Preparing For Seasonal Complaints

Seasonal Complaints Happen

Seasonal complaints are a year-round challenge for municipalities. Each season brings its own problems. In spring, towns often see complaints about messy yards, loud construction, and pets running loose. Summer brings more issues with fire pits, noise, and crowded parks. In the fall, people report leaf burning, illegal dumping, and hunting near homes. Winter adds new concerns like uncleared sidewalks, parking violations during snow bans, and snow being pushed onto roads. Being ready for these seasonal complaints helps communities stay safe, clean, and well-managed no matter what time of year it is.

What Issues Come Up in Summer?

The most common summer complaints include:

• Fires during fire bans
• Loud music and gatherings
• Off leash dogs on beaches or in parks
• Overflow parking on roads or trails
• Short-term rentals causing neighborhood issues

If your community is near water, trails, or a tourism hotspot, you can expect even more calls. Explore how municipalities can respond to summer complaint trends.

Why Your Existing Staff Can’t Handle It Alone

Most municipalities don’t have extra staff on standby. Public works teams are focused on roads, parks, and garbage. Administration is already busy. Expecting them to also respond to bylaw issues stretches everyone thin.

Seasonal Contracts: A Flexible Solution

Hiring a contracted officer for summer coverage gives you dedicated support during your busiest months. You can choose weekend patrols, holiday coverage, or targeted enforcement in hot spots. It’s also cost-effective, since you’re only paying for the time you need.

How It Helps

• Faster response to complaints
• Visible enforcement builds community trust
• Reduces pressure on public works and admin staff
• Shows leadership and preparedness to council

At Maritime Enforcement, we offer flexible seasonal packages with bilingual, uniformed officers who are trained to deal with the public professionally.

Summer’s coming. Is your town ready? Let’s set up a seasonal enforcement plan that works for your community. Reach out to Maritime Enforcement today.