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COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1

BYLAW NO. 3002

BEING A BYLAW OF COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1 FOR THE PURPOSES

OF CONTROLLING AND REGULATING THE USE OF CAMPGROUNDS, PARKS

AND TRAILS WITHIN COUNTY PARKLAND

WHEREAS the Council of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 deems it expedient to establish

rules and regulations in order to protect and preserve natural ecosystems while promoting safe

and responsible recreation activities within Campgrounds and Parklands as defined herein,

together with penalties for non-compliance with the Bylaw;

AND WHEREAS this Bylaw applies to all of those areas of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1

which are defined as “Parkland” herein, unless this bylaw provides to the contrary;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, duly assembled, under

and by virtue of the authority conferred upon Council by the Municipal Government Act,

Chapter M-26, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, the Forest and Prairie Protection Act,

Chapter F-19, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, and the Traffic Safety Act, Chapter T-6, RSA

2000 and amendments thereto, enacts as follows:

PART 1 – INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

1.1 This Bylaw shall be cited as the “Parkland Conservation Bylaw.”

1.2 In this Bylaw:

a) “Animal” means any creature kept by any Person for their personal pleasure or

enjoyment, or for subsistence purposes, or for profit either commercially or

personally, and includes, but is not limited to, cats, dogs, Horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits,

chickens, game birds, and wildlife;

b) “Boulevard” means that part of a highway in an urban area that:

i. is not a Roadway, and

ii. is that part of the sidewalk that is not especially adapted to the use of or

ordinarily used by pedestrians;

c) “Bicycle” includes any cycle propelled by muscular power upon which a Person may

ride, regardless of the number of wheels it may have. For the purposes of this Bylaw,

the definition includes skateboards, longboards, roller-blades and roller-skates;

d) “Campground” means any area within the County that is owned, leased, operated or

managed by the County where overnight camping is permitted which is designated or

signed by the County as a Campground;

e) “Campground Caretaker” means any Person or Persons employed or contracted by

the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 responsible for the daily activities of the

Campground, including but not limited to, cleaning, maintenance, collection of fees

and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.

f) “Camping Unit” means a tent, trailer, fifth-wheel trailer, truck camper, motor home,

camperized van or other shelter commonly used for the purpose of camping, or any

temporary shelter actually used for camping erected in a Campground;

g) “Campsite” means a numbered Campsite area within a Campground where overnight

camping is allowed;

h) “County” means the municipal corporation of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1;

i) “Day Use Area” means any area within the County that is owned, leased, operated or

managed by the County and is designated or signed as a Day Use Area where

overnight camping is not allowed;

j) “Designated Receptacle” means a sanitary Waste transfer station (for the purposes of

collecting Recreational Vehicle sewage), County supplied Waste receptacles and

designated washroom facilities.

k) “Designated Usage Zone” means any area where only specified activities are

permitted that are identified by corresponding signage, and includes Motorized Trails;

l) “Developed Trail” means an identifiable trail, thoroughfare, path, viaduct, lane,

causeway or sidewalk whether privately or publicly owned, that the public is

ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage of pedestrians, Bicycles, or

Persons using a Mobility Aid that is identified by the following characteristics:

i. has a surface width equal to or greater than 1.0 meters, and

ii. has a developed surface such as pavement, gravel or similar granular material,

mulch or maintained grass surface;

m) “Emergency Vehicle” means:

i. a vehicle operated by a law enforcement agency;

ii. a fire fighting or other type of vehicle operated by the fire protection service

of a municipality;

iii. an ambulance operated by a Person or organization providing ambulance

services;

iv. a vehicle operated as a gas disconnection unit of a public utility;

v. a vehicle designated as an emergency response unit pursuant to the Alberta

Vehicle Equipment Regulation; or

vi. a vehicle operated for the purposes of search and rescue;

n) “Fireworks” means Consumer Fireworks or Fireworks as defined in County Fire and

