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Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the Community Standards By-Law, as Amended by the Administrative Policies Committee on Nov. 9, 2023.
Dec. 8 update: Council approved the Community Standards By-Law on Nov. 21. Discussion, deliberation and amendments preceded the passing of the by-law. We encourage participants to watch the Council meeting and read the minutes from the meeting for additional information.
The safety and well-being of our residents and visitors, and a clean and enjoyable environment where everyone feels included, are priorities for the City of Kingston. The vision of the Community Standards By-Law is for the community to work together to create a livable Kingston.
On June 29, 2022, Kingston City Council directed staff to draft aContinue reading
Dec. 8 update: Council approved the Community Standards By-Law on Nov. 21. Discussion, deliberation and amendments preceded the passing of the by-law. We encourage participants to watch the Council meeting and read the minutes from the meeting for additional information.
The safety and well-being of our residents and visitors, and a clean and enjoyable environment where everyone feels included, are priorities for the City of Kingston. The vision of the Community Standards By-Law is for the community to work together to create a livable Kingston.
On June 29, 2022, Kingston City Council directed staff to draft a by-law that would help deter certain types of nuisance behaviours in the community. The draft of the Community Standards By-Law includes:
Odours
Construction Materials and Construction Dust
Idling
Feeding of Wildlife
Textile Collection Sites & Flyers
Safe Use of Public Spaces
Damage to City Property
We are collecting feedback and input from community groups, partner organizations, businesses, and residents to ensure the Community Standards By-Law is meeting the needs of our community. Feedback will be considered as staff further refine the by-law.
Thank you for your interest in the draft Community Standards By-law. We look forward to reviewing your feedback. Comments or questions can still be submitted by email to Jenna Morley.
Thank you for your interest in the draft Community Standards By-law. We look forward to reviewing your feedback. Comments or questions can still be submitted by email to Jenna Morley. Updates on next steps and the final version of the by-law will be posted on this page. Join the project list to be notified of any updates.
Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the Community Standards By-Law, as Amended by the Administrative Policies Committee on Nov. 9, 2023.
Thank you for your interest in the draft Community Standards By-law. We look forward to reviewing your feedback. Comments or questions can still be submitted by email to jmorley@CityofKingston.ca. Updates on next steps and the final version of the by-law will be posted on this page. Join the project list to be notified of any updates.
Community Standards By-Law has finished this stage
Staff conduct background legal research and municipal scan of public nuisance by-laws
Winter 2023
Community Standards By-Law has finished this stage
Staff conduct meetings with other municipalities regarding creation of public nuisance by-law
Inter-departmental working group is formed to discuss and review Community Standards By-Law
Public Engagement Strategy is finalized
Spring 2023
Community Standards By-Law has finished this stage
Initial draft of Community Standards By-Law is prepared
Inter-departmental working group meets to review and discuss by-law
Draft Community Standards By-Law is revised based on feedback
Draft Community Standards By-Law is presented to the City’s Department Leadership Group for feedback
Draft Community Standards By-Law is revised based on feedback
Summer 2023
Community Standards By-Law has finished this stage
Staff facilitate meetings with key participants, including the DBIA, Tourism Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners, Kingston Police, KFL&A Public Health and local community groups
Public comments are received on the draft Community Standards By-Law
Fall 2023
Community Standards By-Law is currently at this stage
Draft Community Standards By-Law presented to Council
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