The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) undertook a review of municipal bylaws in order to determine what amendments, if any, were required to deliver extraordinary Games.
Several amendments have been made to municipal bylaws including Parking and Traffic Amendment Bylaws, Noise Control Bylaws and the Sign Bylaw. Keep reading for more details.
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Noise Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1926, 2009 |
The installation of Games related temporary infrastructure in a short period of time requires work outside of normal hours. This bylaw provides exemptions from noise arising from the construction, reconstruction and alteration, repair of any competition or non-competition venue designated for the Games from December 28, 2009 to March 31, 2010. |
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Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1925, 2009 |
Businesses operating in Whistler are required to have a valid sign permit for each sign as per the Consolidated Sign Bylaw No. 588, 1987. This bylaw expands the definition of what is a "sign" and addresses new technologies and advertising. |
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Parking and Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 1927, 2009 |
Special Parking Regulations during the Olympic Games Period are in effect February 1 to 28, 2010. No parking on the odd side of the street at any time year round. No parking on even side of the street 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No parking on transit routes either side. Map of transit routes available at: here. |
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Parking and Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 1936, 2009 |
Effective February 1 to 28 2010, oversized vehicles will be prohibited during peak hours. Permitted delivery times in the Village & Upper Village are between 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and the remainder of the municipality between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Function Junction will remain unrestricted to oversized vehicles. Quick Delivery Zones allow smaller delivery vehicles to make essential deliveries throughout the day. Smaller delivery vehicles are permitted from noon to 3 p.m. and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. (Village and Upper Village) and 4p.m. to 6 a.m. (Whistler Creek). Businesses may apply for a quick delivery permit from the Municipality by submitting proof of a valid commercial use vehicle insurance policy. The remainder of Whistler including Function Junction will remain unrestricted to smaller delivery vehicles. |
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Municipal Ticket Amendment Bylaw No. 1932 |
This Bylaw allows Bylaw Officers and the RCMP to issue tickets to owners of land that contravene the Zoning and Parking Bylaw 3030, 1983. |
When all efforts at obtaining compliance with Municipal Bylaws have failed, Bylaw Enforcement Officers must decide whether the contravention of the Bylaw requires enforcement by issuance of a Parking Offence Notice or Municipal Ticket Information (MTI).
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**Please note: If you do not provide sufficient details, your payment might not be credited to you, and the fine may remain outstanding. By paying the fine, you will be deemed to have pleaded guilty tot he described offence.
After Hours Drop Box: Evenings, weekends and Statutory Holidays payments may be deposited in a locked drop box located at Municipal Hall. Please do not deposit cash in the drop box. Be sure to include all the information as described above under By Mail or In Person.
For Parking Tickets: Disputes must be received via the website or in writing within 10 calendar days of ticket issuance.
To access our on-line dispute form, go to our website at www.whistler.ca. Under the residents tab, follow the links to: Parking at Parking Dispute Form.
To ensure an appeal is processed all correspondence must include a return address, parking offence notice number and license plate number. **Please note: Parking offence notices cannot be disputed over the phone.
Yes. If you dispute the allegation contained in the ticket you or your agent will have to go to the Provincial Court of British Columbia for a hearing.
How can a notice of dispute be mailed?
If you wish to send your notice of dispute by mail, write to the following address:
Resort Municipality of Whistler,
4315 Blackcomb Way,
2nd Floor,
Whistler, BC
V0N 1B4
Your notice of dispute should contain the following information: the ticket number (from the top right corner of the ticket) your full name and mailing address-the date of offence and the bylaw name and section of the offence.
**Please note: If you do not provide these details, the notice of dispute may not provide sufficient information, and you may be deemed not to have disputed the described offence.
If you wish to dispute, you have up to 14 days from the Date of Service shown on the face of the ticket to deliver, have delivered or mail your notice of dispute.
Yes. You may deliver your notice of dispute to the above address. You should bring your copy of the ticket, and you may be asked to fill out a notice of dispute form.
You will receive notice in the mail from the Provincial Court Registry telling you the time and location of your hearing. If you do not attend the court on the indicated date, the ticket will be treated as not disputed, you may be convicted in your absence and without a hearing and upon conviction, the fine amount will be imposed for the offence charged
During the Games the Bylaw department will have 10 Bylaw Officers. Their job will be to ensure smooth operations and help the RMOW deliver extraordinary Games.
For example, Bylaws dealing with increased traffic in Whistler during the 2010 Winter Games are dependent on the municipality being able to enforce them. That's where our Bylaw Officers step in. Bylaw Officers support our community and deliver efficient and effective village operations for everyone.
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