Chatham-Kent residents have a chance to say what they think about a proposed by-law amendment in the municipality.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is proposing to amend By-Law 145-2020 (Regulate Use and Care of Municipal Highways) to clearly define the property owner’s responsibility for maintenance and care of the property in terms of boulevards and the driveway apron.
The changes define what areas of the property must be maintained by the property owner in terms of grass cutting, weed management, sidewalk, and driveway maintenance.
They say the current by-law 145-2020 does not clearly define the property owner’s responsibility for the maintenance of the property.
Proposed changes were recommended prior to the release of a new 5-year contract for the Corporate Grass Cutting Contract for municipal-owned properties.
At a council meeting on March 7, the administration identified that a new by-law, public engagement sessions, and education and correspondence with property owners are potential opportunities for cost efficiencies with the future of the Municipal Grass Cutting Contract.
A draft by-law amendment to 145-2020 is now available on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent page for review and feedback. The page will be open for public feedback until August 26.