Here is the reply I just received from the City:
Please find a certified copy of the bylaw in question for your information.
I have attached a map below showing 3 properties outlined in blue to which the attached bylaw’s smoking restrictions would apply pertaining to the Rotary Trail. The fourth property shown on the map below at 45450 Petawawa Road which has been outlined in blue is the Vedder Park and which property would also be subject to this Bylaw.
The bylaw does not apply to City roads with the exception when you are within a given distance of a “Bus Stop” as defined in the Bylaw.
For the section of the Rotary Trail west of Webster Road until you reach the Southern Railway Bridge, this is on Provincial Crown land and as such would not be subject to the Bylaw at this time. It would be our hope that the users will apply the intent of the Bylaw to the whole of the Rotary Trail.
It is not necessary to define the area of the trail in the Bylaw, as the whole of the property containing the trail would be subject to the Bylaw.
The section of the Rotary Trail located on City owned property extends to the “natural boundary” of the Vedder River, which is a boundary determined by a BC land surveyor and which is a mark or feature such as the top of bank that marks the normal extent of the river and where it flows normally during the year. So in a general sense if you are at or above the top of bank of the watercourse, for the sections of the Rotary Trail noted, you would be subject to the Bylaw.
Please note that in the future, should the lands within the Vedder River owned by the Province be subject to a right of occupation by the City, then these lands may be subject to this Bylaw at that time.
If you have further questions, please let me know.
Regards,
Wayne Moseanko
Property Manager
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