Edmonton By-law 14600, s. 18.1(3) — Community Standards Bylaw

In any order or permission pursuant to this section an Inspector must:

• (a) describe the quantity, condition and type of elm trees that are the subject of the order or permission;
• (b) describe the activity being permitted; and
• (c) where applicable:
• (i) describe the purpose, route and mode of transportation;
• (ii) describe the storage location;
• (iii) describe the use; or
• (iv) describe the sale. ELM TREE 38 A person shall not dispose, cause or permit the disposal of an elm DISPOSAL tree within the City unless the disposal is at a site authorized by the City Manager. PART V.1 - EXCESSIVE IDLING DEFINITIONS 38.1 In this Part “ idle ” or “ idling ” means the operation of the engine of

a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is not in motion.

NO IDLING 38.2 A person shall not cause, permit or allow a motor vehicle to idle for more than five minutes total in any thirty minute period in any area identified as a no idling zone. EXCEPTIONS 38.3 This Part does not apply to:

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• (a) All motor vehicles when the outdoor temperature is less than zero degrees Celsius and only to allow safe vehicle operation and maintain clear windows;
• (b) Motor vehicles licensed to provide for hire transportation services to the public;
• (c) Vehicles transporting medically fragile people;
• (d) Fire, police, medical services or other similar emergency motor vehicles while engaged in operational activities;
• (e) Motor vehicles assisting in emergency activities;
• (f) Motor vehicles in which the engine is used to operate auxiliary equipment that is essential to the basic function of the vehicle;
• (g) Motor vehicles containing equipment that must be operated inside or in association with the vehicle;
• (h) Motor vehicles idling in compliance with the manufacturer’s written directions concerning proper vehicle performance and proper vehicle safety;
• (i) Armoured motor vehicles in the course of being loaded or unloaded;
• (j) Motor vehicles using heating or refrigeration systems powered by the vehicle engine for the welfare or preservation of perishable cargo;
• (k) Motor vehicles in which proper ventilation system function is required to clear interior window surfaces of accumulated condensation, but only for the minimum period of time to allow safe visibility;
• (l) Motor vehicles remaining motionless for brief periods of time, not to exceed three consecutive minutes, due to emergency, traffic conditions, weather conditions, a traffic control device or as directed by a peace officer;
• (m) Motor vehicles idling where required for the purpose of servicing or repairing the vehicle;
• (n) Motor vehicles engaged in a parade, race or other event authorized by the City; or
• (o) Motor vehicles operating solely on electric power or those Bylaw 14600 Page 22 of 29 idling without the use of an internal combustion engine. PROOF OF 38.4 The burden of proving that an exception applies in a particular case EXCEPTION is on the person alleging such exception on a balance of probabilities. PROSECUTIONS 38.5 (1) In the absence of evidence to the contrary, if a motor vehicle is involved in an offence referred to in this Part the registered owner of that vehicle is deemed to be a person causing, permitting or allowing the idling of the vehicle.