Community Standards

Community Standards Bylaw

The Community Standards Bylaw (No. 21/010) amalgamates five existing Bylaws into one comprehensive document. The incorporation and modernization of these bylaws allow for residents to locate information more easily about standards for neighbourhood issues including noise, yard and property maintenance and nuisances.

Community Standards Bylaw

Maintaining Your Property

Land Development / Home Improvements

Services and Utilities

Transportation

Public and Private Places

Responsible Pet Ownership

Community Standards Appeal Committee

The Community Standards Appeal Committee is a Council Committee established to:

Hear and adjudicate appeals brought by any person who has received an order brought by a decision under the Community Standards Bylaw No. 21/010, and under section 545 or 546 of the Municipal Government Act and other related proceedings.
Hear and adjudicate appeals brought by a Hen Licensing Decision, Animal Licensing Decision or Declaration of Vicious Animal.

Interested in joining the committee?

Requirement

Detailed-oriented individuals with good analytical skills and the ability to be fair and open-minded are essential for appointment to this Committee. Previous experience with administrative tribunals is considered an asset.

Meeting Frequency

The Committee will meet on a as needed basis the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The length of the hearings will vary and can take up to several hours.

Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age
Must be a resident of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Must not be an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Must be able to attend evening and/or weekend meetings