If you have a noise complaint against your neighbour, or you’re looking for a smoke-free supper on a restaurant patio, there are now updated bylaws that will govern those issues.
During its June 10 regular meeting, city council gave third reading to an amended smoking bylaw, noise bylaw and building bylaw, making them official.
Coun. Brian Swanson voted against all three amended bylaws.
More information about the amended smoking bylaw can be found here, here and here.
The amended noise bylaw provides a solution to noise-related complaints in downtown Moose Jaw. There were limited regulations in place to address such concerns. Sanctioned outdoor events will be exempt from noise requirements until 11 p.m. This is an extension from the 10 p.m. deadline by which other users must abide. Giving a time extension for events allows crowds to disperse that may end close to, or past, 10 p.m.
More information about the noise bylaw can be found here.
Amendments to the building bylaw mean soundproofing will be required in separate mixed-use buildings that have walls flush with one another.
The proposed Ride-hailing Bylaw was given three readings and approved. This bylaw provides regulations for the operation of ride-hail — or ride-sharing — companies within Moose Jaw, while ensuring the safety of passengers and the vehicles they hire.
Information about this bylaw can be found here.
The proposed Licensing Bylaw was given three readings and approved. This bylaw exempts taxis, limousines, shuttles and ride-hailing companies from business licence requirements.
The Taxi, Limousine and Shuttle Bylaw as given three readings, but since Swanson vote against the bylaw, it must become back to a future council meeting for official approval.
This bylaw provides regulations for the operation of taxis, limousines and shuttles within Moose Jaw and better ensures the safety of passengers and the vehicles they hire.
The next regular council meeting is Monday, June 24.
