3679-2024 Parking By-Law
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE PARKING FOR VEHICLES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
Passed by Council January 29, 2024
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
BY-LAW NUMBER 3679-2024
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE PARKING FOR VEHICLES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF
AUGUSTA
WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, as amended allows for municipalities to pass By
Laws respecting matters pertaining to highways, including parking and traffic on
Highways;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.0 2001, as amended provides for a municipality
to establish a system of fines for offences under a By-Law of the municipality passed
under this Act;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, SO. 2001, provides that no person shall hinder or
obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any person who is exercising a power or
performing a duty under this Act or under a By-Law passed under this Act;
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta deems it
expedient to pass a By-Law to regulate and control parking within the Township of
Augusta;
NOW THEREFORE The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta enacts
as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this By-Law:
1.1. “Accessible Parking Permit” shall mean a permit or other marker or device
issued by a provincial agency depicting the international symbol for persons
with a disability as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, c. H. 8, R.S.O. 1990, as
amended.
1.2. “Accessible Passenger Vehicle” shall mean a van or a bus operating on a
highway for the purpose of transporting for compensation, physically disabled
persons or by, for or on behalf of any person, club or agency or organization
that holds itself out as providing a transportation service to physically disabled
persons, for compensation or otherwise, an accessible urban transit bus or an
accessible taxicab as defined under the Highway Traffic Act c. H.8, R.S.O.
1990, as amended.
1.3. “Accessible Parking Space” shall mean a parking space designated for use
by persons with a disability possessing a valid “Accessible Parking Permit”. A
sign designating the space for use by persons with disabilities, shall be erected
in front of the stall, midway between the lateral lines.
1.4. “Authorized Sign” shall mean any parking or traffic control device or traffic
signal placed or erected on a highway under the authority of this or any other
By-Law for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic and includes
such signs as described in the regulations made pursuant to the Highway
Traffic Act, c. H.8, RS.O. 1990, as amended.
1.5. “Boulevard” shall mean that portion of the road allowance running parallel to
the roadway and extending to the property line excluding the sidewalk whether
grassed, paved or otherwise.
1.6. “By-Law Enforcement Officer” shall mean a By-Law Enforcement Officer of
the Township of Augusta and any other officer authorized by the Township of
Augusta for the enforcement of By-Laws in the Township of Augusta.
1.7. ‘Commercial Motor Vehicle” shall mean a motor vehicle having permanently
attached thereto a truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearses,
fire apparatus and tractors used for hauling purposes on the highway.
1.8. “Corner” shall mean that point of intersection of curbs or edges of the portion
of the highway used for vehicular traffic.
1.9. “Council” shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Augusta.
1.10. “Curb” shall include the edge of the confining wall of a boulevard or the outer
edge of a sidewalk.
1.11. “Highway” shall mean a common and public highway (roads and streets) and
includes any bridge, trestle, viaduct or other structure forming part of the
highway and, except as otherwise provided includes a portion of a highway as
defined in the Municipal Act, 2001 c. 25, 5.0. 2001 as amended.
1.12. “Intersection” shall mean that area embraced within the prolongation or
connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, then by lateral lines of boundary
of two or more highways that join one another at an angle whether or not one
highway crosses the other.
1.13. “Motor Vehicle” shall include an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor assisted
bicycle unless otherwise indicated in the Highway Traffic Act, c. H8, R.SO.
1990, as amended and any other vehicle propelled or driven other than by
muscular power, but does not include a street car, or other motor vehicles
running on rails, a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled
implement of husbandry or road building machine within the meaning
of the Highway Traffic Act, c. H. 8, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
1.14. “Park or Parking when prohibited” shall mean the standing of a vehicle
whether occupied or not, expect when standing temporarily for the purpose of
and while engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
1.15. “Parking Infraction Notice” shall mean a notice authorized by the Provincial
Offences Act and placed on any vehicle parked in contravention of this By
Law, providing for the payment of the penalty out of court.
1.16. “Police Officer” shall mean a member of the Ontario Provincial Police or a
Municipal Police Service in Ontario
1.17. “Roadway” shall mean a part of the highway that is improved, designated or
ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder, and
where the highway includes two or more separate roadways the term
“roadway” refers to any one roadway separately and not to all of the roadways
collectively
1.18. “Shoulder” shall mean that part of the highway lying adjacent to the roadway
where there is no barrier curb, and which is improved with granular or paved
surface which extends for a maximum distance of 3 meters.
1.19. “Stand or Standing where prohibited” shall mean the halting of a vehicle
whether occupied or not, except for the purpose of and while actually
engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
1.20. “Stop or Stopping when prohibited” shall mean the halting of a vehicle
even momentarily, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or
in compliance with the directions of a Police Officer or of a traffic control sign
or signal.
1.21. “Township” shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Augusta.
