A Toronto resident's complaint about school buses parked 24/7 in a neighbour's driveway has highlighted city bylaws prohibiting commercial vehicles, including school buses, from parking in residential zones unless garaged. This 2013 law is currently under review. While Toronto and Vancouver ban such parking, Edmonton has no limits, Montreal's rules vary by borough, and Halifax permits it, revealing diverse municipal approaches to commercial vehicle parking in residential areas.
Can my neighbour park school buses in her driveway?
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A Toronto resident's complaint about school buses parked 24/7 in a neighbour's driveway has highlighted city bylaws prohibiting commercial vehicles, including school buses, from parking in residential zones unless garaged. This 2013 law is currently under review. While Toronto and Vancouver ban such parking, Edmonton has no limits, Montreal's rules vary by borough, and Halifax permits it, revealing diverse municipal approaches to commercial vehicle parking in residential areas.
- 1 A few months ago: Neighbour experienced a break-in.
- 2 Since then: School buses have been parked in the driveway 24/7.
- 3 2013: Law banning commercial vehicles in residential zones was enacted.
- 4 Currently: City of Toronto is reviewing the law.
- Neighbourhood appearance is negatively impacted
- Potential bylaw violations
- Residents must file complaints for enforcement
- City bylaws are under review
What: The parking of school buses and other commercially licensed vehicles in residential driveways and streets.
When: Ongoing issue; law enacted in 2013; currently under review.
Where: Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal, Halifax (Canada).
Why: A neighbour's attempt to deter break-ins by creating the appearance of activity; city bylaws prohibit commercial vehicles in residential zones; residents' dissatisfaction with the aesthetic impact.
How: Through existing city bylaws and enforcement via resident complaints; the city is reviewing the current law.