The by-law prevents a certain percentage on grass being covered by asphalt but it can be covered by expensive stones (so it's not about covering it). The issue is, young people can't afford to more out anymore due to high rent and housing costs, so they stay home longer. If they are starting careers, they often need cars of their own as this is a commuter town. So everyone has a car and no where to park them. My kids, as an example, are now young adults and we can fit one car in the garage and 2 on the driveway. My youngest now needs a car but would have no where to put it. I wanted to extend driveway 3 feet to make 3 cars fit but we're told this would be against by-law. I feel this would help home owners find solutions to keep cars off the roads. Further, when I called the city about constant property tax increases, they suggested I rent out my basement as they've made it easier to rent basements. Well, sure, assume I'd want that... where are people supposed to park? We need to realize that we are going to have a car problem as everyone's kids grow up and stay home longer. They removed street parking on Dean for bike lanes that are NEVER used (not enough to justify having them), and claimed is was to reduce speeding. Sorry but having no cars to dodge makes a nice wide road with clear view and no risk to hit anything while speeding. At least the summer we could park on the road. Side streets get so crowded since Dean has to use them, too.