Willard Street, Fairbairn Street, Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue

Integrated road, sewer, and watermain project
Contract no. ISD17-5035

Project description

The City of Ottawa is undertaking the preliminary and detailed design for the renewal of Old Ottawa South. The project area is predominantly bounded by Bank Street to the west, Sunnyside Avenue to the north, Belmont Avenue to the south and Riverdale Avenue to the east.  The existing watermain, sanitary sewer and road infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of upgrading to provide the required level of service to your neighbourhood. The City has identified the need for reconstruction of the following works for the roads below:

• Willard Street (from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue)
• Fairbairn Street (from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue)
• Bellwood Avenue (from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue)
• Belmont Avenue (from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue)

Project timing

Preliminary and detailed design: spring 2017 to fall 2018
Design assignment completion: early winter 2019
Construction start: spring 2020
Construction completion: summer 2023

Public involvement

A public information session was held in March 2018, to present the preliminary design drawings to the public. At this time attendees were able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works. 

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Safety

The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.
For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the Contractor Representative or the Contract Administrator.
For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager.

City Project Manager
Lei Gong, PhD, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 22738

Contractor Representative
Stéphane Desjardins, P.Eng.
Louis W. Bray Construction Limited
Tel: 613-808-1615

Contract Administrator
Mike Sexton
McIntosh Perry
Tel: 613-805-0690

In late August, the City will begin construction in your neighbourhood. This work is needed to complete the Fairbairn, Belmont, Willard, Bellwood Integrated Road project that was predominantly completed in 2022.

Why: The work is needed to improve the traffic calming measures at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bank Street, as well as improve the raised intersection at Belmont Avenue and Bellwood Avenue, to ensure that it functions more safely and effectively.

What: Install a raised crossing at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bank Street and rebuild the raised intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bellwood Avenue, which includes grinding the pavement, replacing some sections of sidewalk, repaving and line painting.

When: The work is expected to begin in late August. Final completion is anticipated by the end of August/early September 2023.

Where: The project limits are:

• The intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bellwood Avenue
• The intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bank Street 

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Louis W. Bray Construction Limited, to     complete the work.

Traffic management

Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue will be temporary closed with access to local traffic only.

Pedestrian and cycling access

A safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout construction. Signage will be placed onsite.  

Construction disruptions

The contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may feel vibrations at your home or business due to the use of heavy equipment needed to complete this work. This is quite common and typically not an issue for existing structures. The Contractor will monitor vibrations during these operations. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation.

The Contractor is fully responsible for any damage to private property as a result of their construction activities. If you think that damage has occurred to your property as a result of construction, please contact the General Contractor directly. The contractor is required by the City to carry liability insurance before any work may proceed.

For daytime construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

In late May, the City will begin construction in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to improve infrastructure and will involve constructing watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers in Old Ottawa South.

Why: The work is needed to improve the reliability of the aging watermains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems in your community.

What: The work will renew infrastructure in your neighbourhood and involve the construction of new watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers along with full road reconstruction. Water and sewer lines for properties will also be replaced up to the property line.

When: Major work was completed in 2021. The remaining landscaping work and traffic calming measures are expected to begin in late May. Final completion is anticipated in late June/early July 2022.

Where: The project limits are:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Louis W. Bray Construction Limited, to complete the work.

Traffic management

Willard Street, Fairbairn Street, Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue will be temporary closed with access to local traffic only.

Transit services

There will be no impact to existing bus routes on Bank Street and Riverdale Avenue. Existing bus stops will be maintained and remain accessible for all users throughout construction.

Pedestrian and cycling access

A safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout construction. Signage will be placed onsite.

Non-conforming driveways

Front yard driveways installed after 1965 are deemed non-conformance to the Private Approach By-law. Where a parcel is not in compliance with the zoning by-law, such can only be eliminated through a rezoning or, in some instances, an application to the Committee of Adjustment. A motion passed by the City Council provides a waiver from the By-law such that the portion of the driveway on the right of way can be reinstated in or left by staff to their existing condition.

The City's zoning by-law and private approach by-law is normally only enforced on a complaint-driven basis; and there have not been complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area. Based on Councillor Menard’s investigation, the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws. As such, Councillor Menard brought a motion on April 22, 2020 and Council approve that, in respect of the reconstructing of Fairbairn Street, Belmont Avenue, Willard Street and Bellwood Avenue, private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

Right of way encroachments

During the design process our project team identified a number of right of way encroachments, such as retaining walls and private fences. The City By-Law and Regulatory Services notified the owners whose encroachments have significantly impacted our design and construction. For those that have insignificant impact on our design and construction, the project team will reinstate or protect during construction to the best of our ability with good faith. Please note that the maintenance of those encroachments is solely the property owners’ responsibility after the construction is complete.

