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 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.

Download the Community Standards Bylaw [pdf]

New rules effective June 1, 2026

Construction sites in Beaumont must use purpose-built, manufactured waste containers equipped with fixed lids.

Read the changes and guidelines

Keep our community clean

To help keep neighbourhoods safe and clean, the Community Standards Bylaw outlines the following rules for construction waste:

Active construction sites

(including new homes, demolitions, rebuilding or additions and other major renovations)

  • must have a waste container with a fixed lid on site
  • waste container lids must be closed when construction activity is not taking place or during high winds
  • construction debris must not extend above or protrude from the container walls
  • piles of debris, uncovered dumpsters, or bins covered with loose plywood or tarps are not permitted
  • construction activity is not permitted:
    • before 7 am or after 9 pm on weekdays
    • before 9 am or after 9 pm on weekends and holidays

Small home renovation projects

Residents completing minor home repairs or renovations do not need to rent a commercial construction bin if:

  • waste fits inside regular residential curbside carts
  • normal waste collection rules are followed
  • extra materials are properly secured so they cannot blow away

Residents or their contractors may need to use a compliant construction waste bin with a lid for larger renovation projects that produce more waste than what fits in regular curbside carts.

Fines

First offence: $1,000
Second offence: $2,000
Third offence: $5,000

Report an issue

If you notice a construction site with overflowing debris or an unsecured waste container spilling onto public property, report it through City’s Report a Non-Emergency tool.

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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.

More information

Go to Weed Management

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 >>