Being a Good Neighbour

Our neighbourhoods function at their best through community spirit. Find out below how you can contribute to a community that’s welcoming and safe for everyone.

Community Standards bylaw

The City of Beaumont has developed a Community Standards Bylaw to address a range of concerns raised by residents. The bylaw provides transparent, enforceable rules that maintain and enhance our city’s livability by encouraging a safe, clean, welcoming and inclusive community.

This bylaw replaces other previous bylaws, such as the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw, Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw, Noise Abatement Bylaw and the Snow Removal Bylaw. Consolidating these bylaws into one makes the standards easier for residents to find and understand and for City staff to enforce.

You can read the Community Standards Bylaw [pdf] or review a short summary of the bylaw [pdf]. Please note this document is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered as equivalent to the bylaw.

Keep our community clean

The Community Standards Bylaw has rules that everyone doing construction (commercial or residential, and large or small projects, from new housing developments to building a deck) must follow.

  • Construction sites must have waste containers.
  • Waste must be placed in the container and be properly secured so that it doesn’t blow away.
  • Don’t store or accumulate loose material on a construction site unless it’s stacked or stored in an orderly way.

Keep Beaumont beautiful

Follow the Community Standards Bylaw by minimizing weeds on your property and properly maintaining adjacent boulevards. Mow regularly, remove fallen leaves and notify the City if any trees need maintenance.

For more information on weed control.
Find photos of common weeds in Beaumont.
Full details about provincially-regulated weeds and weed control legislation information are available on Alberta.ca.

Keep Beaumont safe in winter

Do you know your role in snow and ice control? Come snowfall, keep these guidelines in mind:

  • Clear snow/ice from sidewalks within 48 hours.
  • Keep snow/ice from your property off the road and others’ property.
  • Clear nearby fire hydrants. Leave a 1.5 metre (5 foot) area free of snow and ice.
  • Park away from streets marked for snow removal. Parking bans start at midnight on days indicated, as snow removal can begin that early.

Read more about resident obligations for snow and ice control.

Nominate a Good Neighbour

Beaumont’s Good Neighbour program aims to recognize those individuals who contribute to a safe, connected and friendly community. Learn more about the program and nominate a neighbour who:

  • Models community spirit
  • Helps in times of need
  • Improves feeling of safety and security
  • Encourages fellow neighbours to get together and connect

This program recognizes two individuals each year: one mid-year and another towards the end of the year.

Garage sale guidelines

Garage sales in Beaumont do not require a permit.

Residents are required to follow rules around placing garage sale signs, as outlined in Beaumont’s Land Use Bylaw (section 4.4.6).

  • Size: Your sign must not be larger than 0.6 metres square (i.e. 80 centimetres by 80 centimetres/31.5 inches by 31.5 inches in dimension)
  • Duration: You can display your sign up to two days before and two days after your garage sale.
  • Safety: Your sign must not interfere with sight lines along a road or any other thoroughfare (including shared use paths, trails).
  • Location: You can place your sign on public boulevards and rights-of-way or on your private property. Do not place a garage sale sign on city infrastructure (power pole, street light pole, traffic light pole, street furniture) or on a tree.

Resolving neighbourhood disputes

Bylaws regulate some aspects of community life, but many conflicts can be resolved without involving law enforcement.

The City of Beaumont partnered with Strathcona County Community Mediation to provide people with resources to navigate conflicts with their neighbours, as well as mediation services when a little extra help is needed to reach a collaborative conclusion.

Read about conflict resolution with your neighbours >>