People walk near Hog’s Back Park as fall leaves change colours in Ottawa on Oct. 12, 2014. The Canadian Press/Justin TangThe city of Burlington in Ontario has amended its lot maintenance bylaw to allow for enforcement if leaves from a homeowner’s property block public land.The city’s bylaw contained provisions for leaves left on private property but did not have any provisions for leaves discarded on public property, according to a City of Burlington staff report. The issue was raised during 2025 budget talks held in the autumn of 2024, said the report, authored by director of bylaw compliance Kerry Davren.
Ontario City to Fine Homeowners If Leaves Block Paths
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