HomeMy Public PortalAbout20-043 - Civic Addressing By-lawTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE
THOUSAND ISLANDS
BY-LAW NUMBER 20-043
BEING A BY-LAW TO DIRECT THE ORDERLY ADDRESSING OF
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES AND APPROPRIATE NAMING OF
ROADS AND ISLANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, permits municipalities to
establish civic addresses, to name municipal highways and private
roads, and to enter land to install signs and affix numbers to
buildings;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to establish a system of identifying
properties that will ensure accurate and efficient routing of
emergency vehicles, mail, and other services, and will be capable of
accommodating future growth;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Leeds and The Thousand Islands enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
This By-Law may be referred to as the "Civic Addressing By-
Law."
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this By-law:
2.1 "Building" means a structure occupying an area greater
than ten (10) square metres consisting of a wall, roof, and
floors or combination thereof or a structural system
serving the function thereof including all plumbing, works,
fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto as
defined in the Building Code Act, 1992.
2.2 "Building Permit" means a Building Permit issued under the
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
2.3 "Civic Address" shall mean the street name, island or
waterbody and the number(s) as assigned by the
Township as per the guidelines in the Civic Addressing
Numbering Policy as set out in Schedule "A".
2.4 "Corporation" shall mean the Corporation of the Township
of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and its administrators.
2.5 "Height" shal l mean the distance above existing grade at
which the number is placed and shall conform to the
requirements contained within this By-law.
2.6 "Number(s)" shall mean the single or multiple digit
number(s) designated by the Township to identify
individual properties/structures on properties. The
number(s) shall conform to the requirements contained
within this By-law. Number(s) shall include any
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number(s)/alphabetic character(s) attached to the
property number(s) assigned by the Township to identify
units or multiple structures on one lot.
2.7 "Number Blade(s)" shall mean the plate(s) on which the
number is affixed to each side and shall confirm to the
requirements of this By-law.
2.8 "Owner" shall mean the registered owner(s) of the
property and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession,
and the person in charge of the property.
2.9 "Private Road" shall mean a single or multi lane road
privately owned by residents.
2.10 "Property" shall mean a parcel of land, described in a deed
or other document legally capable of conveying land, or
shown as a lot or block on a registered Plan of Subdivision.
2.11 "Sign Post" shall mean the support upon which the number
blade shall be placed and shall conform to the
requirements contained within this By-law.
2.12 "Street" shall mean any public or private highway, road,
street, lane, boulevard, avenue, court, place, circular
drive, crescent, alley or thoroughfare within the Township.
2.13 "Township" shall mean all areas within the Corporate and
geographic boundaries of the Township of Leeds and the
Thousand Islands.
2.14 "Unit" means an independently used space within a
building (e.g. an apartment within a residential complex).
3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1 The provisions of this By-law shall govern the civic
addressing within the geographic limits of the Township of
Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
3.2 The Corporation shall assign each civic address and
number(s) and corresponding street name, to every
property in accordance with Schedule A to this By-law,
Civic Addressing Numbering Policy.
3.3 The Owner(s) shall be responsible for ensuring that a civic
address is assigned to their property and installing the
number blade(s) and signpost(s) in accordance with the
requirements of this By-law.
3.4 New civic addresses shall be assigned as part of the
procedures for the establishment of new lots or
redevelopment projects and verified as part of the Building
Permit approval process.
3.5 No Building Permit shall be issued in the absence of a civic
address, with the exception of an island that is in the
process of being named as set out in Schedule C to this
by-law.
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3.6 The Official Record of Civic addresses shall be those civic
addresses, as set out from time to time in the last revised
assessment roll for the Corporation.
3.7 No person shall post, or, being the owner(s) or occupant(s)
of a building or property, shall allow to be posted, or to
remain posted, any number which is in conflict with the
civic address which has been issued by the Corporation.
3.8 Where the posting of a number(s) is not in accordance with
this By-law, the owner(s) shall be notified and shal l be
given (15) fifteen days in which to comply with the By-law.
