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The District of Elkford council is considering the adoption of a new Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw to update and replace Elkford’s existing Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Regulation Bylaw, originally adopted in 2006.
The draft bylaw has been developed in consultation with the District's Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the RCMP, the Elk Valley ATV Club, and the Elkford Snowmobile Association. Council has completed first and second reading of the bylaw and are now seeking input from residents about the proposed changes.
Some of the main effects of the bylaw include:
Removing the requirement for a District-issued vehicle plate. Instead this bylaw relies on the Provincial system for registering and identifying off-road vehicles.
Changing the bylaw map to only identify trails on District land as those that are subject to the bylaw. ORV riding on provincial land is not intended to be regulated by this bylaw. Note that District staff are working on revisions to the current map to more accurately reflect existing trails.
Creation of designated routes within the District that can receive RCMP approval, through a permit, to travel along a highway.
The draft bylaw and staff report are included on the documents tab of this page for more information.
Please provide your feedback on the draft bylaw by completing the options below before September 30, 2024.
An open house will also be scheduled and advertised to receive more information and provide direct feedback.
After the input period is closed the bylaw may be revised before being presented to Council for further readings.
The District of Elkford council is considering the adoption of a new Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw to update and replace Elkford’s existing Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Regulation Bylaw, originally adopted in 2006.
The draft bylaw has been developed in consultation with the District's Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the RCMP, the Elk Valley ATV Club, and the Elkford Snowmobile Association. Council has completed first and second reading of the bylaw and are now seeking input from residents about the proposed changes.
Some of the main effects of the bylaw include:
Removing the requirement for a District-issued vehicle plate. Instead this bylaw relies on the Provincial system for registering and identifying off-road vehicles.
Changing the bylaw map to only identify trails on District land as those that are subject to the bylaw. ORV riding on provincial land is not intended to be regulated by this bylaw. Note that District staff are working on revisions to the current map to more accurately reflect existing trails.
Creation of designated routes within the District that can receive RCMP approval, through a permit, to travel along a highway.
The draft bylaw and staff report are included on the documents tab of this page for more information.
Please provide your feedback on the draft bylaw by completing the options below before September 30, 2024.
An open house will also be scheduled and advertised to receive more information and provide direct feedback.
After the input period is closed the bylaw may be revised before being presented to Council for further readings.
Once all feedback has been received, staff will review and consider making adjustments to the draft bylaw to reflect the community's input before presenting it to council.
