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All violations can be reported to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. Reports of this nature will be referred to the City's By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department for investigation. Fines in the amount of $105 to $400 under the Parks By-law and $500 to $100,000 under the Emergency Measures By-law may be laid.
Fitness centresAll City fitness centres continue to remain closed at this time, including the cancellation of all in-person fitness classes. Fitness memberships will be put on hold and extended for the duration of the closure. However, there is no shortage of opportunities for citizens to remain active as virtual fitness classes continue to be available via Zoom and YouTube.
For more information or to obtain a member barcode and PIN, please contact Access Vaughan by calling 905-832-2281 or TTY at 1-866-543-0545 or by emailing accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
Fitness equipment packages
Members can choose between a light or heavy package (while quantities last, limit of one package per household) and the program is free of charge – all that is required at the time of booking is a security deposit. Equipment includes hand weights, resistance bands, tubes, gliders, aerobic step platforms and risers. All equipment comes prepackaged and has been individually inspected, cleaned and disinfected. It is available through contactless curbside pickup at the community centre specified at the time of booking. Once the booking is completed, a staff member will be in contact to provide further information, including next steps, pickup arrangements and return process. Short videos are posted on the Recreation Services social media channels on how to use the equipment safely on Instagram – @recvaughan and Facebook – Recreation Vaughan.
WASTE COLLECTIONSIn response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Vaughan continues to modify and transition many services and programs online to support citizens and businesses. As part of this approach, the 2021 Waste Collection Schedule (PDF) has been redesigned and will be easily accessible online and in a condensed hard-copy version.
Residents can also receive customized notifications about their collections by downloading the Recycle Coach mobile app. For one-on-one video coaching on how to divert more materials into blue boxes and green bins, book a Waste-less Virtual Visit session by contacting 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
Vaughan is ready for winter and continues to take a progressive approach to winter maintenance by becoming the first municipality in Canada to adopt a smart-technology artificial intelligence tool to better allocate resources and reduce salt usage. This tool will ensure the City is applying the right salt, at the right time, in the right amount, in the right place. In addition to salting, the City’s winter maintenance program includes windrow-clearing, plowing and snow removal along more than 2,000 lane-kilometres of roads and 1,000 kilometres of sidewalks throughout the community. With more than 100 vehicles including salter/snowplow units, windrow machines, sidewalk machines, pickup trucks equipped with plows and salters, cul-de-sac-clearing machines and anti-icing units, the City has residents covered for anything Mother Nature brings. For more information, or to sign up for snow-related email alerts, visit vaughan.ca/snow.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNINGThe City’s Development Planning and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) teams have innovated their processes to ensure planning approvals and shovel-ready projects can move forward during the pandemic. These include new digital development applications, electronic-participation Pre-Application Consultations and virtual Heritage Vaughan and Design Review Panel meetings.
Several projects are underway that will guide development for intensification areas, such as the VMC, Vaughan Mills Centre and the Yonge Steeles Corridor, with a focus on safety, active transportation and sustainability. Work also continues on the Maple and Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan Reviews, as well as a heritage inventory update.
POLICY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYThe City, in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and several community members, is co-developing a plan to bring a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) to Thornhill. The SNAP program is about revitalization, making communities more sustainable and seeking urban renewal opportunities such as flood risk reduction, energy and water conservation, tree planting and natural heritage enhancements, improving walkability and accessibility, recreation, and arts and culture. Learn more at vaughan.ca/environment.
City staff have initiated the Official Plan Review, which will guide growth in Vaughan until 2051. Phase 1 of the project is well underway, which consists of the background work, research and gaps analysis. To date, initial Council and stakeholder engagements have taken place – additional public feedback engagements will be conducted virtually in the coming months.
Land use studies are also underway to guide the development of transit-supportive, complete communities in Vaughan. Current studies include the Promenade Centre Secondary Plan, Weston 7 Secondary Plan and supporting Transportation Master Plan, and Concord Go Centre Mobility Hub Study and supporting Transportation Master Plan. Various stakeholder and public feedback opportunities will continue to be explored throughout the process. For more information on these transformational City-building initiatives, visit vaughan.ca/PolicyPlanning.
BY-LAW AND COMPLIANCE, ENFORCEMENT SERVICESEnforcement and education efforts have been increased across the city. Greater attention and a more assertive, proactive approach to enforcement are underway. Public complaints, concerns and inquiries should be reported to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 for follow up by the By-law Enforcement team.
Online payments of administrative monetary penalties, such as parking tickets, can be made via payvaughanticket.com. To arrange an alternative method of payment or schedule a dispute appointment, call 905-832-2281 within 15 days of receiving it. At the time of call, individuals will be asked their preferred option for a screening – phone or online. If an online screening is requested, an online form will be sent via email. Once completed, the Screenings Officer will review the information and inform the resident of the decision via email, in addition to any applicable next steps.
Vaughan Animal Services continues to serve the Vaughan, Richmond Hill and King communities through regular patrols and response to service calls. The Vaughan Animal Services Shelter remains closed, with limited access for adoption and pet recovery services by appointment only. Book an appointment by contacting 905-832-2281 or animal.services@vaughan.ca. Vaughan pet licensing and tag purchases are also available online. For general information, please visit vaughan.ca/AnimalServices.