Town of Banff

Bylaw Services

Don't be the odd man out! Photo by Town of Banff staff

Bylaw Services:

• works to ensure compliance with local bylaws and several provincial statutes.
• looks after animal licensing
• cares for lost pets
• handles lost and found items.

To request service, please use the Action Request form.

Snow & Ice Removal

Property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice on the sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours of a snowfall.

If you are concerned about a sidewalk that hasn’t been cleared:

• submit an Action Request or
• call Bylaw Services at 403.762.1218

Shovels, environmental friendly icemelt, anti-slip traction material and other snow removal supplies can be found at our local hardware store.

• Clear ice without harming the environment

Help out a neighbour

Many seniors in our community are unable to shovel snow. Join our Snow Angel program and lend a helping hand to someone in need.

• Volunteer to be a Snow Angel

If you need a Snow Angel to help you with your shovelling, call our Senior Support Coordinator at 403.762.1253.

Supporting Council's Priorities

Unauthorized removal of refundable containers

It's illegal to removed refundable containers from Town-owned waste bins. 

Council has asked us to help reduce this practice, so we’ve increased our patrols of public waste and recycling bins. Already our efforts have resulted in a decrease in people illegally removing refundables.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is when people leave items other than bagged grass and leaves on public property.  Yes! It is illegal to leave items next to garbage bins. Council wants to reduce the incidence of illegal dumping because:

• It’s ugly.  Banff is one of the most beautiful places in the world, yet statistics show our incidence of illegal dumping to be about 4 times higher than other Alberta municipalities.
• It can be dangerous. Animals are often attracted to waste left outside, and broken glass and other hazards are often present.
• It’s expensive. Our garbage trucks are equipped to pick up garbage from bins, not large items like furniture and electronic equipment. The Town sends out a separate truck and crew to pick up the garbage left illegally beside bins. This costs taxpayers an extra $60,000 per year.

Be a part of the solution

• Dispose of your unwanted items responsibly.  There are several options – visit our Unwanted Items page for more information.
• Give us a call if you see someone illegally dumping – 403.762.1218.

To learn more about what Bylaw Services does, check out the links below, or call 403.762.1218.

• Parking Tickets
• Action Request Form
• Lost and Found
• Pet Licenses
  

Office Location:

Banff Town Hall
110 Bear Street
T: 403.762.1218
F: 403.762.1260