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# By-laws
A municipal government gets its power to pass laws through a law of the national or regional government, which specifies what the town or city may regulate through By-Laws.
A municipal By-Law is no different from any other law of the land, and can be enforced with penalties, challenged in court and must comply with other laws of the land. Municipal By-Laws are often enforceable through the public justice system, and offenders can be charged for breach of a By-Law. Common By-Laws include vehicle parking and stopping regulations, animal control, building and construction, licensing, noise, zoning.
To ensure that the Town's by-laws are meeting the demands of the Community, the Town Council, from time to time, deems it expedient to amend certain by-laws. To ensure that you are viewing the most recent information it is recommend that a search be made via the "*By Keywords*" feature. For example if searching for all parking By-Laws, the key word search would be "Parking".
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## Popular By-laws
### 2010-26 -- To Licence and Regulate Buskers 2010-026
To Licence and Regulate Buskers 2010-026
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### 2026-43 -- Adopt 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan
By-law No. 2026-043 - Being a By-law to adopt the 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan.
### 2020-101 -- Adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan
By-law No. 2020-101, being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan, effective January 1st, 2021.
### 2010-3 -- Animal Control By-law
Animal Control By-law No. 2010-003, as amended
### 2024-77 -- Asset Management Plan 2024
Asset Management Plan - 2024
### 2010-8 -- Authorize Docking of Boats 2010-008
Authorize Docking of Boats 2010-008
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### 2022-32 -- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection By-law
A By-law to provide for the regulation of Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control for the Town of Gananoque's James W. King Drinking Water System.
By-law No. 2022-032 - Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection
### 2005-41 -- Building Permit for Signage 2005-041
Building Permit for Signage 2005-041
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### 2022-95 -- Child Safeguarding Policy
This Policy has been designed to guide caring adults in developing healthy, respectful relationships with children and to equip them with the basic tools and knowledge to protect children if they suspect they may be at risk of harm.
By-law No. 2022-095 - Child Safeguarding Policy
### 2022-56 -- Commemorative Tree and Bench Policy
Commemorative Tree and Bench Policy
### 2018-50 -- Complaint Policy
This Policy is intended to enable the Town of Gananoque to promptly and effectively address program and service delivery concerns raised by members of the public. The Policy will assist the Town in providing excellent service to the public, which promotes public confidence in the services provided, and contribute to continuous improvement of operations.
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Complaint Policy and Form
### 2016-96 -- Council Code of Conduct Policy
Council Code of Conduct Policy, as amended
### 2017-12 -- Delegation of Certain Council Powers and Duties Policy - 2017-012
Delegation of Council Powers and Duties Policy - 2017-012, as amended on December 19, 2023
### 2020-23 -- Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant Program Policy
Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant Program Policy and Application Form
This Policy, passed by By-law No. 2020-023, on March 3, 2020, applies to all Businesses who are eligible to apply for a Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant for the Town of Gananoque.
### 2025-15 -- General Fees and Rates By-law, as amended
General Fees and Rates By-law No. 2025-015, as amended
### 2021-81 -- Ice Allocation Policy
By-law No. 2021-081 - Ice Allocation Policy, as amended on July 15, 2025
### 2021-118 -- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2027
By-law No. 2021-118 - Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2027
### 2019-58 -- Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
A By-law to establish the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), as amended.
### 2009-29 -- Municipal Alcohol Policy
Municipal Alcohol Policy, as amended.
### 2020-110 -- Off-Road Vehicle By-law
By-law No. 2020-110, being a By-law to regulate the operation of Off-Road Vehicles on roadways within the Town of Gananoque.
### 2020-88 -- Outdoor Patios - Class I Development Permit
By-law No. 2020-088, as amended - A By-law to establish a Class I Development Permit for Outdoor Patios Policy
### 2020-88 -- Outdoor Patios Policy
The purpose of the Class I Development Permit for Outdoor Patios Policy is to establish general provisions for the approval process and operational guidelines for the use of sidewalks and boulevards for outdoor patios within Gananoque.
