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1. What are the recent changes to the Community Standards Bylaw?

Noise
“Heavy Equipment” means machinery such as backhoes, graders, dump trucks etc. used for snow clearing purposes; contractors using heavy equipment carrying on snow removal from commercial, industrial or institutional sites.

Grass and Weeds
Cut the grass and weeds before it exceeds eight (8) inches in length;

Overhanging Trees and Shrubs
Prune any overhanging trees in alleyways to the height of 4 meters (13 ft) from the ground. Prune any trees overhanging sidewalks to a height of 2.4 meters (8 ft) from the ground. All shrubs or bushes adjacent to public sidewalks must be trimmed to be a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) away from a public sidewalk so as to not impede pedestrian traffic. Prune any trees or shrubs that, in any way, interfere with or endanger visibility to street signage or roadways, or interfere with sidewalk or roadway clearance or any lines, poles, conduits, pipes, sewer, fire hydrants or any other works of the City or any other public utility;

No Parking on Front Yards
No owner or occupant of a premise shall park any motor vehicle, recreation vehicle, or trailer on the Front Yard, as defined by the Land Use Bylaw, as of their property except where there is a properly constructed and surfaced driveway.

2. Community Standards Bylaw - Key Points

Residents are responsible for taking care of their property, if you notice a property that is not abiding by the following standards, please let our Bylaw Officers know. Our officers operate on a complaint-based system but will proactively follow up with egregiously unsightly properties.

• Grass is to be cut before it exceeds eight (8) inches in length;
• Destroy, control, and prevent the spread or scattering of Prohibited Noxious Weeds;
• Accumulations of rubbish or garbage are not permitted;
• Residents are allowed one dilapidated vehicle on their property as long as that vehicle is in the process of being salvaged as a hobby;
• Trees or shrubs that interfere with street signage, roadways, sidewalks, fire hydrants, or public utilities are to be pruned.

3. Taxi Licensing Process

The Bylaw Officers are responsible for reviewing taxi business applications and driver’s license applications; the officers must collect the following information on a yearly basis for license renewals:

Licensing of Taxi Businesses, applicants must provide:

• A valid livery license issued by the Government of the Province of Alberta;
• A Mechanical Fitness Report for all taxis;
• A valid City of Lacombe Business License;
• A valid Brokerage License;
• Valid insurance documents.

Licensing of Taxi Drivers, applicants must provide:

• A criminal record check;
• Driver’s abstract;
• Commercial driver’s license.

Licensed Taxi Companies in the City of Lacombe:

• Good Guy Cab Co.

4. Can I park my trailer or fifth-wheel on the street?

Lacombe City Council has amended Traffic Bylaw 223 to restrict the parking of recreational vehicles (motor homes, holiday trailers, campers, tent trailers or any buses or trucks converted for use as recreation vehicles) on city streets and highways. According to Traffic Bylaw 223:

• No person shall park any trailer upon any highway or street within the City of Lacombe unless the trailer is attached to a vehicle.
• A recreational vehicle may not be permitted to park on a street if a Peace Officer determines that the vehicle is a traffic or public safety hazard.
• Recreational vehicles and trailers parked on a property must be fully contained within the property. No portion of a recreational vehicle or trailer is permitted to protrude into a street, laneway or sidewalk.
• Pursuant to City of Lacombe Traffic Bylaw 223 and the Provincial Traffic Safety Act, all vehicles must be moved every 72 hours.

5. Can I run a cord across the sidewalk to plug in my car or trailer?

Electrical extension cords must not be placed across public sidewalks or driveways because they create a dangerous trip hazard.

If you need to plug in your vehicles or trailers, please ensure that the extension cord is suspended 8 feet (2.4 metres) above the sidewalk. This requirement is in effect year-round.

6. Who is responsible for keeping my sidewalk clear?

It is the responsibility of all residents, whether they own or rent their home, to keep public sidewalks adjoining their property clear of ice, snow, sand, or other debris.

You are required to clear away snow and ice within 48 hours of the time when the material was formed or deposited.

7. Where can I shovel my snow from my sidewalk or driveway?

Snow, ice, sand, and other debris should not be shoveled into a nearby gutter or onto any other portion of a public roadway.

Water dripping from an awning, eavestrough, or another part of a building onto a public roadway or sidewalk must be removed by the owner or occupier to prevent the formation of ice.

8. Can I put up garage sale signs?

Garage sale signs are unsightly and often create litter. Besides your own property, the only place garage sale signs permitted to be posted within Lacombe are on the garage sale notice boards located at the Lacombe Memorial Centre and the Recreation Complex.

Anyone who places such signage on City boulevards, sidewalks, streetlights, etc. may be ticketed and fined. Any such signs found will be removed and destroyed.

9. Can I set a trap if I have stray cats coming into my yard?

Please view the How to Borrow a Cat Trap (PDF) for more information.

10. How and where do I licence my pet?

Pet licenses can be obtained at City Hall, located at:
5432 56 Avenue
Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

Please refer to the Pet License Fees page for further details. Lifetime licenses are available for purchase.

11. What are my responsibilities as a pet owner?

Pet owners are respected to adhere to the following responsibilities:

• All pets MUST be leashed within the boundaries of the City of Lacombe, except in the off-leash area located on Len Thompson Drive and on animal owner’s private property. Pets are not allowed in areas containing playground equipment.
• All dogs and cats within city boundaries must be licensed.
• Cats must remain on the property of their owner. Pet owners who allow their cat to roam can receive fines starting at $150.
• Pick up after your pet. The City receives many complaints from park and trail system users regarding people not ’scooping poop’ after their pets defecate. Failure to pickup after your pet will result in a fine of $100.

12. What do I do if I have lost my pet or have found a dog or cat?

During regular business hours please contact Enforcement Services at 403-782-1269, ext. 1.

Outside of business hours, to report a missing dog or cat as lost or found, please contact Animal Control Services (Klassic Kennels) at 403-506-9380.

13. Are there any quiet hours?

Yes! Quiet hours are from 10 P.M. to 7 A.M., during these hours residents should not operate snow or leaf blowers, tools, machinery, or equipment so as to create noise or disturbance. However, this does not apply to work carried out by the City.