Emergency Response Bylaw or its successor Bylaw;

o) “Horse” means any domesticated member of the Equus genus;

p) “Livestock” means any head of cattle, sheep, goat, mule or ass, alpaca or llama or any

species designated as livestock pursuant to the Livestock Identification and

Commerce Act, RSA 2006, Chapter L-16-2 as amended or replaced, or any

regulations pursuant thereto, but, for the purpose of this Bylaw, does not include

Horses;

q) “Maintenance Vehicle” means a vehicle operated by County employees, contractors

or agents for the purpose of site and infrastructure maintenance which includes, but is

not limited to, grass mowing, snow clearing, Waste removal, weed control, tree

falling and vegetation control;

r) “Mobility Aid” means a device used to facilitate the transport, in a normal seated

orientation, of a Person with a physical disability;

s) “Motorized Trail” means an identifiable trail, thoroughfare, path or lane on which a

member of the public is entitled or permitted to operate a registered and insured Off

Highway Vehicle that is identified by the following characteristics:

i. falls within a Designated Useage Zone that is duly designated for motorized

recreation;

ii. has a surface width equal to or greater than 2.0 meters;

iii. is designated or signed as a Motorized Trail.

t) “Motor Vehicle” means a vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power

as defined in the Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000; but for the

purposes of this Bylaw, excludes Off-Highway Vehicles.

u) “Nuisance” means any or all of the following:

i. use of obscene, offensive or insulting language;

ii. fighting or disorderly conduct;

iii. excessively loud or disruptive noise or music at any time;

iv. any conduct that takes place either within or outside of Parkland, which in the

opinion of a Campground Caretaker, Parks Coordinator, or a Peace Officer

infringes upon the peace, quiet and enjoyment of any other Person;

v) “Off-Highway Vehicle or OHV” means any motorized mode of transportation built

for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land or on other

natural terrain without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes, when

specifically designed for such travel:

i. 4-wheel drive vehicles;

ii. low pressure tire vehicles;

iii. motor cycles and related 2-wheel vehicles;

iv. amphibious machines;

v. all-terrain vehicles;

vi. miniature Motor Vehicles;

vii. snow vehicle;

viii. minibikes; and

ix. any other means of transportation that is propelled by any power other than

muscular power or wind.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Off-Highway Vehicles do not include:

x. motor boats;

xi. any other vehicle exempted from being an Off-Highway Vehicle by

regulation; and

xii. Mobility Aid.

w) “Parks Coordinator” means Person(s) employed or contracted by the County who are

responsible for the daily operations of the Campgrounds and to whom the

Campground Caretakers report;

x) “Parkland” means any property that is owned, leased, operated, maintained or

controlled by the County that is:

i. a Campground or;

ii. intended to be used by members of the public for recreation and general

enjoyment; or

iii. a cemetery; or

iv. identified as an ecologically sensitive area that is intended to be preserved in a

natural state; or

v. designated as Reserve (R), Municipal Reserve (MR), Environmental Reserve

(ER), School Reserve (SR), Municipal School Reserve (MSR) or a Public

Utility Lot (PUL) in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the

County Land Use Bylaw or a Certificate of title registered at the Alberta Land

Titles Office; or

vi. zoned Intensive Recreation (IR) in accordance with the County Land Use

Bylaw; or

vii. any Boulevard that is contiguous with, partially within, or wholly within any

property described above.

But shall not include those areas which are subject to recreational or grazing leases

granted by the County unless the lease or interest specifically provides that this

Bylaw shall apply.

y) “Peace Officer” means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; a Peace

Officer appointed pursuant to the Alberta Peace Officer Act; or a Bylaw Enforcement