3.9 The owner(s)/occupant is responsible for ensuring that the
number blade(s) and any additional number(s) required to
be posted are maintained and visible at all times and clear
of any snow, foliage or other obstructions that may block
visibility of the numbers.
3.10 The owner(s) shall advise any occupant(s) of the property
of the civic address and of their responsibility herein to
ensure that the number blade(s) and signpost(s) are
maintained and visible.
3.11 The number blade(s) and sign post(s) shall be available
only through the office of the Corporation and shall be
consistent with the requirements of this By-law, at a cost
to the owner(s) as per the current General Fees and Rates
By-law passed by the Corporation.
3.12 The Treasurer is authorized to apply any uncollected costs
associated with the provision of number blade(s) and a
signpost(s) in the same manner as taxes, or at their
discretion.
3.13 Where a form, words or expressions are prescribed in this
By-law, deviations therefrom which do not change the
substance or are not calculated to mislead, do not
invalidate them.
4. FEES
4.1 The cost for the application review, number blade(s) and
signpost(s) shall be as per the current General Fees and
Rates By-Law for the Corporation. The owner(s)/
occupant(s) shall be responsible to pay all associated fees.
4.2 The owner(s) is responsible for all costs incurred for the
replacement of damaged, lost, or stolen number blade(s)
and signpost(s).
5. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
5.1 This By-law shall be administered by the Director of
Planning and Development, or designate, and shall be
enforced by the By-Law Enforcement Officer.
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5.2 The following instances shall be considered to be offences:
a) the posted Number Blade(s) is not in accordance with
the Civic Address issued for the property;
b) the correct Number Blade(s) is posted but not in a
conspicuous or visible manner and/or not in accordance
with the conventions set out in Schedule "B" hereto; or
c) a Number Blade(s) installed in conformance with
Schedule "B" herein has not been maintained in a
visible condition or has been removed or relocated
without the prior authorization of the Township; and
d) Private street signage is not installed or is damaged.
e) Non-compliance with established standards or
provisions as set out in this by-law "Civic Addressing
By-law".
5.3 The Notice of Offence shall include:
a) the name and mailing address of the owner(s);
b) The date that the inspection was completed;
c) Reference to this By-law;
d) The reason the number blade(s) or signpost(s) are not
in compliance with this By-law and the corrective
measured required to comply with this By-law;
e) The date that the owner must comply by; and
f) Name and contact information of the Township contact.
5.4 Notice shall be deemed to be delivered in the following
circumstances:
a) the Notice is delivered by personal service to the
Owner;
b) five days after the date the Notice is sent by prepaid
registered mail to the last known address of the Owner;
or
c) if service cannot be affected by methods a) or b) above,
by posting the Notice in a conspicuous and visible
manner upon the property.
5.5 If the Owner(s) fails to comply, or fails to allow
compliance, with the Notice of Offence the Township shall
have the right to enter onto the property and complete the
necessary actions to achieve compliance and charge the
Owner with the expense of same or said expense may be
added to the tax roll and collected in the same manner as
taxes.
5.6 No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or
obstruct, any person who is discharging their duties under
this By-law.
5.7 The Township shall not be liable for any loss, cost or
expense which the owner(s) of land may incur as a result
of the street name sign or civic address sign being
damaged, missing, obstructed or illegible.
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5.8 If any section, clause or provision of this By-law is, for any
reason, declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this By-
Law as a whole or any part here of other than the section,
clause or provision so declared to be invalid, and it is
hereby declared to be the intention that all the remaining
sections, clauses and provisions of this By-law shall remain
in full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that
one or more provisions hereof shall have been declared to
be invalid.
