Spring cleaning blitz

by Rob Benneian

City bylaw enforcement officers will be inspecting properties in the area surrounding the University of Windsor beginning April 8.

In order to be compliant with Yard Maintenance By-Law 3-2600, yards and curbsides must be kept clear of garbage and debris. Ann Kalinowski, manager of bylaw enforcement, said in taking a proactive approach the city hopes to head off problems before they arise.

“With winter weather finally drawing to an end and the school semester soon to follow, we want to ensure students returning home are doing their part and leaving the city as clean as possible,” said Kalinowski.

There are officers in each of the 10 wards around the city who work on both a proactive and complaint-driven basis. The residential areas near the university, which house many students, is specifically targeted with an annual blitz unlike the residences around St. Clair College.

“We haven’t noticed in the past that there are issues around the college like there are at the University of Windsor,” said Kalinowski.

Property owners found to be in violation of the bylaw will be mailed a compliance order.

Kalinowski said no charges were laid last year after their inspection of the University of Windsor’s surrounding area.