City of Toronto informing residents about the rules in the new Turfgrass and Prohibited Plants Bylaw

[Greg Knittl]

Hi Folks,

First information I and a number of others have received on the new
Turfgrass and Prohibited Plants Bylaw:

I may have missed it, but I don't see any definition of the line of
sight requirements at
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/public-notices-bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/turfgrass-prohibited-plants

Unfortunately if Toronto will not define "line of sight" rules then
going to court or political action is the only way to clarify the bylaw.

I hope people that encounter the new bylaw will post on TUG or feel free
to contact me personally.

Greg

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Subject: City of Toronto informing residents about the rules in the new
Turfgrass and Prohibited Plants Bylaw
Date: Tue, 3 May 2022 12:44:00 -0400
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Bylaw) <MLSconsu...@TORONTO.CA>
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City of Toronto - e-updates

As the weather warms up and we step into the growing season, the City of
Toronto has launched a public education campaign to inform residents
about the rules in the new Turfgrass and Prohibited Plants Bylaw. The
City’s Grass and Weeds Bylaw has been updated and the new Turfgrass and
Prohibited Plants Bylaw
<https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/municode/1184_489.pdf>came into effect
on January 1, 2022.

The public education campaign is encouraging residents to:

* Learn about the do's and don'ts for lawns and how to grow
pollinator-friendly gardens.
* Avoid prohibited plants that can pose a threat to human health or
natural areas and cut turfgrass regularly.
* Delight neighbours with gardens but ensure that sidewalks or driver
and pedestrian views are not blocked.

More information about the rules, details and photos of the prohibited
plants, and resources on creating pollinator-friendly gardens are
available at toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens
<https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/public-notices-bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/turfgrass-prohibited-plants/>.

If you would like to share this information with members of your
networks, we have attached some suggested content that can be used on
websites, newsletters and social media channels.

If you have questions, please contact Nirmala Basker at
Nirmala...@toronto.ca <mailto:Nirmala...@toronto.ca>.

Thank you,

City of Toronto
 Municipal Licensing and Standards


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_1. For webpages or newsletters_

Want to BEE a good neighbour? Learn about the do's and don'ts for your
lawn and how to grow pollinator-friendly gardens! Avoid prohibited
plants that can pose a threat to human health or natural areas and cut
turfgrass regularly. Delight neighbours with your garden but don’t block
sidewalks or driver and pedestrian views. Learn more at
toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens.

_2. For social media_

* Want to BEE a good neighbour? Learn about the do's and don'ts for
your lawn and how to grow pollinator-friendly gardens! As we start
planting, check out the resources at toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens.

* Getting ready for the planting season? BEE a good neighbour and
learn about the do's and don'ts for your lawn and how to grow
pollinator-friendly gardens! Avoid prohibited plants that can
threaten human health or natural areas and cut turfgrass regularly.
More: toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens.

* Rudebeckia, coneflower and evening primrose – oh my! BEE a good
neighbour and learn about the do's and don'ts for your lawn and how
to grow pollinator-friendly gardens. Delight neighbours with your
garden but don’t block sidewalks or driver and pedestrian views.
toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens.

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[Rhonda Teitel-Payne]

Thanks for sharing this Greg. 

If anyone does encounter issues with the new bylaw, please do let us at TUG know. It helps to inform advocacy efforts. 

Best,

Rhonda

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