6. REPEAL OF FORMER BY-LAWS
6.1 By-law 15-95 (Being a By-Law to establish a civic
addressing system for the Township of Leeds and
Lansdowne and provide for the placing and maintaining of
a civic addressing system) and
6.2 By-law 43-93-94 (being a by-law to provide for the naming
of and the changing of names of Highways within the
Township of Leeds and Lansdowne)
6.3 By-law 95-21 (being a by-law to establish a Municipal
Addressing System for the Township of Front of Escott and
provide for the placing and maintaining of a municipal
addressing system)
6.4 By-law 21-93 (Civic Addressing) for the Township of Rear
of Leeds and Lansdowne,
6.5 By-law 30-1994 (Being a By-Law to name all Township
Owned Roads and Boundary Roads within and Surrounding
the Township of Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne)
6.6 By-law 31-1996 (Being a By-Law to Establish a civic
address system for the Township of Rear of Leeds and
Lansdowne and provide for the placing and maintain of a
civic addressing system)
7. SCHEDULES
The following schedules form part of this by-law
Schedule "A" Civic Addressing Numbering Policy
Schedule "B" Civic Addressing Requirements for Posting Signs
Schedule "C" Civic Addressing Conventions and Signage
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8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of its
passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 13th DAY OF JULY,
2020.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 13th DAY
OF JULY, 2020.
Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor ne , Clerk
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Schedule A
Civic Addressing Numbering Policy
The Corporation shall assign each civic address to properties within
the Township in accordance with the following standards.
1. One number shall generally be allocated for every 10 metres (33
feet) of property street frontage, with the odd number being
assigned on the right side of the street and the even on the left in
ascending order traveling from west to east. The road
measurement shall be taken at the centre of the property
driveway entrance and a number assigned accordingly.
2. For streets that intersect with adjacent municipalities, the formula
may vary to adopt the calculations used in the other municipality
to ensure that the numbers assigned remain consistent.
3. New cul-de-sacs are to be numbered with even numbers on the
right and odd numbers on the left beginning at the intersection.
The midpoint of the bulb is used to define the split between odd
and even numbers.
4. A structure (i.e. apartment building, condo etc.) having more than
one living unit with a single access driveway shall be assigned one
civic address number. The owner shall be responsible for ensuring
that each unit is identified by a numeric or alphabetic character.
5. One civic address shall be assigned followed by an alphabetic
character, in sequential order, used to identify each unit where:
5.1 Two (2) or more dwellings are accessed by using the same
driveway, but are too close to assign separate civic
addresses;
5.2 A commercial building where more than one unit exists. The
owner shall be responsible for ensuring that each unit is
identified by an alphabetic character; or
5.3 Dwellings with a distinctive front door for each unit on the
same driveway.
6. Special Exceptions
6.1 Former Front of Leeds and Lansdowne.
In the Village of Lansdowne, the road measurement shall be
generally taken at the front door of the structure and a
number assigned accordingly.
6.2 Islands
An island with less than five (5) cottages or lots located
thereon shall be numbered odd or even depending on the
location on the island. A cottage located on the north or east
side shall have an even number. A cottage located on the
south or west side shall have an odd number.
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An island with more than 5 (five) cottages or lots located
thereon shall be numbered starting at the western side of the
island. A cottage located on the north or east side shall have
an even number. A cottage located on the south or west side
shall have an odd number.
Civic Addresses for Island Properties shall be followed by the
waterbody it is on or waterbody named for the group of
islands.
Properties on the St. Lawrence River shall have a separate
naming category for the groups of islands following the civic
address. The groups are:
Admiralty Islands Group
Escott Ward Group
Ivy Lea Group
Lake Fleet Islands
Navy Islands Group
Island names are created by the Ontario Geographic Names
Board, refer to Schedule C of this by-law.
6.3 Water Access Only - Main Land Properties
Properties on the main land that are only accessible by water,
shall be provided with an address which is calculated as
follows:
Lot Number, % of lot where dwelling is located measuring
from west to east or north to south through the lot,
Concession Number, Waterbody
For Example:
1997 Conc 6 Charleston Lake (Number Blade is 1997 C6)
This property is in Lot 19, the dwelling is located 97%
through lot 19, and it is in Concession 6 on Charleston
Lake.
6.4 Former Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne
Private lanes in the former Rear of Leeds will use 800 series
numbers.
