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Community Standards at a Glance

23 April 2021

Community Standards make the region of Wood Buffalo the beautiful and inclusive place we call home. We've collected an overview of the Bylaw for you to see below. If you are looking for more, visit rmwb.ca/bylaw


Community Standards Bylaw At a Glance
Noise Control
Noise from your property should not disturb your neighbour's peace before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday or a statutory holiday.
Construction Activity
Construction hours are 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Monday – Friday) and 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Saturday – Sunday or a statutory holiday).
Littering and Dumping
Discarding litter in a public place, including a Charity Collection Site, except in a receptacle intended for such use, is not permitted. Business owners must ensure litter is not allowed to accumulate.
Graffiti
Graffiti is not permitted on any building without prior written consent of the property owner.
Panhandling
Panhandling is not permitted in a manner that obstructs or impedes the convenient passage of people or vehicles within a public place. Nor is it permitted when someone has already refused or declined the solicitation.
Idling
Parked vehicles mustn't idle for more than 30 minutes at any time, except when temperatures are above 30 degrees or minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Nuisance on Property
Nuisances are not permitted on residential property. Examples of nuisance include: excessive weeds, grass higher than 15 centimetres, loose litter or garbage, excessive accumulation of building material or vehicle parts, and damaged/deteriorated fencing.
Sidewalks
Snow/ice must be removed from any sidewalk within 48 hours after the snow/ice is deposited.
Boulevards
Residents are required to maintain any boulevard adjacent to the property they own or occupy by keeping grass cut to a length of no more than 15 centimetres and removing any excessive accumulation of weeds, leaves, or other debris.
Water, Eaves Trough and Downspouts
Drainage from downspouts, eaves throughs or sump pumps must not be directed onto an adjacent property, sidewalk, or public space.