beginning work.
(b.) The total cost of installing water and/or sewer service lines from the curb stop to the building shall include, but is not limited to, excavation, materials, labour, fees for
inspection and land restoration.
(c) Council will provide the required materials, including the curb stop, from the main
water and/or sewer line to curb stop and cover the cost of installation from the main
line(s) to the curb stop.
(d) If pavement has to be removed for the installation of water & sewer, the homeowner will be financially responsible to pay for the cost of its replacement. The pavement shall be replaced to a standard that is acceptable by council.
(e) Service lines from the curb stop to the building slulll be properly installed at the
property owner's expense.
(f) Any service lines installed within the Town shall be inspected by council staff or an
agent of council, prior to backfilling and for this purpose the property owner is liable
for payment of an inspection fee that may be set and varied from time to time.
(g.) The homeowner is responsible to hire a contractor or perform the work required with his/her own resources, to connect the water and/or sewer service line(s) from the curb stop to the building.
9. (a) The town owns the service line between the main line and the curb stop, inclusive.
(b. )The property owner owns the service line from the curb stop to the building and shall be responsible for its maintenance and any costs related to its maintenance.
10. No person, except an employee of council, or other authorized representative engaged for that purpose, shall turn the curb stop on, after the final connection is made.
11. Representatives of council shall have the right of access to all real property and enter into the building or structure(s) on real property at all reasonable hours to inspect and repair service lines. Council has the right to suspend services to any property owner who refuses such access.
12.(a,) If trouble of an unknown nature occurs in a service line between the building and the main line, council should be notified as soon as possible. Repairs shall be carried out, as soon as practical, by council or the property owner with council's approval. If it is determined that the problem was caused by the property owner, the owner shall be liable to pay for the repair cost involved.
(b.) In the event of a leak in the water supply service line, the supply of water to the
service line may be discontinued to prevent wastage of water and to conduct repairs.
Advance notice of water turn-off, in reference to this section, will be given, except in
the event of an emergency.
13. No person shall dispose into a sewage disposal service line any chemicals or other materials which may cause blockage and/or do other damage to the service line. (Examples: grease, sanitary napkins, pampers. explosive material etc,)
14.(a.) The property owner is liable tor the thawing of both water and sewer service lines from the building to the main line(s) if the main line(s) is operating properly.
(b.) Any work relating to thawing lines from the curb stop to the main line(s) must be
approved by the town, before work commences.
(c ) Council does not approve the thawing of frozen service lines with the use of electric current being applied directly to the service pipes due to possible dangers and
potential fire hazards created by using this method of thawing and the insurance
coverage that is required. Any person or company who uses this method of thawing
is liable for a any damages that may occur.
15.(a.) No person shall indiscriminately use water. No person shall provide water to a house, apartment, commercial building. etc., whose main water supply is disconnected for non-payment of taxes.
(b.) Any water service provided, other than outlined in these regulations, requires prior approval from council, in writing,
16. No person, unless authorized by council, shall draw water from; open, close, cut, break, obstruct from free access to, or in any way damage or interfere with any hydrant. water main, water supply pipe. stop cock, meter, or any other part of the system. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be deemed to prevent a member of a Fire Department. when engaged in work for such department, from using any hydrant or other part of the service.
17. A property owner who is installing a new water and/or sewer service line or makes a request to have his/her water service either turned-on or turned-off will he charged the following applicable fee(s):
1. Fee to have water either turned off or on $15.00
2. Inspection flee for new water & sewer installation $25.00. All fees must be paid prior to work commencing. The penalty for non-compliance to this regulation shall be Pursuant to Section 420 of the Act which states:
A person who:
(1) A person who commits an offence under Section 419 or who otherwise ontravenes
this Act is liable under summary conviction
(a.) for the first offence to a flne of not less than $100 and not more than $500 or to a term of imprisonment of not more than one month or to both the fine and imprisonment;
(b.) for a subsequent offence to a fine of not less than $500 and not more that $1000 or to a term of imprisonment of not more than 3 months or to both a fine and
imprisonment.