Construction disruptions

The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may feel vibrations at your home or business due to the use of heavy equipment needed to complete this work. This is quite common and typically not an issue for existing structures. The Contractor will monitor vibrations during these operations. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation.

The Contractor is fully responsible for any damage to private property as a result of their construction activities. If you think that damage has occurred to your property as a result of construction, please contact the General Contractor directly. The contractor is required by the City to carry liability insurance before any work may proceed.

For daytime construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

In mid-April, the City will begin construction in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to improve infrastructure and will involve constructing watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers in Old Ottawa South.

Why: The work is needed to improve the reliability of the aging watermains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems in your community.

What: The work will renew infrastructure in your neighbourhood and involve the construction of new watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers along with full road reconstruction. Water and sewer lines for properties will also be replaced up to the property line.

When: Work is expected to begin in mid-April with preparatory work for the first few weeks.

• Phase One: Includes work along Belmont Avenue from Fairbairn Street to Riverdale Avenue, Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue, and Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue.

Major work along Belmont Avenue and Fairbairn Street was completed in 2020 except for sidewalk and driveway reinstatement and landscaping, which will be carried out in 2021. The construction along Bellwood Avenue will begin in April 2021 and is expected to be completed by summer 2021.

• Phase Two: Includes work along Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Fairbairn Street, and Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue. Construction along Belmont Avenue and Willard Street is expected to take place in April/May 2021. Final completion is anticipated for spring 2022.

Where: The project limits are:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Louis W. Bray Construction Limited, to complete the work.

Traffic Management

The following roads will be impacted during construction:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue
• Sunnyside Avenue from Willard Street to Bellwood Avenue
• Riverdale Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bank Street from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue

Willard Street, Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue will be closed with access to local traffic only.

Transit Services

There will be no impact to existing bus routes on Bank Street and Riverdale Avenue. Existing bus stops will be maintained and remain accessible for all users throughout construction.

Pedestrian and Cycling Access

A safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout construction. Signage will be placed onsite.

Traffic Calming Measures

In December 2019, Council approved a Road Safety Action Plan Update which recommends that local residential streets be designed for a 30 km/h operating speed when reconstruction occurs. Pursuant to By-law No. 2011–122, the City of Ottawa has approved road modifications at the following locations in accordance with the authority under By-law No. 2011-28:

• Raised Asphalt Cross Walks

• Willard Street:
  • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
  • Belmont Avenue intersection, north and south sides
• Fairbairn Street:
  • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
  • Belmont Avenue intersection, north side
• Bellwood Avenue:
  • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
• Belmont Avenue:
  • Bank Street intersection, east side
  • Riverdale Avenue intersection, west side

• Raised Intersection
  • Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue
• Intersection Narrowings
  • Willard Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (west quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
  • Fairbairn Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (west quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
  • Bellwood Avenue:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (all quadrants)
  • Belmont Avenue:
    • Bellwood Avenue intersection (all quadrants)
    • Riverdale Avenue intersection (north and south quadrants)

• Mid-Block Road Narrowings and Speed Hump
  • Willard Street (between 18 Willard Street and 21 Willard Street)
  • Fairbairn Street (between 16 Fairbairn Street and 17 Fairbairn Street)
  • Bellwod Avenue (between 26 Bellwood Avenue and 29 Bellwood Avenue)
  • Belmont Avenue (between 193 Belmont Avenue and 194 Belmont Avenue)

Non-conforming Driveways

Front yard driveways installed after the year of 1965 are deemed non-conformance to the Private Approach By-law. Where a parcel is not in compliance with the zoning by-law, such can only be eliminated through a rezoning or, in some instances, an application to the Committee of Adjustment. A motion passed by the City Council provides a waiver from the By-law such that the portion of the driveway on the right of way can be reinstated in or left by staff to their existing condition.

The City's zoning by-law and private approach by-law is normally only enforced on a complaint-driven basis; and there have not been complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area. Based on Councillor Menard’s investigation, the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws. As such, Councillor Menard brought a motion on April 22, 2020 and Council approve that, in respect of the reconstructing of Fairbairn Street, Belmont Avenue, Willard Street and Bellwood Avenue, private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

Right of Way Encroachments

During the design process our project team has identified a number of right of way encroachments, such as retaining walls and private fences. The City By-Law and Regulatory Services has notified the owners whose encroachments have significantly impacted our design and construction. For those that have insignificant impact on our design and construction, the project team will reinstate or protect during construction to the best of our ability with good faith. Please note that the maintenance of those encroachments is solely the property owners’ responsibility after the construction is complete.

