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A By-law to Regulate the Use, Alteration, and Occupancy of Highways Within the City of Markham

Published by City of Markham

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Type
By-law
Published by
City of Markham
Date
26th day of June, 2013
Also called
Tree Preservation By-Law
For
any
Signed by
city clerk · mayor
Building types
All building types
Pages
16
Instruments
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, section 11(3)1

Overview

Linked on the City's website as a tree preservation by-law, By-law 2013-136 calls itself the Road Occupancy By-law and regulates the use, alteration and occupancy of highways in the City of Markham: obstructions, use of a boulevard, boulevard patios, publication dispensing devices and road occupancy permits, with Section 5.0 on boulevard trees. It repeals By-laws 191-89 (Fouling of Streets), 68-92 (Trees on Highways) and 158-93 (Curb Cuts). Consolidated for convenience to March 25, 2014, it includes schedules of road occupancy fees and security deposits.

What it covers

  • Short Title
  • Definitions
  • General Provisions
  • Use of a Boulevard
  • Boulevard Trees
  • Boulevard Patios
  • Publication Dispensing Devices
  • Removal of Highway Obstruction
  • Road Occupancy Permits- Administration
  • Permit Conditions
  • Enforcement
  • Notice of Obstruction
  • Exemptions
  • Service Fees
  • Offences
  • Repeal
  • Road Occupancy Fees
  • Letter of Credit/ Security Deposit
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