### 2016-94 -- Procedural By-law 2016-094
Procedural By-law No. 2016-094, as amended.
### 2011-27 -- Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy
By-law No. 2011-027 - Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy
### 2011-61 -- Refuse on Municipal Property
By-law No. 2011-061 - Refuse on Municipal Property
### 2011-74 -- Regulate the Excess Feeding of Pigeons and Geese By-law No. 2011-074
By-law No. 2011-074, as amended - Regulate the Excess Feeding of Pigeons and Geese
### 2008-20 -- Regulate Water Works
By-law No. 2008-020, Regulate Water Works, as amended
### 2023-14 -- Roadway Minimum Maintenance Standards Policy
Roadway Minimum Maintenance Standards Policy
### 2019-123 -- Short-Term Accommodation
A By-law to license, regulate and govern the operation of Short-Term Accommodations in the Town of Gananoque.
### 2005-41 -- Sign and Merchandise Display By-law No. 2005-041
By-law No. 2005-041, as amended, being a By-law to regulate signs and other advertising devices in the Town of Gananoque.
### 2022-8 -- Special Event and Facility Bookings
By-law No. 2022-008 - Special Event and Facility Bookings Policy
### 2015-70 -- Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070, as amended
Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070
### 2022-97 -- Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
This policy applies to all properties and development, on public and private lands, within the Municipality. It is a resource which can be referred to and utilized as establishing guiding principles for residential, commercial and public purposes. This policy shall be an overarching document that will develop Standard Operating Procedures within Departments, Development Agreements, and The Town's Official Plan as developed. Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict normal farm practices as defined by the Normal Farm Practices Protection Act, including agroforestry if applicable.
Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
### 2010-50 -- Unauthorized Boat Dock - Time Limits 2010-050
Unauthorized Boat Dock - Time Limits 2010-050
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### 2020-92 -- Urban Hen By-law No. 2020-092
Being a By-law to regulate and govern the housing of Urban Hens in the Town of Gananoque.
Urban Hen By-law No. 2020-092
### 2020-20 -- Video Surveillance Policy
Video Surveillance Policy
## Agreements, Contracts, Leases
### 2011-133 -- Agreement with Arthur Child Heritage Museum to Provide a Funding Program 2011-133
Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Town of Gananoque to Enter into an Agreement with the Arthur Child Heritage Museum to Provide for a Funding Program.
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### 2011-114 -- Local Authority Services Appointment 2011-114
Local Authority Services Appointment 2011-114
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### 2013-29 -- Sale of Properties 2013-029
Sale of Properties 2013-029
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## Water and Sewer
### 2017-1 -- 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Rates - 2017-001
2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Rates - 2017-001
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### 2017-1 -- 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates - 2017-001
2017 Water and Wastewater Rates - 2017-001
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### 2022-32 -- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection By-law
A By-law to provide for the regulation of Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control for the Town of Gananoque's James W. King Drinking Water System.
By-law No. 2022-032 - Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection
### 2005-4 -- Construct and Regulate Sewage Works 2005-004
Construct and Regulate Sewage Works 2005-004
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### 2008-20 -- Regulate Water Works
By-law No. 2008-020, Regulate Water Works, as amended
### 2011-109 -- Water and Sewer Financial Plan 2011-109
Water and Sewer Financial Plan 2011-109
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## Traffic and Parking
### 2015-70 -- By-law No. 2015-070 , Traffic and Parking
Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070, as amended.
### 2005-54 -- Protect the Town from Unauthorized Enchroachments 2005-054
Protect the Town from Unauthorized Enchroachments 2005-054
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### 2014-32 -- Taxi By-law 2014-032
By-law No. 2014-032 - Taxi By-law
### 2015-70 -- Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070, as amended
Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070
## Signage
### 2010-33 -- Amend By-Law 2005-041 for a Heritage Directional Sign 2010-033
Amend By-Law 2005-041 for a Heritage Directional Sign 2010-033
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### 2006-22 -- Amend By-law 2005-41 - Signs 2006-022
Amend By-law 2005-41 - Signs 2006-022
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### 2011-51 -- Amend Sign By-law - A-Frame at Farmers Market and B and B Heritage Tourist Inn 2011-051
Amend Sign By-law - A-Frame at Farmers Market and B and B Heritage Tourist Inn 2011-051
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### 2005-41 -- Building Permit for Signage 2005-041
Building Permit for Signage 2005-041
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### 2005-41 -- Sign and Merchandise Display By-law No. 2005-041
By-law No. 2005-041, as amended, being a By-law to regulate signs and other advertising devices in the Town of Gananoque.
