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The City of Yorkton Community Safety Officers are responsible for enforcing many of our City bylaws.
Below is information about the most common bylaw concerns we receive.
How Long Can I Park my car on the Street?
Generally, you can park your car on the street for a maximum of 48 hours, unless a no parking or restricted parking sign is posted.
During or after a heavy snowfall, we may declare a snow route parking ban. If you park in a snow route while a parking ban is in effect, fines may be issued and your vehicle may be towed.
For more information, please see our Traffic Bylaw. You can also report a concern if you believe a vehicle is parked illegally or has been there for over 48 hours.
Where Can I Park my Commercial Vehicle?
The manufacturers' gross vehicle weight is what determines where commercial vehicles can be parked.
You can read more about commercial vehicle parking in our Traffic Bylaw and Property Standards Bylaw.
You can also report a concern if you believe a commercial vehicle is parked illegally.
RV's can be parked on a driveway or parking pad in the front yard from April 1 to October 31. You are not permitted to park your RV on the driveway at any other time.
If you do park your RV in your driveway, it must be 1.5 metres from the interior edge of the sidewalk or curb (where no sidewalk exists).
RV's such as camper trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, etc., cannot be left unattached from a truck if it is parked on the street.
You can read more about RV parking in the Traffic Bylaw and Property Standards Bylaw.
You can also report a concern if you believe an RV is parked illegally.
If you have a concern about parking, such as:
You can submit a form online or contact the Community Safety Officers at 306-786-1725.
For information about how to manage drainage and flooding in and around your property, visit the Drainage and Flooding page.
Are There Rules About Having Overgrown Grass and Weeds?
Yes. Every property owner is required to cut grass and weeds on their property before they become overgrown.
For more information, please see our Property Standards Bylaw.
You can also report a concern if you think a neighbours grass or weeds are overgrown.
Are There Rules About Having an Untidy Yard?
Yes. The Property Standards Bylaw states “all residential yards are prohibited from being kept in an untidy and unsightly condition”. For example, household furniture and appliances should not be left outside, also any material that is deemed to clutter and make the property appear untidy and unsightly must be tidied or removed.
For a more detailed list, please view our Property Standards Bylaw.
You can also report a concern if you think a neighbours property is untidy.
Are There Rules About Neighbours Pushing Snow into the Street or Onto my Property
Your neighbour should not push snow into the street, alley or other City owned property. Please refer to our Traffic Bylaw for more details.
There are no bylaws within the City of Yorkton for a neighbour pushing snow onto your property. If you have concerns about a neighbour pushing snow onto your property, we encourage you to speak to your neighbour.
You can report a concern about a neighbour pushing snow into the street, alley or other city owned property.
If you see someone dumping garbage in the alley or other City owned property, please submit a form online or contact the Community Safety Officers at 306-786-1725 and provide as many details as possible.
If you find dumped garbage in an alley or other City owned property, you can also submit a form online or contact the Community Safety Officers at 306-786-1725.
Do Dogs Need to be on a Leash?
Yes. Dogs must be on a leash if they are not on their owner's property. The owner also must be in control of the leash. If your dog is on your property, it does not need to be on a leash.
For more information, please see our Animal Control Bylaw.
Are Cats Allowed to Walk Around the Neighbourhood?
No. Cats should not be walking around the neighbourhood unless they are on a leash. When cats roam the neighbourhood, they can often become a nuisance to neighbours (e.g., using a neighbours flower garden as a litter box). If your cat wants to be outside, please keep it on a leash.
For more information, please see our Animal Control Bylaw.
If you have a cat in your neighbourhood being a nuisance, you can report a concern to the Community Safety Officers.
If you have a concern about a barking dog in your neighbourhood, please review and complete the Barking Dog Complaint Package.
If you already completed the barking dog complaint package and would like to submit it to the Community Safety Officers for complaint investigation, you can submit a form online, submit by email, drop the forms at City Hall or mail to:
City of Yorkton
Box 400
Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3
Attn: Bylaw Service
If you have a concern about construction noise in your neighbourhood, engine retarder brakes, etc. you can submit a form online or contact the Community Safety Officers at 306-786-1725.
My Neighbour is Playing Loud Music Next Door, What Can I do
As per our Noise Bylaw, no person should make or allow a noise that is unnecessary or unreasonably loud and disturbs a neighbourhood.
We suggest, if you're comfortable, to speak to your neighbour and ask them to turn down the music. Otherwise, you can report a concern to the Community Safety Officers.
Between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:00 am, please contact the RCMP Detachment at 306-786-2400.
What is the snow clearing priority order?
Snow clearing follows this general order:
How much snow needs to fall before plowing starts?
Snow clearing thresholds are:
How are residential streets cleared?
After priority streets are cleared, City crews move to residential streets using a zone-based schedule, coordinated with curbside pickup.
When will my street get plowed?
Plowing follows a hierarchy:
This approach helps keep essential services operating smoothly on arterial routes.
Are all back lanes cleared after every snowfall?
No. Winter maintenance focuses on downtown and residential back lanes, especially those that serve as primary access routes. Priority lanes are selected based on how they’re used.
What is a snow route parking ban?
Yorkton has two primary snow removal route areas:
When declared, the parking ban is in force for 72 hours. The Blue area is in force from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Vehicles not moved may face fines and towing.
Why is snow put back onto my sidewalk after I clear it?
Sidewalks directly beside the street can used as snow storage in winter to help prevent roads from becoming too narrow. Without that snow retention strategy, the City would be forced into costly snow hauling.
After plowing, there’s a big ridge in my driveway. Will the City clear it?
There is a procedure to clear driveway ridges after street plowing. The driveway-clearance unit typically arrives within approximately two hours after road plowing to service driveways in the area.
How does the City decide which intersections get sanded first?
Sanding priority aligns with the plowing map:
If crews are notified about icy intersections, they will sand/salt that area in a timely way.
Why is there a strip of snow left at the end of my rubber driveway?
Rubber-coated (or rubber-resurfaced) driveways can be damaged by winter equipment. To help protect these surfaces:
Why are some pathways cleared before main streets?
Pathways are managed by the Parks department, which operates on a different schedule with specialized equipment—so pathways may be cleared before some streets.
How can I help prevent street flooding during spring melt?
Clearing snow away from storm sewer catch basins near your property will help reduce spring street flooding.
How can I get snow-clearing route updates in real time?
Sign up for the Voyent Alert Emergency Notification App for personalized, real-time alerts about snow-clearing routes.
How do I report a snow concern?
Use the City’s Snow Concern Form to report your concern.
Contact Us
Bylaw Services
9 Smith Street East, Yorkton
Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 2W3
