Local Improvements

Lane improvements

Please note: Under the new 2012 to 2014 Capital Plan, we anticipate City funding for petition towards road, lane and/or sidewalk improvements, including petitions already underway to be unavailable.
LaneCentre strip laneCountry LaneSpeed humps

Residential lanes

Residential lane - low cost center strip paving

  • approx. 3.4 meter wide centerstrip. Width may vary depending on width of lane allowance
  • a gravel ramp adjacent the centerstrip in front of garages only
  • landscaping and green verge along the shoulder area retained where possible
  • environmentally friendly

Environmental residential lane - "Country Lane" treatment

  • delineated driving area
  • reinforced grass strips
  • environmentally friendly

Full width lane paving

Full width lane paving no longer is the City standard. Full width paving may still be available for lanes with mixed zoning such as commercial or multi-dwelling and residential.

Multi-family / commercial lane

Full width lane paving - commercial/mixed residential

  • full width pavement
  • 130 mm asphalt surface
  • valley gutter
  • underground tile system where appropriate

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