returning such reports. Detailed financial breakdowns for regulatory options, including costs associated with administrative, inspection or enforcement processes, would be included in the report should Council request it.
Consultations:
Bill Tetler, Manager of By-law Enforcement
Anne Marie Albidone, Manager of Environmental Services
Rob Vani, Manager of Inspections
Adam Szymczak, Senior Planner - Zoning
Jude Malott, Executive Initiatives Coordinator
Conclusion:
The recent increase in complaints related to clothing donation bins correlates to the current pandemic climate as complaints have been negligible in previous years. A review of comparable municipalities indicates a trend in Ontario towards regulating clothing donation bins through licencing regimes sharing similar qualities across jurisdictions. If Council wishes to regulate clothing donation bins, a stand-alone by-law or an additional schedule to the Licensing by-law could be created to address some issues related to blight, safety, misleading signage, bin locations and zones of operation. Zoning By-law 8600 could also be amended to define and regulate clothing donation bins, but similar results could be achieved with more efficient enforcement options through licensing.
Planning Act Matters: N/A
Approvals:
Name | Title |
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Gary Cian | Deputy License Commissioner/SeniorManager of Policy, Gaming, Licensing andBy-law Enforcement |
Thom Hunt | City Planner |
Shelby Askin Hager | City Solicitor, Corporate Leader for Economic Development and Public Safety |
Valerie Critchley | City Clerk/License Commissioner, Corporate Leader for Public Engagement and Human Services |
Onorio Colucci | Chief Administrative Officer |