Private lanes in the former Rear of Lansdowne will use 900
series number.
In the Hamlets of Seeley's Bay and Lyndhurst the road
measurement shall be generally taken at the front door of the
structure and a number assigned accordingly.
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6.5 Civic Address on Vacant Land including Farm Properties
(a) Where vacant land is not proposed for development,
and the owner(s) has requested a civic address, Staff
shall assign the civic address once the owner(s) has
submitted their application for civic address and have
an approved entrance permit from the applicable
authority.
(b) Land locked vacant land shall be assigned a civic
number upon receipt of a legal document
demonstrating a legal right-of-way to the property. The
address will be assigned on the publicly accessed street
when an approved entrance permit from the applicable
authority is provided. Any additional costs associated
with confirming the validity of the agreement providing
access to the land locked parcel incurred by the
Township shall be paid by the owner(s). The Treasurer
may add the expense to the tax roll and collect in the
same manner as taxes if the owner(s) does not pay the
invoice.
(c) The owner(s) shall complete the civic address
application form, and pay any fees as required under
the Corporation's current General Fees and Rates By-
Law. A civic address shall not be assigned until this is
completed.
6.6 Trailer Parks, Campgrounds
A trailer park or recreational vehicle park or campground will
be assigned one property identification number. The owner
shall be responsible for ensuring that each site is identified by
a numeric or alphabetic character.
6.7 Mobile Home Parks
A mobile home park will be assigned one property
identification number and each mobile home given a unit
number. The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that
each unit is identified by a numeric or alphabetic character.
The owner shall provide intersection signs on internal private
roads to show the ranges of unit numbers.
7. Reassignment of Civic Addresses
7.1 Any property with an existing civic address number may be
reassigned a new number by the Township where there are
potentially confusing number discontinuities or irregularities,
or if there is an inadequate supply of civic numbers for
existing and future lot development, there are emergency
service requirements or there are other Township initiatives.
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7.2 The Township will provide written notice of a civic address
numbering change to the owner(s) of any affected properties.
In cases where it is found that the renumbering of a building,
unit or property would pose undue hardship on a number of
residents or businesses, the Township may allow the existing
civic address to remain, provided that the existing address
follows a clear numbering sequence and complies with the
requirements for emergency services.
7.3 It is the responsibility of the owner(s) to ensure that the new
civic address number or signage is installed and visible from
the street.
7.4 Where a civic address is changed by the Township at the
request of a property owner(s), the property owner(s) shall
pay the fee as set out in the current General Fees and Rates
By-law as well as the cost of installing a new number blade(s)
and/or sign post(s).
7.5 Where a civic address is changed by the Township when a
discrepancy in the numbering has been identified, the
Township shall be responsible for the cost and installation of
the new number blade(s) and signpost(s).
7.6 Where a resident, group, or developer have initiated a
process which affects another property's civic address, the
affected owners shall receive notification by mail or by email
from the Township notifying them of the request and the
process for input to Council regarding the requested change.
7.7 If a privately requested address or road name change is
approved by Council and has the effect of changing the
address of existing properties or road names the applicant for
the address, road name change is required to pay for the cost
and installation of new address blades and posts.
8. Notification of New and Changed Civic Addresses
8.1 The Township shall provide written notice to the applicable
staff, agencies and departments on a monthly basis which
require continuous updating of municipal address changes
following the assigning of a new or changed address number
for a building or a lot. These agencies include but are not
limited to the following:
TLTI Tax/Utility Clerk
TLTI Building Assistant
TLTI Fire Department
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's GIS Department
Lansdowne Rural Telephone Company
Canada Post
Bell 911
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Schedule B
Civic Addressing Requirements for Posting of Number
Blade(s) and Signpost(s) Policy
1. Civic addresses are required to identify properties and structures
located along streets so that services can be provided to homes
and businesses in an efficient manner. A civic address shall
consist of a numeral followed by a street name. (example 1233
Prince St).
