The City of Ottawa’s winter overnight parking regulations are in effect between November 15 and April 1st. Parking is not permitted on city streets between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. when 7 cm of snow or more is forecast by Environment Canada in the Ottawa area and the City has enacted a…
Nathan’s mother contacted our office because of issues with a property she rents that were not up to standard and were affecting her son’s health. We contacted By-Law and they went to the house the next day and issued a warning to the landlord to make repairs. If you would like to report a possible…
In the City of Ottawa, dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times, unless they are on private property or in a designated off-leash area. Parks can provide a pleasant and safe environment in which to exercise dogs. Safety for other park users is also a consideration however. The Animal Care and Control…
Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of regulations governing private sector rental properties to address public health and safety, consumer protection, community nuisances and other areas of municipal concern. This review includes a review of policy options to address housing conditions, student housing, rooming houses and shared accommodations. Please be advised that Maclaren…
Ottawa – The City’s Transportation Committee today approved an updated parking strategy that will help improve service and ensure short-term parking is available to support businesses, institutions and tourism. Street parking rates would be based on demand for parking in each parking zone. The City would collect and review parking data twice a year and…
Summer is ending and that means kids are heading back to school. Younger children often lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely. They may dart into the street after a toy or forget to look both ways when crossing. Don’t be surprised to see By-law and Police Officers conducting enforcement in school zones across the…
On August 29th, The Community and Protective Services Committee approved two motions to amend the Vehicle for Hire By-law. The first would authorize the Chief License Inspector to approve using alternative technologies for taxi metres that would enable flexible pricing when an app is used to book a taxi. The second would reduce the number…
On August 29th, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved a by-law review work plan. Over this Term of Council, the City would review 34 by-laws or by-law projects. The Committee approved a work plan that includes reviews of waste collection, rental accommodations, clothing donation boxes, vacant buildings, designated spaces for street food vendors…