1.22. “Trailer” shall mean a vehicle that is at anytime drawn upon a highway by a
motor vehicle except an implement of husbandry, a mobile home, another
motor vehicle or any device or apparatus not designated to transport persons
or property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon such highway, and
except a side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall be considered a separate
vehicle and not part of the motor vehicle by which it is drawn.
1.23. “Unreasonable Length of Time” shall mean a period in excess of forty-eight
(48) consecutive hours.
1.24. “Vehicle” shall include a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor,
road building machine, bicycle and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by
any kind of power, including muscular power, but does not include a motorized
snow vehicle.
2. ACCESSIBLE PARKING
2.1. Permits
A person with a disability requiring an Accessible Parking Parking Permit” may
obtain such permit through the vehicle license issuing office of the Ontario
Ministry of Transportation or from other government agencies for out of
province permits.
2.2. Parking Regulations for Permit Holders
A driver of a vehicle, transporting a person(s) with a disability, shall be
permitted to park the said vehicle in any designated “Accessible Parking Space
providing that a valid ‘Accessible Parking Permit” is prominently displayed in
the following manner:
(a) affixed on the sun-visor on the driver’s side of the vehicle with the visor
turned down;
(b) on the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle; or
(c) on the license plate.
2.3. Unauthorized Parking
No person shall park a vehicle in a designated “Parking Space for Person with a
Disability” when a properly worded sign has been erected and is on display
unless a valid “Accessible Parking Permit” is used and displayed under the
conditions described in Part 11(2).
2.4. Designated Parking Spaces
Designated spots on municipal accessible parking areas and are described in
Schedule “B” to this By-Law.
3. PARKING
3.1. Parallel Parking
Where parallel parking is permitted, no person shall park a vehicle on a highway
unless on the right hand side of the highway having regard for the direction in
which the vehicle had been proceeding and unless the right fender and the right
wheels or runners are parallel to and distant respectively not more than 15cm.
(6 inches) from the edge of the roadway, except on a one-way street where
parking on the left hand side has been approved by the erection of appropriate
signs.
3.2. Parking Prohibited in Specific Places
No person shall park a vehicle in any of the following places:
(a) On a sidewalk
(b) In front of a public or private driveway
(c) Within an intersection
(d) Within 3 meters (10 feet) of a point on the curb
(e) Within 12.2 meters (40 feet) of an intersection
(f) On any bridge
(g) On any curb
(h) On any boulevard except where such boulevard has been designated
and intended for use of parking vehicles
(i) No parking of tractor trailer vehicles or trailers to be used for the
purpose of sale of goods on the Township highways
(j) Directly opposite another vehicle which is already standing on the
other side of the street, where the width of the vehicular traveled
portion of the street, or the width between curbs is less than 10
meters (32.81 feet) or where such parking would prevent the free
passage of two lines of traffic.
3.3. Obstructing Traffic
No person shall park as to block or obstruct traffic or to prevent the convenient
removal of any parked or standing vehicle.
3.4. Overnight Winter Parking Restrictions
No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 2300 hours (11:00 pmj to
0700 hours (7:00 am.) during the period from November 15 to March 31
inclusive upon any highway or boulevard under the jurisdiction of the Township
of Augusta.
3.5. Two Hour Parking Limit
No person shall park a bus with seating capacity of more than twelve (12) or a
commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle wither over 9600 kilograms (20,000
pounds) on any public highway in a residential area in the Township of Augusta
for a period exceeding two (2) hours.
3.6. Parked for Unreasonable Length of Time
No owner or operator of a vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain parked or
standing on any highway within the limits of the Township of Augusta for an
unreasonable length of time (Part 1 section 23).
3.7. Parked Contrary to Signs
No person shall park a vehicle in any of the following places when a properly
worded sign has been installed and is on display. The areas listed in Schedule
A to this By-Law are hereto annexed and are designated as “No Parking At Any
Time” zones.
4. PENALTIES
4.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law shall be guilty of an
offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to a penalty as provided under the
Provincial Offences Act. Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, cP33, as
amended, as set out in Schedule “C” Set Fines.
4.2. Set fines for contravention of this By-Law are set out in Schedule “C” of this By
Law.
4.3. Where a vehicle is found parked in contravention of the parking provisions of
this By-Law, the officer so finding the vehicle shall attach to the vehicle a
parking ticket in the form of a serially numbered notice stating:
(a) the licence plate number and the Province or State from which the plate
was issued;
(b) that the vehicle is unlawfully parked;
(c) the date, time and place of the alleged offence;
(d) that the owner or operator therefore may report within five days exclusive
of Sundays and holidays; after the day of when the ticket is attached, to
make voluntary payment of the penalty; and
(e) that in the event of failure to do so, a summons will be issued under The
Provincial Offences Act.
4.4. The parking ticket shall be prepared with a stub and the officer shall attach the
ticket to the vehicle or hand it to the driver of the vehicle and retain the stub at
the By-Law Enforcement Office of the Municipal Office of the Township of
Augusta.