2. Number Blade(s) and Signpost(s) are available only through the
Township office and shall be posted in accordance with the
requirements of this By-law.
3. The number blade(s) shall be displayed in numeral form (i.e. 12)
and not in written form (i.e. Twelve).
4. The Owner(s) and Occupant(s) are responsible for ensuring that
the number blade(s) and sign post(s) are installed, maintained
and visible at all times and clear of any snow, foliage or other
obstructions that may block visibility of the numbers.
5. All streets in the Township, except in the vil lage of Lansdowne,
Ivy Lea Road, Islands and Water Only Access Properties are
subject to the following:
5.1 The assigned number blade(s) shall be affixed to a sign
post(s) and shall be installed to display the number blade
at a height of generally not less than 1.2 metres (4 feet)
and not greater than 1.9 metres (6 feet) above grade.
5.2 The number blade(s) shall be placed on the sign post(s)
and erected perpendicular to the street to face oncoming
traffic and so as to be clearly visible from both directions
on the travelled portion of the street, clear from any
obstructions.
5.3 The sign post(s) shall be located at the driveway entrance,
placed on the property line and placed at a distance not to
exceed 1 metre (3 feet) from either side of the driveway,
or as otherwise approved by the Township. Where there is
more than one driveway entrance, the owner(s) must
consult with the Township to ensure that the number
blade(s) and signpost(s) are located at the appropriate
driveway entrance.
5.4 Where more than one number blade is posted on a sign
post at the driveway or water access identifying more than
one structure at the location, the number blade(s) shall be
posted in the order that the structures are located on the
driveway or from the water access point. The owner(s)
shall also provide and post the assigned number at the
appropriate location on the structure in a location that is
prominently visible at al l times.
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5.5 All civic addresses on private roads shall be clearly defined.
Where there is a fork in the road on a private road, the
owners shall clearly define which numbers lead in each
direction and ensure that numbers are clearly marked on
each section. Where necessary staff may rename a portion
of a private road to avoid confusion for emergency services
and the cost will be incurred by the owner(s) on the road.
6. Village of Lansdowne and Ivy Lea Road
6.1 Where a structure is located less than 15 metres (50 feet)
from the street, the number blade(s) shall be affixed on
the house, parallel to the street, near the front door,
posted to be prominently visible from the road and easily
seen at night.
6.2 Where a structure on the property is located 15 metres (50
feet) or more from the street, the number blade(s) shall
be posted as per Section 5 of Schedule B to this By-law
Policy.
7. Island Properties and Water Access Only Properties
7.1 The number blade(s) and sign post(s) shall be
permanently affixed on the island or water access only
property so that it is clearly visible at all times from the
end of the dock or if the property does not have a dock,
the number blade(s) and sign post(s) shall be posted at
the main water access/landing point to the property.
7.2 Where there is more than one cottage on a property and
the owner(s) share a dock or main access landing point,
the assigned number blade(s) to each of the cottages shall
be affixed to a common post as described in Section 5 of
Schedule B to this By-law and each owner shall also
provide and post the assigned number at the appropriate
location on the structures, posted in a manner so as to be
prominently visible at all times.
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Schedule C
NAMING OF STREETS, ISLANDS, AND WATER ACCESS ONLY
PROPERTIES
1. General Terms
1.1 Street names shall be issued by the Township.
1.2 All streets accessible to vehicles shall be named.
1.3 The terms Boulevard (Blvd), Drive (Dr), and Road (Rd)
shall be used in the naming of arterial or collector streets.
1.4 The terms Street (St) and Avenue (Ave) shall be reserved
for use in naming of local or other streets.
1.5 The terms Court (Ct) and Place (PI) shall be reserved for
use in naming of a cul-de-sac.
1.6 The term Crescent (Cr) shall be reserved for use in the
naming of crescent streets.
1.7 The term Circle (CI) shall be reserved for use in the naming
of circle streets.
1.8 The term Lane (Ln) shall be reserved for use in the naming
of private streets. A private street is defined as any street
or right-of-way that leads directly or indirectly to a
property which does not have frontage on a public street.
