[1]<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
a) <\/strong>shoreline: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- All building and all works are prohibited on the shoreline of lakes and watercourses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Any form of vegetation control, including the mowing of lawns<\/span>, brush clearing and tree cutting is prohibited on the shoreline of lakes and watercourses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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However, in the case of an existing <\/span>legal building built on the shoreline before the bylaw (and thus benefiting of a grandfather clause), vegetation control is allowed in a 2 m band around the building.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Prohibition of building, works and vegetation control are subject to the following exemptions<\/strong> :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seeding of grass and plantation of trees, bushes and other vegetation is permitted.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where the slope of the land is less than 30 %<\/strong>, a 5 m<\/strong> wide opening<\/strong> in the vegetation can be made to access the lake or watercourse. That opening must be sinuous<\/strong>, using a granular material of a big enough size to prevent erosion. <\/strong>Surface sealing materials (asphalt, cement etc.) are prohibited.\u00a0 (Wentworth has stricter provisions.)<\/p>\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where the slope of the land is more than 30 %,<\/strong> pruning of trees to form a 5 m<\/strong> wide window<\/strong> in the vegetation, and the layout of a 3 m<\/strong> wide sinuous path<\/strong> made using a granular material<\/strong> of size big enough to prevent erosion<\/strong> are allowed. Surface sealing materials are prohibited. A stairway<\/strong> of a maximum width of 1.2 m can also be built.\u00a0 (<\/span>Wentworth has stricter provisions.)<\/p>\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintenance and repair of private non-commercial buildings built on the shoreline and benefiting of a grandfather clause is allowed. The use of treated wood is prohibited.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The extension of a private non commercial building and the construction of a subsidiary building are allowed in the shore if the shape of the lot makes it impossible to extend or build in another direction. The extension or new building cannot come closer than 5 m to the shoreline. The use of treated wood is prohibited.\u00a0 (Wentworth has stricter provisions.)<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The cutting of disabled, sick, defective, damaged or dead trees is allowed.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The harvesting of trees for commercial purposes (harvest of at least 100 cubic meters) of a maximum of 50 % of commercial trees (trees having a minimum 10 cm diameter at 1.3 m from the ground) is allowed.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certain types of works such as fences, septic systems, bridges, wells, etc. can be authorized under certain conditions that are detailed in the bylaw.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Only outdoor fires in airtight containers preventing contact of ashes with the ground are allowed.<\/p>\n
\n- The Municipal Inspector is allowed to visit any property in order to make sure that the bylaw is being followed, and any owner or resident must let him access the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
b) Bed of lakes and watercourses :<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- All building and all works are prohibited on the bed of lakes and watercourses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- That prohibition is subject to the following exceptions<\/strong> (under certain circumstances with required permits and\/or authorisation certificates)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Docks<\/strong>, boat shelters, unloading docks built on piles, pilings or floating\u00a0 platforms<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintenance, repair or demolition of existing <\/strong>constructions and works.<\/p>\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other works such as water intakes, bridges etc. are allowed under conditions that are specified in the bylaw.<\/p>\n
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Warnings: The present summary is not the Bylaw; the actual Bylaw may be consulted at the Argenteuil RCM or at your Municipal Office. \u00a0Please consult your Municipal Inspector BEFORE<\/span> starting any works or construction projects.\u00a0 ANY WORK IN THE SHORELINE REQUIRES A MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE<\/strong>. Wentworth\u2019s and perhaps other Municipalities\u2019 Bylaws contain certain provisions which are stricter than the RCM bylaws. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Failure to comply with this and other Bylaws in effect could result in a minimum fine of $300 per day for each day that the infraction continues.\u00a0 The property owner and\/or anyone who aids that person may also be liable for the infraction and the same fine.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Highlights prepared by the Environment Consultative Committee of Wentworth Township. July 2008.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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