Construction Disruptions

The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise, dust and vibrations. You may feel vibrations at your home or business due to the use of heavy equipment needed to complete this work. This is quite common and typically not an issue for existing structures. The Contractor will monitor vibrations during these operations. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation.

The Contractor is fully responsible for any damage to private property as a result of their construction activities. If you think that damage has occurred to your property as a result of construction, please contact the General Contractor directly. The contractor is required by the City to carry liability insurance before any work may proceed.

For daytime construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

Construction notice (July 2020)

The City is working closely with the industry and complying with restrictions and recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

In August, the City will begin construction in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to improve infrastructure and will involve constructing watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers in Old Ottawa South.

Why: The work is needed to improve the reliability of the aging watermains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems in your community.

What: The work will renew infrastructure in your neighbourhood and involve the construction of new watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers along with full road reconstruction. Water and sewer lines for properties will also be replaced up to the property line.

When: Work is expected to begin in August with preparatory work for the first few weeks.

• Phase One: Includes work along Belmont Avenue from Fairbairn Street to Riverdale Avenue, Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue, and Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue. Construction along Belmont Avenue and Fairbairn Street is expected to begin in August 2020 and continue to the fall 2020. The construction along Bellwood Avenue will begin in spring 2021 and is expected to be completed by summer 2021.
• Phase Two: Includes work along Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Fairbairn Street, and Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue. Construction along Belmont Avenue and Willard Street is expected to take place in summer 2021 pending budget approval. Final completion is anticipated for spring 2022.

Where: The project limits are:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Louis W.Bray Construction Limited, to complete the work.

Traffic Management

The following roads will be impacted during construction:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue
• Sunnyside Avenue from Willard Street to Bellwood Avenue
• Riverdale Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bank Street from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue

Willard Street, Fairbairn Street, Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue will have block-by-block road closures with access to local traffic only. Belmont Avenue will not be closed concurrently with the other intersecting streets (Willard Street, Fairbairn Street and Bellwood Avenue).

Bank Street at Belmont Avenue

• No northbound lane reductions are expected during the weekday peak hours. Lane reductions are expected to occur during off peak hours.
• No southbound lane reductions are expected during construction
• A minimum of one northbound travel lane will be maintained at all times

Sunnyside Avenue at Willard Street, Fairbairn Street and Bellwood Avenue

• No lane reductions are expected during weekday peak hours
• A minimum of one travel lane will be maintained at all times

Riverdale Avenue at Belmont Avenue

• No lane reductions are expected during weekday peak hours
• A minimum of one travel lane will be maintained at all times
• Priority to transit vehicles when flagging/directing traffic

Transit Services

There will be no impact to existing bus routes on Bank Street and Riverdale Avenue. Existing bus stops will be maintained and remain accessible for all users throughout construction.

Pedestrian and Cycling Access

A safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout construction. Signage will be placed onsite.

Traffic Calming Measures

In December 2019, Council approved a Road Safety Action Plan Update which recommends that local residential streets be designed for a 30 km/h operating speed when reconstruction occurs. Pursuant to By-law No. 2011–122, the City of Ottawa has approved road modifications at the following locations in accordance with the authority under By-law No. 2011-28:

• Raised Asphalt Cross Walks 
  • Willard Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
    • Belmont Avenue intersection, north and south sides
  • Fairbairn Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
    • Belmont Avenue intersection, north side
  • Bellwood Avenue:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection, south side
  • Belmont Avenue:
    • Bank Street intersection, east side
    • Riverdale Avenue intersection, west side
• Raised Intersection
  • Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue
• Intersection Narrowings
  • Willard Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (west quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
  • Fairbairn Street:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (west quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
  • Bellwood Avenue:
    • Sunnyside Avenue intersection (east quadrant)
    • Belmont Avenue intersection (all quadrants)
  • Belmont Avenue:
    • Bellwood Avenue intersection (all quadrants)
    • Riverdale Avenue intersection (north and south quadrants)
• Mid-Block Road Narrowings and Speed Hump
  • Willard Street (between 18 Willard Street and 21 Willard Street)
  • Fairbairn Street (between 16 Fairbairn Street and 17 Fairbairn Street)
  • Bellwod Avenue (between 26 Bellwood Avenue and 29 Bellwood Avenue)
  • Belmont Avenue (between 193 Belmont Avenue and 194 Belmont Avenue)

Non-conforming Driveways

Front yard driveways installed after the year of 1965 are deemed non-conformance to the Private Approach By-law. Where a parcel is not in compliance with the zoning by-law, such can only be eliminated through a rezoning or, in some instances, an application to the Committee of Adjustment. A motion passed by the City Council provides a waiver from the By-law such that the portion of the driveway on the right-of-way can be reinstated in or left by staff to their existing condition.

