Various Amendments to Former Metropolitan Traffic By-laws
The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (April 26,
1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and that authority be granted for the introduction
of the necessary bill in Council to give effect thereto:
Purpose:
To effect amendments to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws with
respect to entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable.
Funding Sources:
Funds associated with this work are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1999 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the changes, additions and deletions to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan
by-laws outlined in the attached Appendices be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
Discussion:
At the present time almost all traffic by-laws which were in place prior to 1998 within the seven municipalities are still in
effect and require distinct amendments. It will be some time before the consolidation of these by-laws is complete. In the
mean time it is necessary to amend the existing by-laws to legalize current conditions and provide for a means of
enforcement.
Our semi-annual review of various schedules of the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related
Metropolitan by-laws revealed a number of entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable and which should be
amended or deleted.
In general, the amendments identified in the Appendices to this report are housekeeping in nature and are required in order
to correct typographical/clerical errors or to formalize signage and pavement markings which exist on-street. Attached to
each Appendix 1 through 7 are explanatory notes describing why the amendments are being introduced.
In order to maintain current and accurate by-law information, it is recommended that the changes, additions and deletions to
the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws listed in the attached Appendices 1
through 7 be put into effect.
Conclusions:
The adoption of the by-law amendments identified in the Appendices to this report will improve the accuracy of
information contained in the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws and,
when necessary, allow for proper enforcement and prosecution.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Sandra Burk
Traffic Assistant
416-392-8750
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Appendix 1
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Prohibited
Times or Days |
DELETE: |
Adelaide Street West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
A point 117.5 metres east of Bay
Street and Yonge Street |
Anytime |
Adelaide Street West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
Simcoe Street and a point39 metres
east of Bay Street |
Anytime |
Eglinton Avenue West
(M.T. 18) |
South |
A point 30.5 metres east of Glen Cedar
Road and a point 12.03 Metres further
east thereof |
Anytime |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
Both |
Bloor Street West and Queen's Park
Crescent |
Anytime |
Sheppard Avenue
(M.T. 28) |
North |
Victoria Park Avenue and Beecroft
Road |
Anytime |
INSERT: |
Adelaide Street West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
A point 120.5 metres east of Bay
Street and Yonge Street |
Anytime |
Adelaide Street West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
Simcoe Street and a point 58 metres
east of Bay Street |
Anytime |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
East |
Queen's Park Crescent and Bloor
Street West |
Anytime |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
West |
Bloor Street West and a point 37
metres south thereof |
Anytime |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
West |
Queen's Park Crescent and a point 52
metres south of Bloor Street West |
Anytime |
Sheppard Avenue East
(M.T. 28) |
North |
Yonge Street and Victoria Park
Avenue |
Anytime |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 1
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
Adelaide Street West, south side, east
of Bay Street |
Adjust to reflect existing signage and pavement markings
on-street with respect to designated loading area for motor
coaches. |
Eglinton Avenue West, south side,
between a point 30.5 metres east of
Glen Cedar Road and a point
12.03 metres further east thereof |
To delete duplicate entry. This same section of roadway is
also covered by a more restrictive "No Standing"
regulation. |
Queen's Park, west side, south of
Bloor Street West |
To reflect existing signage and pavement markings
on-street and to amend parking regulations for lay-by in
front of Royal Ontario Museum to designate a "No
Standing" area for a passenger loading zone for persons
with disabilities. The parking lay-by was extended in 1998
as part of the Minor Road Improvements Program. |
Sheppard Avenue, north side,
Beecroft Road to Victoria
Park Avenue |
To delete duplicate entry pertaining to the section of
roadway between Beecroft Road and Yonge Street, as
there is an existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation
which covers same. |
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Appendix 2
Schedule IX to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Stopping
Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Prohibited
Times or Days |
DELETE: |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
West |
Bloor Street and Queen's Park
Crescent |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
except Saturday, Sundays
and Public Holidays |
Richmond Street West
(M.T. 38) |
South |
Portland Street and Spadina Avenue |
4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Sheppard Avenue
(M.T. 28) |
North |
Yonge Street and Doris Avenue |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
except Saturdays, Sundays and Public
Holidays |
INSERT: |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
West |
Bloor Street west and a
point 37 metres south
thereof |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Queen's Park
(M.T. 25) |
West |
Queen's Park Crescent and a point 52
metres south of Bloor Street West |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Richmond Street West
(M.T. 38) |
South |
A point 71.5 metres west of Brant
Street and a point 54.0 metres west of
Brant Street |
Anytime |
Richmond Street West
(M.T. 38) |
South |
A point 54.0 metres west of Brant
Street and Spadina Avenue |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Richmond Street West
(M.T. 38) |
South |
Portland Street and a point 71.5 metres
west of Brant Street |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to
Friday
except Public Holidays |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 2
Schedule IX to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Stopping
Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
Queen's Park, west side, south of
Bloor Street West |
To amend "No Stopping" regulations with respect to
parking lay-by in front of the Royal Ontario Museum. |
Richmond Street West, south side,
west of Brant Street |
To reflect existing signage on street which prohibits
stopping at all times in order to provide safe
sightlines for vehicles exiting the driveway from No.
505 Richmond Street West. |
Sheppard Avenue East, north side,
from Yonge Street to Doris Avenue |
Delete duplicate entry. A "No Stopping Anytime"
regulation is already in place for this section of
roadway, and existing signage reflects same. |
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Appendix 3
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings
Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Location |
INSERT: |
Yonge Street
(M.T. 29 |
Between the north curb line of the Merton Street and a
point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of
Merton Street. |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 3
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings