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So on monday at 1:30pm I reported the trailer with the lawn tractor sitting on it that is in the 700 block of 22nd street to city bylaw. It has been sitting there since fall. Right across the street is a white car that is also sitting. Both are covered with snow and not just a little bit. When I reported them the receptionist then ask me if I knew about the 48 hr clause. Which I do and you can clearly tell that neither has been moved in the last 48 hours with how much snow is on top of them. We drove by last night and that trailer with the lawn tractor was still sitting there not sure about the car. I am thinking because I refuse to give my name the city bylaw will not send someone to enforce there bylaw. Also the person with the trailer and lawn tractor on top. This is not the first time that he has pulled this stunt. Time to charge him with a fine maybe then he will quit parking his junk on the street for weeks on end.

You have to keep calling and calling. It is the only way to get any action.  
 
The current by law system is a joke. There are dozens of loose trailers around town illegally parked. By law is not enforcing the snow route parking ban, and there are at least six vehicles in a two block radius of us that have obviously not been moved since December.  
 
We should not have to call more than once to bring issues to their attention.

The car is still there. Looks like a snow bank but the car is there. Belongs to the same person. And you are oh so right about this being a constant issue.

I have called by-law about an issue, gave all my info, and the officer even dropped by my home to let me know he had dealt with the problem.

I agree why are you scared to give your name?? Its not like by-law is going to go over and say your neighbor Roger told on ya. You could also be a nice neighbor and go ask him nicely if he can move it. I know not everyone is comfortable confronting someone but you could try. Its hard to take complaints serious when you want to remain anonymous. Every Joe Blow could call in and say whatever they wanted, true or not. The Police Service is very professional you don't have to worry about your identity.

I moved in my house 1 block away in 1985 and he always has something parked in front of his house or on the side street of his house.

Calling the mayors office. Gets things done pretty fast from there. Make sure to mention that the other calls you made didn't get the job done.

Dune said "Calling the mayors office. Gets things done pretty fast from there. Make sure to mention that the other calls you made didn't get the job done. "

don't call the Mayor's office. The Mayor doesn't have time to deal with petty issues such as this and he will just redirect it back to by-law. You think that if the complaint comes from the Mayor it will be dealt with in a higher priority? For a parking complaint? Come on now.  
 
As others have suggested, call by-law, provide your contact information so that they can get in touch with you to make their report/notes more detailed and hopefully then they will issue the ticket.

fuzzy slippers said "I have called by-law about an issue, gave all my info, and the officer even dropped by my home to let me know he had dealt with the problem. "

I have been told that's a no-no when you are complaining about a neighbour because basically bylaw is showing who's doing the complaining.

im curious why its an issue?

Oryx said "    Dune said "Calling the mayors office. Gets things done pretty fast from there. Make sure to mention that the other calls you made didn't get the job done. " don't call the Mayor's office. The Mayor doesn't have time to deal with petty issues such as this and he will just redirect it back to by-law. You think that if the complaint comes from the Mayor it will be dealt with in a higher priority? For a parking complaint? Come on now.     As others have suggested, call by-law, provide your contact information so that they can get in touch with you to make their report/notes more detailed and hopefully then they will issue the ticket. "

If you've already complained to the by-law or whatever department and they didn't get the job done.

Dune said "    Oryx said "    Dune said "Calling the mayors office. Gets things done pretty fast from there. Make sure to mention that the other calls you made didn't get the job done. " don't call the Mayor's office. The Mayor doesn't have time to deal with petty issues such as this and he will just redirect it back to by-law. You think that if the complaint comes from the Mayor it will be dealt with in a higher priority? For a parking complaint? Come on now.     As others have suggested, call by-law, provide your contact information so that they can get in touch with you to make their report/notes more detailed and hopefully then they will issue the ticket. " If you've already complained to the by-law or whatever department and they didn't get the job done. "

the Mayor''s office will also ask for the callers information and will ask if the caller has provided it to By-Law.  
 
When the caller says he made an anonymous complaint then how serious do you think the Mayor''s office is going to take this? Can you imagine how many "anonymous" complaints are made to the Mayor's office each day?  
 
Its a PARKING COMPLAINT, not a criminal investigation for crying out loud.  
 
Edited by Oryx, 2017-01-12 13:30:56

Johnbisonbear said "    fuzzy slippers said "I have called by-law about an issue, gave all my info, and the officer even dropped by my home to let me know he had dealt with the problem. " I have been told that's a no-no when you are complaining about a neighbour because basically bylaw is showing who's doing the complaining. "

I didn't say it was a neighbour, this was a barking dog (s) in distress issue. It was a block over from my home. I went to the home, seems like they went to work and left their dogs (3) outside in the heat of the summer. The by-law officer came to tell me that he left a warning in their mailbox. I thought it was a very nice thing to do.

I live just south a bit but can see said area out my window and you may be happy to hear there is a by law vehicle there right now

Just because the car(s) is still there doesn't mean that the by-law officer has not had conversations with the owner of the vehicle. In most cases the only action the city can take in a case like this is to ticket the owner. And even in such a case, the owner immediately assumes guilt as soon as he/she pays the fine. These things aren't always as cut and dry as they should maybe be.  
 
In the end, what you should do is talk to your ward councilor. Going to the Mayor isn't really the solution...trust me on this...it's budget time...he might already have other issues to deal with.  
 
My $0.02

The white snowbank car is currently being loaded onto a tow truck.  
I have to admit I do find this persons vehicles and trailers everywhere slightly annoying.. never enough to make me complain. But sitting there all winter across from each other every time they clear the roads that spot is getting narrower and narrower..

Roger said "So on monday at 1:30pm I reported the trailer with the lawn tractor sitting on it that is in the 700 block of 22nd street to city bylaw. It has been sitting there since fall. Right across the street is a white car that is also sitting. Both are covered with snow and not just a little bit. When I reported them the receptionist then ask me if I knew about the 48 hr clause. Which I do and you can clearly tell that neither has been moved in the last 48 hours with how much snow is on top of them. We drove by last night and that trailer with the lawn tractor was still sitting there not sure about the car. I am thinking because I refuse to give my name the city bylaw will not send someone to enforce there bylaw. Also the person with the trailer and lawn tractor on top. This is not the first time that he has pulled this stunt. Time to charge him with a fine maybe then he will quit parking his junk on the street for weeks on end. "

Because you know your just being a pain in the a$$ nosy neighbor, and your gut/conscience is telling you that you shouldn't be doing that. Sitting there since fall? guessing your the first or only person to complain. If it was hurting anyone I'm sure the city would have dealt with it along time ago.

A complaint is taken seriously if you supply the required information..sometimes it may take a couple days, but it will be dealt with..also they may be prioritized due to life safety issues...there is only so many staff to deal with bylaws, so be patient...file your complaint and call weekly for updates if you don't see results...getting people to comply with regulations can be a long process and must be done in the correct sequence in case it becomes a legal issue....

pm5k said "    Roger said "So on monday at 1:30pm I reported the trailer with the lawn tractor sitting on it that is in the 700 block of 22nd street to city bylaw. It has been sitting there since fall. Right across the street is a white car that is also sitting. Both are covered with snow and not just a little bit. When I reported them the receptionist then ask me if I knew about the 48 hr clause. Which I do and you can clearly tell that neither has been moved in the last 48 hours with how much snow is on top of them. We drove by last night and that trailer with the lawn tractor was still sitting there not sure about the car. I am thinking because I refuse to give my name the city bylaw will not send someone to enforce there bylaw. Also the person with the trailer and lawn tractor on top. This is not the first time that he has pulled this stunt. Time to charge him with a fine maybe then he will quit parking his junk on the street for weeks on end. " Because you know your just being a pain in the a$$ nosy neighbor, and your gut/conscience is telling you that you shouldn't be doing that. Sitting there since fall? guessing your the first or only person to complain. If it was hurting anyone I'm sure the city would have dealt with it along time ago. "

For the record I did end up giving my name so I could get this issue resolved. By the way I am not his neighbor I just drive this street lots. Also this is the third year in a row that I have reported this clown. He does not own the street yet he parks his junk constantly on the street and leaves it there for weeks on end. This past summer he had a derelict vehicle sitting there with a battery sitting by the tire for about three weeks. By laws are there for a reason. You must be related to him that your defending his actions or maybe you are the clown in question.

Canadian cities will not take complaints anonymously anymore. I know Calgary is one for sure that requires the caller to provide their information when making a complaint!

I must say, the trailer in the snowbank could be a hazard if you ask me.

I have gotten such a ticket in the past for parking over a 48 hr period. I believe someone was trying to get back at someone else and made assumptions on the owner of the vehicle.  
I think its pretty low down just calling by-law on someone, without talking to the person themselves. If someone approaches me with a complaint than i am perfectly capable of reasoning with him and changing my behavior if I'm out of line.  
However I have determined if it ever happens again that I should get such a ticket without someone approaching me first. I will take my vehicle around the block every 36 hrs and park it at the same spot, until such a time that I'm approached.  
However at the present I only own 1 vehicle so it's not as likely to happen.

rum said "I have gotten such a ticket in the past for parking over a 48 hr period. I believe someone was trying to get back at someone else and made assumptions on the owner of the vehicle.   I think its pretty low down just calling by-law on someone, without talking to the person themselves. If someone approaches me with a complaint than i am perfectly capable of reasoning with him and changing my behavior if I'm out of line.   However I have determined if it ever happens again that I should get such a ticket without someone approaching me first. I will take my vehicle around the block every 36 hrs and park it at the same spot, until such a time that I'm approached.   However at the present I only own 1 vehicle so it's not as likely to happen. "

Think this was a little more then 48 hrs. I must admit I did not know that Brandon had this many graduates from Clown College.

respectfully, who are you calling clowns?  
The anonymous caller system was, of course, set out with the best of intentions: To keep citizens safe. Instead, it has turned into the easiest way that any busybody, awful neighbor, or chronic complainer can use to their advantage.

Roger said "    rum said "I have gotten such a ticket in the past for parking over a 48 hr period. I believe someone was trying to get back at someone else and made assumptions on the owner of the vehicle.   I think its pretty low down just calling by-law on someone, without talking to the person themselves. If someone approaches me with a complaint than i am perfectly capable of reasoning with him and changing my behavior if I'm out of line.   However I have determined if it ever happens again that I should get such a ticket without someone approaching me first. I will take my vehicle around the block every 36 hrs and park it at the same spot, until such a time that I'm approached.   However at the present I only own 1 vehicle so it's not as likely to happen. " Think this was a little more then 48 hrs. I must admit I did not know that Brandon had this many graduates from Clown College. "

It is besides the point where people went to college.  
The point is this is an example of people not minding their own business. If you were the neighbor that would be a different story, but even so one has to be very bad neighbor to cause your neighbor unnecessary cost or harm instead of sharing your concern with him first.  
It is sad what this world is coming to, where every person is scared of his neighbor.  
We ought to treat our neighbor as we would like to be treated. If we wouldn't want the cost of fines and recovering multiple vehicles from being towed, than we should be able to share our concerns with that said neighbor in case he will respond by heeding your concern.  
As far as I'm concerned your only justified in complaining once you have talked to that person. Maybe drop a note in their mailbox, if you don't want your identity known.  
If he takes no action than it would be OK to call by-law.  
This is one of the things that deteriorate our trust in our fellow Man and makes us suspicious of every move someone makes.

rum said "    Roger said "    rum said "I have gotten such a ticket in the past for parking over a 48 hr period. I believe someone was trying to get back at someone else and made assumptions on the owner of the vehicle.   I think its pretty low down just calling by-law on someone, without talking to the person themselves. If someone approaches me with a complaint than i am perfectly capable of reasoning with him and changing my behavior if I'm out of line.   However I have determined if it ever happens again that I should get such a ticket without someone approaching me first. I will take my vehicle around the block every 36 hrs and park it at the same spot, until such a time that I'm approached.   However at the present I only own 1 vehicle so it's not as likely to happen. " Think this was a little more then 48 hrs. I must admit I did not know that Brandon had this many graduates from Clown College. " It is besides the point where people went to college.   The point is this is an example of people not minding their own business. If you were the neighbor that would be a different story, but even so one has to be very bad neighbor to cause your neighbor unnecessary cost or harm instead of sharing your concern with him first.   It is sad what this world is coming to, where every person is scared of his neighbor.   We ought to treat our neighbor as we would like to be treated. If we wouldn't want the cost of fines and recovering multiple vehicles from being towed, than we should be able to share our concerns with that said neighbor in case he will respond by heeding your concern.   As far as I'm concerned your only justified in complaining once you have talked to that person. Maybe drop a note in their mailbox, if you don't want your identity known.   If he takes no action than it would be OK to call by-law.   This is one of the things that deteriorate our trust in our fellow Man and makes us suspicious of every move someone makes. "

A bad neighbor is someone leaving their car and equipment on the street in the winter. Its disrespectful to everyone who drives on that street let alone his direct neighbors. If its been ongoing for years you can bet the guy is well aware of the bylaw and just dowsn't care.  
 
If it was my street I would have called long ago and would have no problem giving my name.

complain about a couple of days. If you know your neighbours and their situation (elderly person not going out frequently in their vehicle) and phone bylaw on them, then your just being a sh*t.  
 
However some people leave vehicles that can't even start for months and months at a time. wth is wrong with you?

This was clearly a safety hazard. Not a noisy neighbor sticking their nose where it don't belong.  
 
While I live close to this area. This is not my street. Judging by the yard it's quite a junkyard when the snow is not covering it. Considering how many snowfalls we have had, if the owner had any plans to move these vehicles it would have happened way before bylaw moved on the complaint.  
 
I have used the email form on the city website this year and did not feel bad at all. Sometimes these people are not your neighbors and I feel better submitting a form instead of knocking on someone's door I don't know....

Nope. The op is correct. This is an I going situation. Same person has multiple vehicles is various sstate of repair or for sale parked all over the street without them moving for months. These two were direct across from each other. Every time the road has been plowed it has to leave a wall of snow around them, making the road narrow. It is constant. By law has been there many many times. It just keeps repeating. This is not someone leaving one vehicle for 48 hours. He isn't exaggerating either. They really have never moved since at least early fall. Pretty sure the white car was even longer. Serious. He often has multiple vehicles and unhooked trailers on the street for very extended periods of time. He has had bylaw there before.  
 
So in this situation then you people say there just should not even be a bylaw? When is it OK to do something about it? This is not a first time or an only time.. it should just be OK to have the street clogged with vehicles? I have never reported it but I can totally understand someone being driven to the point of reporting it. That's kind of why the by law is there. So people don't use the street as free vehicle storage. .

i think that you have hit the nail on the head so to speak