2024-015 By-law to amend By-law No. 2016-017, being a by-law to Establish regulations with respect to Municipal Parkland, and Municipally owned land used for recreational purposes within the Township of OMThe Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2024-015
A By-law to amend By-law No. 2016-017, Being a By-law to Establish Regulations
with respect to Municipal Parkland, and Municipally Owned Land used for
Recreational Purposes within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Whereas Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws with respect to culture, parks recreation and
heritage;
And Whereas Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a
municipality to pass by-laws related to the health, safety and well-being of persons;
And Whereas Section 119 of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes a
municipality to prohibit or regulate the discharge of guns or other firearms, air -guns,
spring -guns, cross -bows, long -bows or any other weapons;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte deems it
expedient to enact By-law No. 2024-015 (Parkland By -Law) in its entirely.
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the following definitions be added to Section 1.0 of By-law 2016-017
"Class 1 Pedal Assisted E-Bike" means an e-bike designed to turn on the e-bike
motor to help pedal and has the appearance of a standard bicycle;
"E-Bikes" mean a Motorized Vehicle referred to as a motor assisted bicycle that
contains an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion and retain the
ability to be pedaled by the rider;
2. That Section 4.1.2.1 be added to By-law No. 2016-017 and include the following:
4.1.2.1 Notwithstanding section 4.1.2, Class 1 and Class 2 Pedal Assisted E-
Bikes are permitted on the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail.
3. This By-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 13th day of March,
2024.
The Co of the Township of Oro-Medonte
ayor, Randy Greenlaw
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CI' ?onne Aubichon