1.9 Street names shall be kept as short as possible to avoid
problems related to the length of sign blades and mapping.
1.10 Street names incorporating both first and last names
should be avoided except in cases where an honour is
being conferred, such as in the recognition of exceptional
individuals or celebrities.
1.11 Streets named after living individuals shall not be
permitted.
1.12 Streets bearing commercial business names shall not be
permitted.
1.13 Street names beginning with silent letters (such as knight)
shall not be permitted.
1.14 The use of symbols (i.e. !, @, #, $, %, A, &, and *) shall
not be permitted.
1.15 The use of apostrophes (') and hyphens (-, _) shall be
avoided.
1.16 The use of alpha characters in front of names (e.g. N, S, E
or W) shall be avoided.
1.17 The use of common sequence numbers which are known
to be stolen on a regular basis (e.g. 420) shall be avoided.
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1.18 Street names which duplicate existing names, are
phonetically similar, or are easily confused with any street
name used or reserved for use in the United Counties of
Leeds and Grenville shall not be permitted. Consultation
with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's GIS
department will assist with reviewing any duplicate names
in the surrounding areas as well.
1.19 Street names which attempt to differentiate by the use of
differing suffixes shall not be permitted (i.e. Gore Road,
Gore Avenue).
1.20 Any proposed street names which contain geographical
reference should be appropriate to the location (i.e.
Riverside Drive should be beside a river).
1.21 Names that lend themselves to inappropriate short forms
or modification shall be avoided.
1.22 Names that are discriminatory, offensive, or derogatory
shall not be permitted.
1.23 Within new subdivisions or other development projects, a
theme should be selected and followed in the naming of
multiple streets.
1.24 Continuity in the naming of a single thoroughfare shall be
required whenever possible. A street running continually
should have the same name throughout its entire length.
If development is phased, and a street will eventual ly
connect, the thoroughfare continuity naming convention
should apply.
1.25 The use of historical names is encouraged where
appropriate.
1.26 Council shall be the approval authority for the selection of
a street name.
2. Street Names and Civic Addresses for Plans of Subdivision
2.1 Draft Plans of Subdivision shall be submitted to the
Township by the Developer with the proposed new
highways or private streets demarcated as "Street A",
"Street B", etc. The Township shall consult with the United
Counties of Leeds and Grenville's GIS department to
review the names against the 911 database to ensure
there is no duplication of names in the area.
2.2 Following the approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision by
the County, the developer shall formally submit, in writing,
the proposed names of the new highways or private
streets to the Township for review and approval. Once the
Township has formally approved the street names and
provided written confirmation to the developer, the street
names shall be shown on the Final Plan of Subdivision to
be submitted to the Township for approval and
registration.
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2.3 A sign indicating the approved street name shall be
erected before the issuance of a Building Permit(s) in the
subdivision.
2.4 Civic addresses will be assigned to the lots established by
the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision prior to the final
registration of the Plan and forwarded to the notification
list as per Section 8.1 immediately upon completion.
2.5 The assigned civic addresses are tentative until the final
registration of the Plan of Subdivision.
2.6 For a lot(s) with more than one frontage on a road, the
lot(s) will be assigned a civic address on the road frontage
where primary vehicular access is to be provided.
3. Public Street Naming — General Terms
3.1 Public street names shal l be approved and issued by the
Township in consultation with the applicable authority who
is maintaining the road including the United Counties of
Leeds and Grenville, Ministry of Transportation, and the
St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
3.2 Public street renaming shall be assigned as part of the
procedures related to the public road renaming procedure.
3.1 Change (renaming) of street names is subject to Council
approval in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.
3.2 Notice of the renaming of a public road shall follow the
Township By-law for the Giving of Public Notice.
3.3 The application of proposed street names shall be subject
to the approval of the Township.
3.4 Where a street name is changed (renamed) by the
Township at the request of a property owner(s), the
property owner(s) shall pay the fee as set out in the
current General Fees and Rates By-law as well as the cost
of administration and installing new signage.
