Fines enforced

Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor

 

The Town of Strathmore is going to issue fines to enforce compliance by residents, to actions requested on matters concerning private property.
“We had roundtable talks with staff and we will continue to talk to people and work on this,” said Mel Tiede, Town of Strathmore’s director of corporate services.
Bylaw 17-02 passed third reading on Jan. 11. The bylaw establishes a $250 fine for recreational vehicles or storage units kept for extended periods in front yards of residential properties. Parking cannot be longer than three days in a one-week period.
“There are a number of options available to residents, including renting a space at one of the many storage businesses,” said Tiede.
The Town of Strathmore development officer will have the authority to fine residents $500 for having a sea can storage unit on residential lots. The development officer will notify the owner by letter that they are required to remove the unit from their property.
Sign infractions will see $500 fines based on a decision forwarded by the town’s downtown design review committee, as a way to deal with temporary signage left up longer than necessary.
Development fees will also double should work commence prior to the issue of development permits.
Staff said the fines reflect the cost of staff investigations, processing the paperwork and information related to the infractions. Bylaws can be read in full on the Town of Strathmore website.