Officer;

z) “Person” shall include an individual, a firm, a partnership or corporate body;

aa) “Registry or Registered” means the term used to describe the permit registration

envelope and system in place to manage the lawful occupancy of Campsites and the

collection of fees for same;

bb) “Registered Owner” means that Person named on the Registry as the Registered

Owner of a Campsite. The Registered Owner is responsible for all activities in and

around that Campsite, including Campground rules, regulations and penalties. In the

event that no Registry exists, all persons using a Campsite are deemed to be

Registered Owners of that Campsite;

cc) “Roadway” means that part of a highway intended for use by vehicular traffic;

dd) “Self-Registration” means the following process:

i. Person occupies a vacant Campsite and returns to the Registry booth to

Register;

ii. Person fully and accurately completes all information on the Registry

envelope as requested including all requested particulars of Registered

Owners and the Campsite number;

iii. Person puts required camping fee in envelope and removes Registry stub;

iv. Person deposits envelope in vault located at Registry booth; and

v. Person retains the Registry stub for proof of Registration.

Self-Registration is to occur within 30 (thirty) minutes of occupying a Campsite.

ee) “Undeveloped Trail” means an identifiable path, track or public right of way whether

privately or publicly owned to which the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to

use that is intended for recreational use by pedestrians, Bicycles or Horses and is

identified by the following characteristics:

i. has a surface width of 0.5 meter or greater; and

ii. has a natural surface.

ff) “Waste” means any solid or liquid material or product or combination of solid or

liquid material or product, including, but not limited to:

i. rubbish, refuse, garbage, paper, packaging, containers, bottles, cans, manure,

human or Animal excrement, sewage, or the whole or any part of an Animal

carcass;

ii. the whole or any part of any raw or processed material, article, vehicle, equipment

or machinery that is disposed of or abandoned; and

iii. any grass clippings, dirt, rubble, tree branches or other naturally generated

materials not originating within Parkland.

1.3 Interpretation:

a) Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any

provision of this Bylaw is found to be invalid for any reason by a Court of Law,

all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.

b) Marginal notes and headings in this Bylaw are for reference purposes only.

c) Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any Federal or

provincial law or regulation.

d) Wherever the singular or masculine is used throughout this Bylaw, the same shall

be construed as meaning the plural or feminine respectively.

e) Where a word or term is defined by this Bylaw, derivatives of that word or term

will be interpreted to have the same general meaning of the defined word or term,

as the context may require.

PART 2 – GENERAL PARKLAND RULES

2.1 Cleanliness

No Person shall, within Parkland:

a) deposit or dispose of any Waste except in a Designated Receptacle;

b) leave any County washroom, toilet or shower facility in any condition requiring

special attention, maintenance or clean up;

c) deposit or dispose of any chemicals, paints, or other household, commercial,

industrial or hazardous products or hazardous Waste;

d) deposit, store or leave any unauthorized equipment or materials;

e) leave any Campsite in such condition as to require further clean-up or special

maintenance;

f) occupy any Campsite which in the opinion of the Campground Caretaker, Parks

Coordinator or a Peace Officer constitutes an unsightly premises or safety hazard;

or

g) clean fish, wash cooking utensils, bathe, or wash vehicles or other equipment at or

near drinking fountains, fresh water supply locations or water pumps.

2.2 Structures

No Person shall erect a temporary or permanent structure within Parkland unless:

a) the structure is a Camping Unit erected within a Campsite or area approved by

Campground Caretaker or Parks Coordinator, and the Person has complied with

the Self-Registration requirements of this Bylaw;

b) the Person is working for the County; or

c) the Person has express written permission from the County.

2.3 Fire Control


a) start or maintain a fire unless it is confined to a designated fire pit, fireplace or

appliance or a permit has been issued by the County;

b) leave a fire unattended;

c) leave a fire without ensuring that all flames have been extinguished and all coals

and embers are cool;

d) dispose of any ash, coals or embers;

e) burn any form of chemical, treated wood, tires, plastics, household Waste, yard

Waste or park vegetation except deadfall collected from the ground;

f) light or display any form of Fireworks unless a permit has been issued by the

County; or

g) at any time, act in any way that contravenes current fire bans, fire permits or

provincial regulations;