3.5 When an existing street is being renamed, there shall be a
public notification process to obtain comments and/or
suggestions respecting the new street name. All comments
and suggestions will be reviewed and a recommendation
for a new street name will be submitted to Council for
approval.
3.6 When a street is to be named, the Township shal l consult
with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's GIS
division to ensure that the potential name(s) meets their
guidelines prior to Council approval.
3.7 When a street name is approved, the sign shal l be installed
by the applicable agency responsible for the street.
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4. Public Street Renaming Procedure
4.1 When an existing public street is being renamed public
notification is required to obtain comments and/or
suggestions respecting the new street name.
4.2 Notice will be sent by mail to the current mailing address,
based on the current tax roll, of all property owner(s)
adjacent to the public street. Notice shall also be sent to
the agency responsible for the maintenance of the street
and posted on the Township's website and social media.
The notice shall contain:
a) An overview of the request for street renaming;
b) Reference to this By-law for the listing of appropriate
names;
c) Name of staff contact;
d) Date that comments or proposed street names should
be submitted to the Township; and
e) Key Map with the public street highlighted.
4.3 Staff shall consult the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville's GIS division to ensure that the potential
name(s) meets County guidelines.
4.4 The Municipal Heritage Committee may be consulted when
applications to rename streets are submitted to the
Township.
4.5 A report with the comments and name suggestions for
renaming will be prepared for Council. Council shall review
the proposed names and will provide direction to staff with
the tentatively approved name.
4.6 Upon receiving Council approval, the Township shall assign
all civic addresses on the public street and forward the key
map to all civic address contact agencies and Canada Post
for updating in their records.
4.7 A letter shall be sent to all owner(s) adjacent to the public
street advising of the approved name and providing
direction on purchasing and installing the signage for the
number blade(s) and signpost(s) if required.
4.8 The Township, or applicable Agency, shall purchase the
sign and install it and any costs shall be collected as set
out in this by-law and the Township General Rates and
Fees By-law.
4.9 An inspection wil l be completed by the Township to ensure
any updated addressing and road signs are posted in
accordance with this by-law.
4.10 It is the responsibility of the property owners to notify all
utilities, hydro, school boards, agencies, etc. of the change
of their civic address. The Township will notify all required
agencies, including the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville's GIS Department.
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5. Private Street Naming - General Terms
5.1 Private street names shall be approved by Council and
issued by the Township.
5.2 Private street names shall be assigned as part of the
procedures related to the private street naming
procedure.
5.3 When a new private street is proposed as part of a
consent application, a condition shall be recommended
to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Consent
Granting Authority that the private street be named prior
to the release of the conditions.
5.4 Notice of new private street names shall follow the
Township By-law for the Giving of Public Notice.
5.5 Where a street name is changed (renamed) by the
Township at the request of a property owner(s), the
property owner(s) shall pay the fee as set out in the
current General Fees and Rates By-law as well as the cost
of administration and installing new signage and
blades/posts.
5.6 When a private street name is approved, the
owner(s)/user(s)/association(s) etc. of the private street
shall be responsible for purchasing and installing the sign
to Township standards. The sign shall only be purchased
from a company approved by the Township's Public
Works Department. The cost of the sign shall be paid by
the owner(s). The owner(s) shall be responsible to
fix/replace the sign if it becomes damaged or stolen
within fifteen days of it being identified as missing.
5.7 The owner(s) and road association(s) of private streets
and rights-of-way are responsible for ensuring that
internal street name signage has been clearly marked
along the length of the roadway. If it is reported to the
Township that the signage has not been adequately
erected, the Township shall notify the owners adjacent to
the private street or right-of-way and provide thirty (30)
days to rectify the situation.
6. Private Street Naming Procedure
6.1 When an existing or new private street is being named,
there shall be a public notification process to obtain
comments and/or suggestions respecting the new street
name.
