At the Town of Eston, our bylaw enforcement process is primarily complaint-driven. This means we respond to concerns as they are brought to our attention by residents. If you receive a letter from the Town, please know that it is not meant to single you out—it simply means we were made aware of a possible bylaw concern on your property and are following standard procedure.

 You may notice similar issues elsewhere that haven’t yet been addressed. This doesn’t mean those situations are being ignored—only that we may not yet be aware of them. Once a concern is reported, we follow up consistently and fairly.

 We appreciate your understanding as we work together to maintain a clean, safe, and respectful community for everyone.

🏡 Neighbour-to-Neighbour Issues

These are personal matters that should first be addressed through respectful conversation:

• Noise between set quiet hours (e.g. music, parties)
• Fence disagreements (placement, maintenance, etc.)
• Tree branches overhanging property lines
• Parking in front of homes (unless violating specific bylaws)
• Pets on private property (unless aggressive or creating a repeated nuisance)

Tip: Most of these can be resolved with a friendly conversation before involving the Town.

🏛️ Town-Related Concerns

These are issues that fall under Town bylaws and regulations. Please contact the Town Office if you have concerns about:

• Nuisance properties (e.g. excessive junk, uncut grass, unsafe structures)
• Unlicensed or derelict vehicles on private property
• Excessive noise during quiet hours, or frequent disturbances
• Animal control (e.g. stray, aggressive, or excessive number of pets)
• Parking violations or blocking of driveways/alleys
• Untidy or unsightly yards that may affect public health or safety
• Burning complaints, illegal fires, or smoke nuisances
• Zoning, building without permits, or bylaw enforcement

📞 Need Help?

If you're unsure where your concern fits, please contact the Town Office. We’re happy to help clarify and direct your concern to the right place.

1. Crews are currently working on pumping down Hansen Lake to help manage water levels

2. Once the levels come down., the streets affected by the highwater will be cleaned.