3706-2024 Streetlight Policy
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A STREETLIGHT POLICY FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
Passed by Council April 29, 2024
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
BY-LAW NUMBER 3706-2024
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A STREETLIGHT POLICY FOR THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
WHEREAS section 11 (1) of the Municipal Act 5.0. 2001 as amended provides that a
may provide any service or thing that a municipality considers
for the public, and
WHEREAS section 11(2) of the Municipal Act S.D. 2001 as amended provides that a
lower-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting Services and things that the
municipality is authorized to provide; and
WHEREAS the municipality of Augusta desires to adopt a Streetlight Policy to provide
Uguidelines for when, where and how streetlights are to be installed within the Township of
Augusta.;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta hereby
enacts as follows that:
1. THAT the Street Light Policy attached hereto as Schedule A.
2. This Policy shall be referred to as the “Streetlight Policy”.
3. This Policy shall come into force and effect on the day of passing.
4. THAT all other By-Laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 29th day of April, 2024.
Signed by Mayor Jeff Shaver and Clerk Annette Simonian
Policy Streetlight Policy
Date issued By-Law: April 29, 2024
Application: Augusta Residents, Council, Staff
A. Authority
The authority for the Street Light Policy shall be by the approval of the Township of
Augusta Council (By-Law 3706-2024).
B. Policy Statement
Streets lights located within communities are intended to provide illumination on public
streets and pedestrian crossings within the Township of Augusta. Secondary benefits of
street lighting include perceived persona! security, lighting of property, and public safety.
Council deems it important to provide and improve street lighting for the communities
within the Township to assist in providing safe travel.
C. Definitions
“Council” means the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Augusta.
“Manager of Public Works” means the Manager of Public Works or designate for the
Corporation of the Township of Augusta.
“Street Light” means an outdoor light or a series of outdoor lights that can be attached
to poles, are spaced at intervals along a public street or roadway and are illuminated
from dusk to dawn.
“Public Works Department” means the Public Works Department for the Corporation of
the Township of Augusta.
“Township” means the Corporation of the Township of Augusta.
D. Purpose
The purpose of the Street Light Policy is to provide guidelines for when, where and how
streetlights are to be installed within the Township of Augusta. Street lights are installed
for the purpose of traffic travel, pedestrian safety, and vehicle safety. The policy will
assist in evaluating and prioritizing requests for street light installations.
All installation of new streetlights within the Township will depend on the availability of
funds allocated by the current fiscal budget.
E. Scope
This policy applies to the installation of all new streetlights within the jurisdiction of the
municipality. The management of these lights will be by the Public Works Department
for the Township of Augusta.
Note: The scope excludes new developments where the installation of streetlights is a
requirement of the development agreements.
F. Procedures for the Street Light Policy
This policy will work in coordination with the current lighting standards set out by the
Manager of Public Works.
Inventory
All current streetlights and proposed future streetlights will be entered into the Asset
Management Plan in the PSD database. This database will be operated and maintained
by the Treasury Department with the cooperation of the Public Works Department
providing asset information.
Criteria for New Street Light Installation
The Township will consider installation of new streetlights within the Township based
on the following criteria:
1. Safety
The main criteria for the installation of new streetlights will be based on public
safety. To determine if an area should have a street light, the Public Works
Department will review various factors including, but not limited to:
• the night time business activity and/or pedestrian activity;
• history of accidents;
• the average vehicle count and speed zones;
• municipal engineering standards;
• intersecting road authorities involved and their criteria (if applicable);
• potential hazards;
• available hydro;
• existing poles;
• weather history; and
• potential light pollution and negative impacts, if any, upon existing residences.
2. Traffic Volume
The traffic volume at intersections will be reviewed when considering the installation
of a new street light. Increased traffic volumes may also justify the need for revised
street lights.
3. Public Requests
Requests may be received by the Township for additional street lighting for various
reasons including the request for additional/fewer lights, rearrangement of lights, and
refurbishing of lights.
To provide uniformity, residents requesting additional street lighting may follow the
below process:
1. Written requests for new streetlights and/or changes in existing streetlights on
existing roadways must be made to the Manager of Public Works. Requests
should include the primary concern and individual contact for follow-up. When an
organized group is active, the request shall be submitted by that entity.
2. Upon receipt of the street light request, the Public Works Department will conduct
a field survey of the requested site. This survey may include determining the
existing lighting conditions (analysis of the number of streetlights, locations,
spacing, fixture types, poles, and any other pertinent information). The data
included within this survey will make up the content of the street light database
under the asset management plan. Inspections may take place at night hours if
deemed necessary. The results of this field survey will be presented to the
Manager of Public Works.
3. If installation is recommended, the Manager of Public Works will determine the
specific location of the new street light (or re-placement of existing streetlights if
appropriate) and incorporate it within a site plan.
4. Once the site plan has been approved, the project will be prioritized on the new
street light installation list. The installations requested on this list will be
completed based on yearly budget allowances.
Street Lighting Units
All street lighting within the Township of Augusta shall conform to the Townships
specifications referenced as ARCH-S-PAl -1 OO-740-U-T2R-AP-1 OMSP-PR-FADC.
As new streetlight technology becomes available, it shall be reviewed and considered in
relation to this policy’s provisions and its benefit(s) to the community of the Township of
Augusta. Such considerations will include new environmental technologies as they
become available and are feasible for the municipality.
G. General
This Policy shall be administered by the Public Works Department.
This Policy shall be reviewed as needed.
