Markham By-law 2018-55, s. 1(a) — Public Nuisances By-law

disorderly conduct including spitting, screaming, yelling, shouting, or using profane or abusive language or gestures;

• (b) public drunkenness or public intoxication;
• (c) the unlawful sale, furnishing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances;
• (d) carrying an open liquor container on any Property whereby a member or members of the public are liable to be subject to behaviour that is likely to be unwanted by or disturbing to persons;
• (e) defacing, damaging, vandalizing or destruction of public or private property, including graffiti;
• (f) pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic, or illegal parking that obstructs the free flow of traffic or could cause public safety issues or interfere with the ability to provide emergency services;
• (g) unlawful open burning;
• (h) discharging of fireworks except as authorized under City By-law No. 2012-158;
• (i) public disturbances, including brawls, fights, or acts of violence against persons;
• (j) public urination or defecation;
• (k) throwing, leaving or depositing any refuse or litter on public or private property;
• (l) sound or noise that is unreasonable or excessive, or that is likely to be unwanted by or disturbing to persons, including but not limited to loud music;
• (m) loitering that is likely to be unwanted by or disturbing to persons;
• (n) any smoke that is excessive, or that is likely to be unwanted by or disturbing to persons;
• (o) a social gathering that is likely to be unwanted or disturbing to persons or results in any one or more of the activities listed in this definition; and
• (p) any other activity that is likely to be unwanted by or disturbing to persons. “Work Order” means an order issued under this By-law to a Person who contravened the By-law or who caused or permitted the contravention, or to the

Owner of the Property where the contravention occurred, requiring the Person or

Owner to do work to correct the contravention. By-law 2018-55