All previous Water & Sewer Disposal Regulations and Policies for the Town of North West River are hereby repealed.
These regulations were adopted by Resolution # 00-09 of Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of January, 2001.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 414 of the Municipalities Act Chapter M-24,NFLD. Statutes 1999, the Town Council of North West River has made the following regulations
1. These regulations may be cited as '"The Town or North West River Control & Management of Water & Sewer Systems Regulations, 2001."
2 Interpretation of these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires
(a.) "Act" means the Municipalities Act, Chapter M-23;
(b) "Council" means the Town Council of the Town of North West River;
(c.) "Property Owner" means any person, firm or corporation whose property is or will
be connected to the system;
(d.) "Municipality" means the Town of North West River;
(c.) "Service" means the water supply and/or sewerage disposal system supplied to a
property owner;
(f) "System" means the water supply and/or sewerage disposal system of the Town of
North West River.
3. (a.) Any building or dwelling intended to be occupied for residential or commercia!
purposes which ordinarily require water and sewer services and is within sixty (60) meters of the system, shall have such building, or part thereof, connected to the system.
(b.) Buildings more than sixty (60) meters from the mainline(s) will he considered for
connection to the system, by council.
4.(a.) All requests for water and sewer installation are to be made, in writing, by the
property owner to council, no later than October 10th of the current year.
(b.) All water & sewer must be installed no later than October 20th unless approved by council.
(c.) If water and sewer installations are approved, the individual must confirm, in writing, that he/she will be using the service to avoid unnecessary freeze-ups.
(d) Approval will not be given for water and sewer installation if the line is to be left as a dead end connection during the winter months.
5.(a.) Service lines for water supply shall be minimum diameter of 19mm (3/4") copper, or equivalent, that is approved by council for a single family residential unit. A larger size may be approved by council for multiple residential units and commercial buildings
(b.) There shall be only one service line for water and only one service line for sewerage disposal to each building, unless otherwise approved by council.
(c.) One service line may be used to provide water and/or sewer a duplex, adjoining
buildings etc., if approval is given by council, in advance.
(d.) All service lines for water and sewer shall be installed at a depth of at least 1.5 m
(5 ft.) unless otherwise approved by council. The sewerage service line may be installed beside the service line for water supply in the same trench.
(c.) Water lines installed at 1.5m (5ft.) or less, shall be insulated. The type and quantity of insulation is to be determined by council. The property owner may also consider heat tracing the lines, but this is not a mandatory requirement of council.
(f) When deemed necessary by council, all new water lines shall have a bleeder line with a valve installed as outlined in the National Plumbing Code. This bleeder line shall be installed in an area not prone to freezing and must be accessible for servicing.
6.(a.) Service lines for sewerage disposal shall have a minimum diameter of 100 mm.
(4in.) PVC or equivalent size and type of pipe approved by council for a single family
residential unit. A larger size may he approved by council for multiple residential units
and commercial buildings.
(b.) A backflow prevention valve is required on all sewer service lines. Such valve shall
be installed in an accessible location and preferably inside the serviced building.
(c.) All bends in the sewer service line shall be of long radius type. If any sharp bends are absolutely necessary, an appropriate clean out flu shall be provided.
(d.) Service lines for sewerage disposal shall be installed at a minimum underground depth of 1.5m (5ft.) unless otherwise approved by council. The sewerage service line may be installed beside the service line for water supply in the same trench.
(e.) The grade for service line for sewerage disposal shall be a minimum of three degrees and shall be, as much as possible, in a continuous straight line without sags or crests.
7. All work carried out must comply with these regulations and/or the current National Plumbing Code.
8 (e.) Any person or contractor installing water and/or sewer services, if other than council forces or its agents, shall have council's approval before beginning work.
(b.) The total cost of installing water and/or sewer service lines from the curb stop to the building shall include, but is not limited to, excavation, materials, labour, fees for
inspection and land restoration.