2.4 Preservation


a) damage, deface, destroy or remove any Developed Trail, Undeveloped Trail or

Motorized Trail, turf, tree, shrub, hedge, plant, flower, rock, fossil or historical

artifact;

b) walk, stand or sit in or on any decorative bed; or

c) damage, destroy or foul any wildlife habitat; or

d) damage deface, destroy or remove any authorized structures whether privately or

publicly owned;

Notwithstanding the above visitors may harvest small amounts of common flowers, wild

fruit, edible plants or mushrooms or collect modest cuttings from trees or shrubs for

personal use if:

e) the vegetation is wild and naturally occurring;

f) the vegetation is not located within a decorative bed or landscaped area; and

g) the harvesting does not in the opinion of the Parks Coordinator, a Campground

Caretaker, a Peace officer, or a designated officer of the County, harm or

negatively impact the health or visual appeal of the plant, or negatively impact the

species, the environment or the area;

2.5 Animals


a) allow any Animal to be at large;

b) allow any Animal to make excessive noise; or

c) fail to promptly clean up Animal feces from Animals that they own, or which are

under their care or control.

2.6 Livestock and Horses

a) No Person shall allow Livestock to enter Parkland unless express written

permission has been granted by the Manager of Parks and Recreation or his or her

designate;

b) Horses that are accompanied by riders are permitted in Day Use Areas and on

Undeveloped Trails in all areas except those zoned Rural Estates (RE), Rural

Residential 1(RR 1), Rural Residential 2 (RR 2), Rural Residential 3 (RR 3),

Rural Residential 4 (RR 4) or Mobile Home Community (MHC);

c) Horses are only permitted in Campgrounds with the permission of the Manager of

Parks and Recreation.

2.7 Restricted Access


a) enter into any area to which access has been prohibited or regulated by fencing,

barricades or signage;

b) remove, relocate or alter any form of fencing, barricade or signage that regulates

or prohibits access;

2.8 Motor Vehicles & Off-Highway Vehicles


a) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV in designated Environmental Reserve (ER);

b) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV on a Developed Trail;

c) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV outside of a Designated Usage Zone or

Roadway.

2.9 Boats


a) Launch a motorized watercraft at any place other than a designated Boat launch

area;

2.10 Trail Use

All Persons using a Developed Trail, an Undeveloped Trail or a Motorized Trail located

within Parkland shall:

a) ensure they are visible to other trail users;

b) yield the right of way to faster moving users;

c) alert anyone about to be overtaken by giving an audible signal prior to overtaking;

d) use due care and attention when passing another user;

2.11 Signage


e) act in contravention to any signage directing, regulating or prohibiting activities

on any Developed Trail, Undeveloped Trail or Motorized Trail.

PART 3 – COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS

3.1 Regulations

Any Person who enters a designated Campground shall comply with:

a) any rule or regulation as contained in Appendix C of this Bylaw, or otherwise

made or issued pursuant to this Bylaw; and

b) the instructions, prohibitions and directions prescribed by all signs or notices

posted by the County or a designated agent of the County within the Campground.

3.2 No Person shall:

a) remain in a Campsite for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days, unless

otherwise authorized in writing by the Manager of Parks and Recreation or

designate.

b) Have or allow in a Campsite more than:

i. One (1) Motor Vehicle;

ii. One (1) Camping Unit;

iii. Six (6) persons.

c) Make, or cause to be made, noise that disturbs the rest, peace or enjoyment of any

Person within the Campground during the period of 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

d) Create or be a Nuisance.

3.3 No Registered Owner shall allow a Nuisance at his or her Registered Campsite.

3.4 Self-Registration

No person shall erect a structure or a Camping Unit within a Campsite or otherwise

utilize a Campsite for more than thirty (30) minutes without registering as the Registered

Owner of the Campsite. However, where one (1) person has Self-Registered as the

Registered Owner of that Campsite, other persons staying at that Campsite (to a

maximum of six (6) inclusive of Registered Owner) need not Register for that Campsite.