The City's zoning by-law and private approach by-law is normally only enforced on a complaint-driven basis; and there have not been complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area. Based on Councillor Menard’s investigation, the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws. As such, Councillor Menard brought a motion on April 22, 2020 and Council approve that, in respect of the reconstructing of Fairbairn Street, Belmont Avenue, Willard Street and Bellwood Avenue, private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

Right of Way Encroachments

During the design process our project team has identified a number of right of way encroachments, such as retaining walls and private fences. The City By-Law and Regulatory Services has notified the owners whose encroachments have significantly impacted our design and construction. For those that have insignificant impact on our design and construction, the project team will reinstate or protect during construction to the best of our ability with good faith. Please note that the maintenance of those encroachments is solely the property owners’ responsibility after the construction is complete.

Construction Disruptions

The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise, dust and vibrations. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation. For daytime construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

Construction notice (May 2020)

In summer 2020, the City of Ottawa will begin construction in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to improve infrastructure in your neighborhood and will involve constructing watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers in Old Ottawa South to upgrade infrastructure that has reached the end of its service life.

Why: The work is needed to improve the reliability of the aging watermains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems in your community.

What: The proposed work will renew infrastructure in your neighbourhood and will involve the construction of new watermains, sanitary sewers and select storm sewers along with full road reconstruction. Water and sewer lines for properties will also be replaced up to the property line.

When: Work is expected to begin in summer 2020 with preparatory work for the first few weeks.

• Phase One: Major construction is expected to start in the summer 2020 and will continue to the fall 2020 and will include Belmont Avenue from Fairbairn Street to Riverdale Avenue, Fairbairn Street and Bellwood Avenue. Notifications will be sent to residents prior to the start of construction.
• Phase Two: Construction is expected to take place in 2021 and will include Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Fairbairn Street and Willard Street, pending budget approval.
• Final completion is anticipated for spring 2022.

Where: The project limits are:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue

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Traffic Management

The following roads will be affected during construction:

• Willard Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Fairbairn Street from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bellwood Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Belmont Avenue from Bank Street to Riverdale Avenue
• Sunnyside Avenue from Willard Street to Bellwood Avenue
• Riverdale Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue
• Bank Street from Belmont Avenue to Belmont Avenue

Willard Street, Fairbairn Street, Bellwood Avenue and Belmont Avenue will have block-by-block road closures with access to local traffic only. Belmont Avenue will not be closed concurrently with the other intersecting streets (Willard Street, Fairbairn Street and Bellwood Avenue).

Bank Street at Belmont Avenue

• No northbound lane reductions weekdays during peak hours
• No southbound lane reductions at any time
• A minimum of one northbound travel lane will be maintained at all times

Sunnyside Avenue at Willard Street, Fairbairn Street and Bellwood Avenue

• No lane reductions weekdays during peak hours
• A minimum of one travel lane will be maintained at all times

Riverdale Avenue at Belmont Avenue

• No lane reductions weekdays during peak hours
• A minimum of one travel lane will be maintained at all times
• Priority to transit vehicles when flagging/directing traffic

Transit Services

Bank Street and Riverdale Avenue are identified as part of an OC Transpo Bus Route. Access by buses and pedestrians to all existing Bus Stops in/near the work zone will be maintained at all times. Temporary bus stop conditions that are as a result of construction will be fully accessible and to the satisfaction of Transit Services.

Pedestrian Access

A safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians will be provided through and/or around the construction site and access to all buildings, properties, and other destinations within or immediately adjacent to the contract limits will be maintained.

Non-conforming Driveways

The front yard driveways installed after the year of 1965 are deemed non-conformance to the Private Approach By-law. Where a parcel is not in compliance with the zoning by-law, such can only be eliminated through a rezoning or, in some instances, an application to the Committee of Adjustment. A motion passed by the City Council provides a waiver from the By-law such that the portion of the driveway on the right-of-way can be reinstated in or left by staff to their existing condition.

The City's zoning by-law and private approach by-law is normally only enforced on a complaint-driven basis; and there have not been complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area. Based on Councillor Menard’s investigation, the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws. As such, Councillor Menard brought a motion on April 22, 2020 and Council approve that, in respect of the reconstructing of Fairbairn Street, Belmont Avenue, Willard Street and Bellwood Avenue, private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

Construction Disruptions

The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise, dust and vibrations. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation. For daytime construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

Right of Way Encroachments

During the design process our project team has identified a number of right of way encroachments, such as retaining walls and private fences. The City By-Law and Regulatory Services has notified the owners whose encroachments have significantly impacted our design and construction. For those that have insignificant impact on our design and construction, the project team will reinstate or protect during construction to the best of our ability with good faith. Please note that the maintenance of those encroachments is solely the property owners’ responsibility after the construction is complete.