Homeowner Responsibilities
The Zoning Bylaw requires that residential property owners landscape any front or side yards that are visible from a public street. For new homes, this must be done within 18 months of occupancy.
According to the Zoning Bylaw, there are only certain materials that homeowners can use to landscape. These are:
- Grass seed or sod
- Washed gravel or shale
- Flower beds or cultivated gardens
- Trees, shrubs or other plants
- Outdoor furniture or sculptures
- Fences or walls
- Decorative bricks, pavers or stones
HOA Responsibilities
Ongoing maintenance and beautification of roadways, boulevards, community flowers, additional landscaping and garbage collection as required over and above City maintenance. This map indicates the requirement from the contractor hired by the HOA.
Reporting Your Concerns
If you have a concern about landscaping you see in your neighbourhood:
- Discuss the concern with the property owner
- Record the address of the improper landscaping and a description of the problem if you can’t resolve it directly with the property owner
- Call 311 and provide your name, address, phone number, and the details of your concern