6.2 The notification will be sent by mail to the current mailing
address as per the tax roll to all property owners adjacent
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The notice shall contain:
a) An overview of the request for road renaming;
b) Reference to this By-law for the listing of appropriate
names;
c) Name of staff contact;
d) Reference to the responsibility of the owner(s) to
purchase and maintain signage;
e) Date that comments or proposed road names should
be submitted to the Township; and
f) Key Map with the private street highlighted.
6.3 Staff will consult the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville's GIS division to ensure that the potential
name(s) meets County guidelines.
6.4 The notice of public meeting shall be completed as per the
Giving of Public Notice By-law - Naming of Private Roads.
The notice shall contain:
a) Date, time and location of the public meeting;
b) The proposed name of the private street;
c) When and where to make oral submissions and
written comments; and
d) Key Map of the area with the private street
highlighted.
6.5 A report with the comments and name suggestions will be
prepared for Council. Council will review the proposed
names and will provide direction to staff with the
tentatively approved name.
6.6 Upon receiving Council approval, the Township shal l
assign all civic addresses on the private street and
forward the key map to all civic address contact agencies
and Canada Post for updating in their records.
6.7 A letter shall be sent to all owner(s) adjacent to the
private street advising of the approved name and
reviewing the process on purchasing and installing the
signage for the street name and number blade(s) and sign
post(s).
6.8 The owners shall provide photographic evidence
demonstrating the location of the installed sign to
Township staff.
7. Inspection of Existing Street Name Signage on Private Streets
7.1 Should a complaint be received about the lack of signage
on a private street, Staff will inspect the private street. If
an infraction of this by-law is identified notification will be
sent to the private road association or owner(s) of
properties abutting the private road to provide proper
signage. A time frame to comply with this by-law will be
given in accordance with the weather conditions. If it is
not completed the Township may install signage and the
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cost shall be divided by all the property owner(s) adjacent
to the lane and invoiced to them.
8. Island Naming - General Terms
8.1 Islands are officially named by the Ontario Geographic
Names Board through the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry.
8.2 Requests to formally name/change the name of an island,
must be submitted by the owner(s) of the island directly
to their office. Their office will seek input from the
Municipality during their consultation process.
8.3 When an unnamed island is proposed to be severed as
part of a consent application, a condition shall be
recommended to the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville that the island be named. As this process can
take longer than one year to complete, the condition shall
state:
"The owner(s) of the subject island shall submit a
proposed name for the island to the Ontario Geographic
Names Board through the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry. Notification from their office confirming that
they have received the request and have initiated the
process to name the island shall be required to satisfy this
condition."
8.4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all properties
are required to have a civic address. The Chief Building
Official may issue a building permit for an unnamed
island, once he/she has received confirmation that the
owner has applied to the Ontario Geographic Names
Board and the process has started to name the island. The
Chief Building Official shall place the following for the civic
address on the building permit placard:
"(Legal Description of the island property), (waterbody),
island name under review by the Ontario Geographic
Names Board."
Example: Lans Con 7, Part Lot 18, Charleston Lake,
Island name under review by the Ontario
Geographic Names Board.
9. Island Civic Addressing Procedure
9.1 Upon receipt of the official name for an Island by the
Ontario Geographic Names Board, the Municipality shall
assign all civic addresses to the island and shall notify all
required agencies, including the United Counties of Leeds
and Grenville's GIS Department.
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9.2 When an island name is approved, the owner(s)/
user(s)/association(s) etc. of the island shall be
responsible for purchasing and installing the number
blade(s) and signpost(s). The blade(s) and signpost(s) are
required to be purchased from the Township and installed
in accordance with this By-law.
9.3 The owner(s) shall provide photographic evidence to the
Township that the number blade(s) and signpost(s) sign
has been installed.
10. Waterbody Naming — General Terms
10.1 Waterbody names including channels, bays etc. are
officially named by the Ontario Geographic Names Board
through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
10.2 Requests to formally name/change the name a
waterbody, must be submitted by a resident directly to
their office. Their office will seek input from the
Municipality during their consultation process.
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