As I have expressed earlier I think I welcome the regulatory changes being made to establish and enforce private property maintenance.  With the new clean yards by-law it will be far easier for someone to understand the expectations, the standards; and it will be more efficient to achieve compliance when violations are identified.   The Staff report identifies changes made to the draft by-law as a result of feedback received at the May 30th meeting.  As indicated on the report, Council is being asked to approve the new by-law at the July 11 Council meeting.  I urge you to review the new by-law; if you have questions or concerns please let me know.

As I said above there have been modifications, additions as a result of the public meeting.  Two particularly jumped out at me:  natural gardens and light pollution.  I think both of them have been effectively dealt with.