Who is affected by this advisory?
Any property owner who has not applied for or been granted an exemption and remain connected to the combined or separate sewer system in violation of subsection 681-11. Sewer Connections. A person who is convicted of an offence may be liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $100,000 for a subsequent offence. All contraventions of the bylaw are reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED for all property’s that can safely and feasibly disconnect from the city sewer system. The City's main goal is compliance, not fines.
Funding & Incentives to disconnect your Downspouts
FREE Disconnection for low-income seniors and persons …show more content…
If you’ve considered all your disconnection options and find that disconnection is not technically feasible or could create a hazardous condition, you may apply for a temporary exemption. Applications may take up to 12 months to be processed. If you have submitted your exemption application to the city, you will not be subject to fines or penalties. The City reserves the right to amend, modify or revoke the exemption provided under subsection 11S(6) of Chapter 681 as it deems appropriate. Homeowners can schedule a free on-site drainage review to help determine disconnection feasibility.
Why are Downspouts required to be disconnected?
The purpose of this bylaw is to promote the health, safety and welfare of local communities within Toronto, and to protect neighborhoods against hazards such as basement flooding and environmental pollution caused by excess water entering the city sewer systems.
How long did I have to disconnect my Downspouts?
Toronto’s downspout disconnection mandate has been in effect for the past eighteen (18) years. Free disconnections were offered between 1998 to October 2007. The mandatory downspout disconnection program was approved for city-wide expansion in 2008. The final city-wide deadline was December 3,
Any property owner who has not applied for or been granted an exemption and remain connected to the combined or separate sewer system in violation of subsection 681-11. Sewer Connections. A person who is convicted of an offence may be liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $100,000 for a subsequent offence. All contraventions of the bylaw are reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED for all property’s that can safely and feasibly disconnect from the city sewer system. The City's main goal is compliance, not fines.
Funding & Incentives to disconnect your Downspouts
FREE Disconnection for low-income seniors and persons …show more content…
If you’ve considered all your disconnection options and find that disconnection is not technically feasible or could create a hazardous condition, you may apply for a temporary exemption. Applications may take up to 12 months to be processed. If you have submitted your exemption application to the city, you will not be subject to fines or penalties. The City reserves the right to amend, modify or revoke the exemption provided under subsection 11S(6) of Chapter 681 as it deems appropriate. Homeowners can schedule a free on-site drainage review to help determine disconnection feasibility.
Why are Downspouts required to be disconnected?
The purpose of this bylaw is to promote the health, safety and welfare of local communities within Toronto, and to protect neighborhoods against hazards such as basement flooding and environmental pollution caused by excess water entering the city sewer systems.
How long did I have to disconnect my Downspouts?
Toronto’s downspout disconnection mandate has been in effect for the past eighteen (18) years. Free disconnections were offered between 1998 to October 2007. The mandatory downspout disconnection program was approved for city-wide expansion in 2008. The final city-wide deadline was December 3,