The City works with residents to resolve common bylaw concerns and maintain a safe, respectful community. This section provides information on frequent infractions such as parking, noise, property upkeep and animal-related issues, along with how they’re addressed through education, compliance and enforcement.
Commonly investigated Bylaw concerns include:
Public unpleasantries, including bullying, excessive noise and other offences such as disturbing the peace are often reported.
Please note that this is in no way a complete replication of Bylaw C-1103, but a compilation of the most commonly referenced sections.
Noise: Residents should expect not to be disturbed by noise and also have a responsibility not to make unreasonable noise that disturbs their neighbours. Noise includes but is not limited to: yelling, loud music, revving a vehicle's engine etc.. Be considerate of your neighbours and avoid the operation of construction equipment and power tools, such as lawn mowers or snow-clearing devices, in residential areas during "quiet hours."
Bullying: No person shall commit the act of bullying against another person, whether through direct contact, written or electronic communication, or any other means.
Hazing: No person shall commit the act of hazing against a minor.
Bodily Waste: No person shall urinate or defecate on public property.
Causing a Disturbance: No person shall cause a disturbance on public property by fighting, swearing, or using insulting language.
Fines: For first offence there is a specified penalty of $250. For second and subsequent offences, fines range from $500 - $2500.
The following is a list of the key points of Bylaw C-1166. Please note that this is in no way a complete replication of the bylaw, but a compilation of the most commonly referenced sections.
Removal: Every occupant, or owner, of property adjacent to a sidewalk, shall remove or cause to be removed and cleared away, any snow or ice, from the adjacent sidewalk and the removal shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours following the most recent deposit of snow or ice.
Relocation: A person shall not remove snow or ice from a sidewalk by placing it or causing it to be placed, on the roadway adjacent to the sidewalk, except to the extent that removal of the snow and ice to private property is impractical.
The Alberta Tobacco Reduction Act affects Grande Prairie businesses and residents by outlining where smoking and vaping are restricted and how these rules are enforced within the community.
Please note that this is in no way a complete replication of Bylaw C-1278, but a compilation of the most commonly referenced sections.
Under the Tobacco Reduction Act, no person shall smoke:
- in a public place (City building, restaurant, hotel, enclosed parking garages, bus shelter etc..)
- in a workplace (includes any part of the building such as stairwells, storage areas, enclosed parking garages etc..)
- in a vehicle in which a minor is present (under 18 years of age)
- in a public vehicle (transit bus, taxi)
- within 5 meters of any doorway, window or air intake of a public place
Residents can consume cannabis in a few public places with the following restrictions in place.
Don’t smoke, vape, apply, inhale, or ingest cannabis:- Any place you can’t smoke tobacco
- Downtown between 100 Avenue to 101 Avenue and 102 Street to 98 Street
- Where smoking is prohibited by a public sign
- In a place that is harmful to others
- Within a 30 meter radius of:
- A public park, recreation facility or parade
- Where children are playing or congregating
- An outdoor special event, unless in an area specified by the event organizers as a cannabis consumption area
- The front entrance to a commercial movie theatre
By-law Officers, Peace Officers, and RCMP Officers may issue violation tickets with fines of up to $250.00 to those who do not adhere to the laws outlined by the Municipal, Provincial, or Federal Governments.
Minimum property standards outline the responsibilities of property and land owners regarding land & building maintenance.
Please note that this is in no way a complete replication of Bylaw C-1293, but a compilation of the most commonly referenced sections.
The Bylaw clearly outlines the following:
- What constitutes a nuisance in the community?
- What action will be taken by the municipality to decrease nuisances in the community?
- What rights are available to the property owner who disagrees with the municipality’s assessment of the nuisance?
- What action will be taken if the property owner refuses to comply with municipal directives to remedy the nuisance?
A Recreational Vehicle (RV) is defined as a vehicle that is designed, constructed and equipped, as a temporary dwelling place, living abode or sleeping place.
Following is a list of the key points of Bylaw C-1166. Please note that this is in no way a complete replication of the bylaw, but a compilation of the most commonly referenced sections.
Private Property Parking
As long as the RV is set back at least 1.5m from the interior edge of the sidewalk, or where no sidewalk exists, from the curb. For further information on RV Parking, please refer to Traffic Bylaw C-1166.
To access private property with an RV through a City utility lot, park, or boulevard a Vehicular Access Permit from Parks Operations is required.
Occupying RV's
A person shall not occupy any recreational vehicle or travel trailer at any time while it is parked on public property (roadway or parking lot).
Street Parking RV's
From April 1 to October 31, an RV registered to a City of Grande Prairie address can be parked on the street in a location directly adjacent to the RV owner's residence for no more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours. After that time, the RV must be moved to an off-highway location for at least twenty-four (24) consecutive hours before it can be parked on the roadway again.
RV's shall not be parked on the street in any manner as to create an obstruction or prevent the safe passage of vehicles or pedestrians.