(c) Council will provide the required materials, including the curb stop, from the main
water and/or sewer line to curb stop and cover the cost of installation from the main
line(s) to the curb stop.
(d) If pavement has to be removed for the installation of water & sewer, the homeowner will be financially responsible to pay for the cost of its replacement. The pavement shall be replaced to a standard that is acceptable by council.
(e) Service lines from the curb stop to the building slulll be properly installed at the
property owner's expense.
(f) Any service lines installed within the Town shall be inspected by council staff or an
agent of council, prior to backfilling and for this purpose the property owner is liable
for payment of an inspection fee that may be set and varied from time to time.
(g.) The homeowner is responsible to hire a contractor or perform the work required with his/her own resources, to connect the water and/or sewer service line(s) from the curb stop to the building.
9. (a) The town owns the service line between the main line and the curb stop, inclusive.
(b. )The property owner owns the service line from the curb stop to the building and shall be responsible for its maintenance and any costs related to its maintenance.
10. No person, except an employee of council, or other authorized representative engaged for that purpose, shall turn the curb stop on, after the final connection is made.
11. Representatives of council shall have the right of access to all real property and enter into the building or structure(s) on real property at all reasonable hours to inspect and repair service lines. Council has the right to suspend services to any property owner who refuses such access.
12.(a,) If trouble of an unknown nature occurs in a service line between the building and the main line, council should be notified as soon as possible. Repairs shall be carried out, as soon as practical, by council or the property owner with council's approval. If it is determined that the problem was caused by the property owner, the owner shall be liable to pay for the repair cost involved.
(b.) In the event of a leak in the water supply service line, the supply of water to the
service line may be discontinued to prevent wastage of water and to conduct repairs.
Advance notice of water turn-off, in reference to this section, will be given, except in
the event of an emergency.
13. No person shall dispose into a sewage disposal service line any chemicals or other materials which may cause blockage and/or do other damage to the service line. (Examples: grease, sanitary napkins, pampers. explosive material etc,)
14.(a.) The property owner is liable tor the thawing of both water and sewer service lines from the building to the main line(s) if the main line(s) is operating properly.
(b.) Any work relating to thawing lines from the curb stop to the main line(s) must be
approved by the town, before work commences.
(c ) Council does not approve the thawing of frozen service lines with the use of electric current being applied directly to the service pipes due to possible dangers and
potential fire hazards created by using this method of thawing and the insurance
coverage that is required. Any person or company who uses this method of thawing
is liable for a any damages that may occur.
15.(a.) No person shall indiscriminately use water. No person shall provide water to a house, apartment, commercial building. etc., whose main water supply is disconnected for non-payment of taxes.
(b.) Any water service provided, other than outlined in these regulations, requires prior approval from council, in writing,
16. No person, unless authorized by council, shall draw water from; open, close, cut, break, obstruct from free access to, or in any way damage or interfere with any hydrant. water main, water supply pipe. stop cock, meter, or any other part of the system. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be deemed to prevent a member of a Fire Department. when engaged in work for such department, from using any hydrant or other part of the service.
17. A property owner who is installing a new water and/or sewer service line or makes a request to have his/her water service either turned-on or turned-off will he charged the following applicable fee(s):
1. Fee to have water either turned off or on $15.00
2. Inspection flee for new water & sewer installation $25.00. All fees must be paid prior to work commencing. The penalty for non-compliance to this regulation shall be Pursuant to Section 420 of the Act which states:
A person who:
(1) A person who commits an offence under Section 419 or who otherwise ontravenes
this Act is liable under summary conviction
(a.) for the first offence to a flne of not less than $100 and not more than $500 or to a term of imprisonment of not more than one month or to both the fine and imprisonment;
(b.) for a subsequent offence to a fine of not less than $500 and not more that $1000 or to a term of imprisonment of not more than 3 months or to both a fine and
imprisonment.
All previous Water & Sewer Disposal Regulations and Policies for the Town of North West River are hereby repealed.
These regulations were adopted by Resolution # 00-09 of Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of January, 2001.