3.5 Eviction

Any violation or non-compliance of a general Campground Regulation may result in

eviction from a Campground. Power to evict is granted to Park Caretakers, the Parks

Coordinator, the Manager of Parks & Recreation or a Peace Officer and the following

process may be followed:

a) verbal warning of non-compliance which may include a reasonable time for

remedy;

b) written warning of non-compliance which may include written instruction along

with specified timelines for remedial action;

c) notwithstanding the foregoing, an eviction notice can be served forthwith without

either verbal and written notices.

For the purposes of this Bylaw, an eviction notice can be served to any Campsite

occupant who appears to be 18 years or older, to the Registered owner of the Campsite,

or by prominently posting the eviction notice within the Campsite or on or near any entry

door to a Camping Unit.

Once served, an eviction notice is final and without appeal.

Any Person served with an eviction notice that fails to respond and vacate the

Campground is deemed to be trespassing and all the provisions of the Alberta Petty

Trespass Act, Chapter P-11, RSA 2000 apply.

PART 4 – EXEMPTIONS

4.1 Enforcement, Emergencies, and Maintenance operations conducted or approved by the

County are exempted from the operations of this Bylaw including:

a) Enforcement: Public safety, prevention, education and enforcement patrols by

Peace Officers are exempted from the provisions of this Bylaw.

b) Emergencies: The provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply so as to restrict in any

way the operation of a Motor Vehicle by a Peace Officer, member of Fire Service,

member of any Emergency Medical Service, member of any Search and Rescue

Service, or any person acting under the authority of any Emergency Management

Agreement in an emergent situation while in the performance of their official

duties.

c) Maintenance: The provision of this Bylaw shall not apply so as to restrict in any

way the County’s activities or the operation of maintenance or other vehicles

including but not limited to vehicles used for the purpose of: mowing, surveying,

road maintenance or repair, rail maintenance or repair, garbage pick-up, weed

spraying, vegetation control, snow removal, or any other activity approved or

authorized by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1.

PART 5 – PROSECUTIONS

5.1 Any Person who breaches, contravenes or does not comply with this Bylaw is guilty of an

offence.

5.2 A notice or form commonly called a Violation Ticket, distributed by the Province of

Alberta, may be issued by a Peace Officer to any Person alleged to have breached or

contravened any provision of this Bylaw, and the said ticket shall require the payment to

the Provincial Court of Alberta in the amount specified in the Bylaw.

5.3 Any Persons who contravenes or breaches those sections of this Bylaw set out in

Schedule “B” to this Bylaw shall be liable for the fines or penalties stipulated in Schedule

“B” of this Bylaw.

5.4 The offences under this Bylaw in respect of which a voluntary penalty may be made are

set out in Schedule “B” to this Bylaw together with the amount of the voluntary payment.

5.5 A Violation Ticket shall be deemed to be sufficiently served:

a) If served personally on the accused; or

b) If mailed to the address of the registered owner concerned; or to the Person

concerned;

5.6 Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, a Person who is guilty of an offence under

this Bylaw for which a penalty is not otherwise provided is liable to a fine of not less than

$100.00 and in default of payment, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six

(6) months without the option of a fine.

PART 6 – SEVERABILITY

6.1 Should any provisions of this Bylaw become invalid, void, illegal or otherwise not

enforceable, it shall be considered separate and severable from the bylaw and the

remainder shall remain in force and be binding as though such provision had not been

included.

PART 7 – EXERCISE OF DISCRETION AND DELEGATION

7.1 Pursuant to s.s. 29 of the Municipal Government Act, The County and its designates have

the ability to exercise discretion in the application of this Bylaw.

7.2 Where any thing or action referred to in this Bylaw is to be designated, or is referred to as

designated, either County Council, the County’s Manager of Parks and Recreation, or the

County’s Chief Administrative Officer or his or her designate may designate the thing or

action, unless this or another Bylaw of the County provides for some other means of

designation.