5. ENFORCEMENT
5.1. The police service shall enforce the provisions of this By-Law and the Parking
By-Law Enforcement Officers are authorized to enforce those provisions of the
By-Law relating to stopping, standing and parking.
5.2. Any vehicle found in contravention of this By-Law, at the discretion of a Police
Officer, the By-Law Enforcement Officer or the Public Works Manager and
Public Works Foreman as Parking By-Law Enforcement Officers, may issue a
parking infraction notice or may cause it to be moved or taken to and placed
and stored in a suitable place and all costs and charges for removing, care and
storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle, which may be enforced in
the manner provided by section 4 of the Repair and Storage Liens Act c. R 25,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
5.3. No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an Officer,
employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or
duty under this By-Law.
5.4. No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or obstruct,
either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality
in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-Law.
5.5. Every person shall comply with any Order or Notice issued under the authority
of this By-Law.
6. OTHER
6.1. Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with a provision of another By-Law
enforced in the Township, the provisions that establish the higher standard shall
prevail.
6.2. Schedules “A”, “B” and C” shall form part of this By-Law.
6.3. Council delegate administration changes that do not change the intent of this
By-Law that do not change the intent to the Clerk.
6.4. Provisions of this By-Law are subject to the provisions of the Highway Traffic
Act. as amended.
7. SEVERABILITY
7.1. If any provision of this By-Law or application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid by any Court, other provisions or applications of the
By-Law which can given effect without the invalid provision or application shall
not be affected, and to this end the provisions of this By-Law are declared to be
severable.
8. SHORT TITLE
8.1. This By-Law may be referred to as the “Parking By-Law”.
9. REPEALS
9.1. By-Law 3136-2014 is hereby rescinded.
10. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon receipt of approval of
Schedule “C” Short Form Wording/Set Fines by the Ontario Court of Justice.
READ a first and second time this 29th day of January 2024
READ a third time and passed this 29th day of January 2024
Signed by Mayor Jeff Shaver and Clerk Annette Simonian
SCHEDULE “A”
TO BY-LAW NUMBER 3679-2024
NO PARKING ZONES
AREAS OF RESTRICTIONS
1. 4th Concession, westerly from County Road 18 to 100 meters (328.08 feet) west of
Baker Drive (24 hours).
2. Municipal Garage (Algonquin Road) Parking only in designated areas (24 hours).
3. Richmond Street (Maitland) west from 91 meters (298.56 feet) north of County
Road #2 (24 hours).
4. George Street (Maitland) west side southerly from Sarah Street to County Road #2
(24 hours).
5. Stewart Drive (Maynard) west and east side of the street immediately in front of the
school area from 8:30 to 9:30am and 3:00 to 4:30pm on weekdays during the months
of September to June.
SCHEDULE “B”
TO BY-LAW NUMBER 3679-2024
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS
Municipal Office (Maynard)
Township Library (Algonquin)
Maitland Education & Recreation Centre (Maitland)
Roebuck Community Centre (Roebuck)
Municipal Garage (Algonquin)
Fire Hall (Maitland)
Fire Hall (North Augusta)
North Augusta Recreation Center (North Augusta)
Maynard Recreation Center (Maynard)
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
PART II PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
BY-LAW 3679-2024
TO REGULATE PARKING BY-LAW
SCHEDULE “C” — SET FINES
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 4.1 of By-law 3679-2024, a certified copy of which has been filed.
The fine amounts listed above have been approved by the Regional Senior Justice. Dated: February 15, 2024
Electronic Signature:
W. Vincent Clifford
Regional Senior Justice, Ontario Court of Justice – East Region
THE HONOURABLE
W. VINCENT CLIFFORD
REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
EAST REGION
COURTHOUSE
161 ELGIN STREET, 6TH FLOOR
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
K2P 2L1
February 15, 2024
Township of Augusta
3560 County Road 26
Prescott ON K0E 1T0
Attention: Annette Simonian, Clerk
Dear Annette Simonian:
Re: Set Fines – Provincial Offences Act – Part II
By-Law No. 3679-2024: Parking
Enclosed herewith is the original Order (Part II) dated February 15, 2024, and original schedule of set fines for By-Law No. 3679-2024, the By-Law indicated in the schedule.
The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form of wording used to describe the offences.
Please ensure that a copy of the said documents is forwarded to the Provincial Offences Office, which has jurisdiction for the Township of Augusta.
Yours truly,
W. Vincent Clifford
Regional Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice
East Region
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Enclosures
c.c.: Melissa Adams
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal
Municipal Set Fines
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
Part II
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act and the
rules for the Ontario Court of Justice, that the amount set opposite each of the
offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial Statutes and Regulations
thereunder and Municipal By-law No. 3679-2024, of the Township of Augusta
attached hereto is the set fine for that offence. This Order is to take effect on
February 15, 2024.
Dated at Ottawa, this 15th day of February 2024.
Electronic Signature:
W. Vincent Clifford
Regional Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice
East Region