PART 8 – RESCIND PREVIOUS BYLAW

8.1 The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Bylaw No. 2811, the County Parks Bylaw, is hereby

rescinded.

PART 9 – ENACTMENT

9.1 This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon receiving third and final reading and

being duly signed.

Read a first time this ______ day of ________________, 2014

Read a second time this______ day of ________________, 2014

Read a third and final time this______ day of ________________, 2014

__________________________________________

REEVE

__________________________________________

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

0001PARKS & RECREATIONVIOLATION NOTICE

■■■■ WARNING ■■■■ RECEIPT ■■■■ TIME TO PRODUCE ■■■■ TIME TO PURCHASE

DATE __________ / _________ / _________ TIME ___________________ P.M. ■■■■

NAME _________________________________________________________________(Last) (First) (Middle)

ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________(Street) (City)

______________________________________________________________________(Province) (Postal Code) (Telephone)

__________________________________________________________________________________

LOCATION _____________________________________________________________

OFFENCE______________________________________________________________

SECTION/ACT __________________________________________________________

D.O.B. __________ / __________ / _________ OP. LIC. NO _____________________

PROVINCE: ALBERTA ■■■■ OTHER ■■■■ ____________________________________

A.M. ■■■■

■■■■ EVICTION for ________________________________________________________under the authority of the Parkland Bylaw you are hereby evicted from:

______________________________________________________________________(Name of Campground)

for ____________________________ commencing at ___________________ P.M. ■■■■(Time Period) (Time)

DATE _________________________ 20 ______________________________________________________________________________

YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PRODUCE ■■■■ PURCHASE ■■■■

______________________________________________________________________

AT ____________________________________________________________________

BEFORE_______________________________________________________________

“FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION:

DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES: RECEIVED ■■■■ SEIZED ■■■■

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________COMPLAINANT SIGNATURE PRINT NAME NO. SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________OFFICE

VEHICLE MAKE YEAR COLOR LICENCE PLATE # ■■■■ OWNER■■■■ DRIVER■■■■ PASSENGER

A.M. ■■■■

MENZIES PRINTERS 325444

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OFFICER’S NOTES

HEIGHT ____________________________ WEIGHT _______________________

COLOR HAIR _______________________ EYES _________________________

PECULIARITIES ______________________________________________________(Tatoos, Scars, Marks)

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT______________________________________________

BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER ___________________________________________

INVESTIGATION DETAILS:

CONDITIONS

TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ________________________________________________

ROAD_______________________________________________________________

WEATHER ___________________________________________________________

THE REQUEST

CONFIRMED ON ______________________________________

CONFIRMATION RECEIVED FROM

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________SIGNATURE PRINT NAME NO. SERVICE

■■■■ WAS COMPLIED WITH

■■■■ WAS NOT COMPLIED WITH

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APPENDIX B

FINES

SECTION OFFENCE PENALTY

2.1 a) Fail to dispose of Waste in a Designated Receptacle $200.00

b) Leave washroom, toilet, or shower facility unclean $200.00

c) Depositing chemicals, paints, or other hazardous waste products $200.00

d) Depositing, storing or abandoning unauthorized equipment or

material $250.00

e) Leave Campsite unclean $250.00

f) Occupy a Campsite deemed unsightly $250.00

g) Bathe or clean clothing, fish, equipment etc. near fresh

water supply $100.00

2.2 Erect an unauthorized temporary or permanent structure $250.00

2.3 a) Starting a fire outside of a designated fire pit, fireplace or

appliance $500.00

b) Leave a fire unattended $500.00

c) Fail to fully extinguish a fire $500.00

d) Disposing of ash, coals or embers $500.00

e) Burn any chemical, treated wood, tires, plastic, Waste or

vegetation except deadfall $500.00

f) Light Fireworks without a permit $500.00

g) Act in contravention of current fire bans, permits or regulations $500.00

2.4 a) Damage any trail, turf, tree, shrub, hedge, plant, flower, rock,

fossil or historical artifact $300.00

b) Disturbing a decorative bed $100.00

c) Damage wildlife habitat $300.00

d) Damage an authorized structure $250.00

e) Fail to meet conditions for harvesting plants $100.00

2.5 a) Animals at large $100.00

b) Allow animals to make excessive noise $100.00

c) Fail to clean up animal feces $100.00

2.6 a) Have livestock in the Parkland without permission $100.00

b) Have horses in unpermitted areas $100.00

2.7 a) Enter into prohibited areas $100.00

b) Alter regulatory signage $150.00

2.8 a) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle in an

Environmental Reserve $400.00

b) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle on a

Developed Trail $300.00

c) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle outside of a

Designated Usage Zone $300.00

d) Operate a Motor Vehicle outside of a Roadway $300.00

2.9 Fail to use a designated boat launch for motorized watercraft $100.00

2.10 a) Fail to ensure personal visibility $100.00

b) Fail to yield to faster moving users $100.00

c) Fail to give an audible signal when overtaking $100.00

d) Fail to use due care and attention $100.00

e) Act in contravention of posted trail signage $100.00

f) Fail to stay within the boundaries of a Motorized Trail when

operating an Off Highway Vehicle $200.00

3.1 a) Fail to comply with Campground rules or regulations $100.00

b) Fail to comply with Campground instructions, notices or signs $100.00

c) Stay longer than fourteen (14) days without permission $100.00

d) Exceed maximum occupancy without permission $100.00

e) Make or cause noise between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM $250.00

e) Be a nuisance or engage in nuisance behaviour $500.00

3.2 Fail to comply with Self Registration $100.00

APPENDIX C

GENERAL RULES FOR COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS

Maximum length of stay is Fourteen (14) consecutive days

Maximum Occupancy per campsite is one (1) camping unit, one (1) motor vehicle and six (6) people

unless prior permission is obtained

Self-Registration is in effect. The process of Self-Registration is:

i. Person occupies a vacant Campsite and returns to the Registry booth to Register;

ii. Person fully and accurately completes all information on the Registry envelope as requested;

iii. Person puts required camping fee in envelope and removes Registry stub;

iv. Person deposits envelope in vault located at Registry booth; and

v. Person retains Registry stub for proof of registration.

Self-Registration is to occur within 30 (thirty) minutes of occupying Campsite.

Checkout time is 2:00 pm

Campsites must be kept clean while occupied and left clean when vacated

No credit for camping fees or registration will be extended

Obey all notices and posted signs

No animals running at large, dogs on leashes only

Quiet time is 11:00 pm to 7:00 am daily

No person shall disturb the rest, peace or enjoyment of any other person at any time

Liquor consumption and possession in registered campsites only (Gaming and Liquor Act)

No off Highway Vehicles may be operated.

Fires in provided firepits or stoves only

Litter deposited in provided litter receptacles only (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act)

Discharge of fireworks is prohibited

Harassment of wildlife is prohibited (Wildlife Act)

Discharging of firearms is prohibited

Damaging, defacing or removing Campground property is prohibited (Criminal Code of Canada)

Camping is allowed only in permitted campsites

Adherence to all traffic safety laws is required (Alberta Traffic Safety Act)

Criminal breeches will not be tolerated (Criminal Code of Canada)

Nuisance behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes:

i. use of obscene, offensive or insulting language;

ii. fighting or disorderly conduct;

iii. excessively loud or disruptive noise or music at any time;

iv. any conduct that takes place either within or outside of a Parkland, which in the opinion of a

Campground Caretaker, Parks Coordinator, or a Peace Officer infringes upon the peace, quiet and

enjoyment of any other Person;

VIOLATIONS OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE RULES OR ANY REGULATION ENACTED UNDER

THE COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE PARKLAND BYLAW MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE

EVICTION FROM THE CAMPGROUND AND / OR PROSECUTION

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