## Safe Property
### 2015-72 -- Amend By-law 2011-027 - Property Standards 2015-072
Amend By-law 2011-027 - Property Standards 2015-072
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### 2011-27 -- Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy
By-law No. 2011-027 - Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy
### 2011-61 -- Refuse on Municipal Property
By-law No. 2011-061 - Refuse on Municipal Property
### 2010-69 -- Regulate Safe Properties 2010-069
Regulate Safe Properties 2010-069
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## Property Taxes
### 2017-3 -- 2017 Interim Levy - 2017-003
2017 Interim Levy - 2017-003
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## Policies
### 2026-43 -- Adopt 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan
By-law No. 2026-043 - Being a By-law to adopt the 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan.
### 2014-98 -- Adopt a Heritage Property Policy and Procedure 2014-098
Adopt a Heritage Property Policy and Procedure 2014-098
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### 2009-49 -- Adopting Policy Outlining the Job Evaluation and Pointing System 2009-049
Adopting Policy Outlining the Job Evaluation and Pointing System 2009-049
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### 2017-51 -- Alternative Format Documents Policy 2017-051
Alternative Format Documents Policy 2017-051
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### 2017-49 -- AODA Compliance Policy 2017-049
AODA Compliance Policy 2017-049
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### 2024-77 -- Asset Management Plan 2024
Asset Management Plan - 2024
### 2017-52 -- Assistive Devices Policy 2017-052
Assistive Devices Policy 2017-052
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### 2013-16 -- Charitable Donation Policy 2013-016
Charitable Donation Policy 2013-016
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### 2022-95 -- Child Safeguarding Policy
This Policy has been designed to guide caring adults in developing healthy, respectful relationships with children and to equip them with the basic tools and knowledge to protect children if they suspect they may be at risk of harm.
By-law No. 2022-095 - Child Safeguarding Policy
### 2011-113 -- Closed Meeting Policy 2011-113
Closed Meeting Policy 2011-113
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### 2022-56 -- Commemorative Tree and Bench Policy
Commemorative Tree and Bench Policy
### 2013-21 -- Commercial Boats at the Town's Marina Policy 2013-021
Commercial Boats at the Town's Marina Policy 2013-021
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### 2018-50 -- Complaint Policy
This Policy is intended to enable the Town of Gananoque to promptly and effectively address program and service delivery concerns raised by members of the public. The Policy will assist the Town in providing excellent service to the public, which promotes public confidence in the services provided, and contribute to continuous improvement of operations.
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Complaint Policy and Form
### 2016-96 -- Council Code of Conduct Policy
Council Code of Conduct Policy, as amended
### 2017-53 -- Customer Feedback Policy 2017-053
Customer Feedback Policy 2017-053
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### 2017-12 -- Delegation of Certain Council Powers and Duties Policy - 2017-012
Delegation of Council Powers and Duties Policy - 2017-012, as amended on December 19, 2023
### 2020-23 -- Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant Program Policy
Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant Program Policy and Application Form
This Policy, passed by By-law No. 2020-023, on March 3, 2020, applies to all Businesses who are eligible to apply for a Environmentally Sustainable Container Grant for the Town of Gananoque.
### 2011-90 -- Flag Policy 2011-090, as amended
Flag Policy 2011-090, as amended
### 2013-17 -- Governance and Administrative Relations Policy 2013-017
Governance and Administrative Relations Policy 2013-017
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### 2021-81 -- Ice Allocation Policy
By-law No. 2021-081 - Ice Allocation Policy, as amended on July 15, 2025
### 2009-29 -- Municipal Alcohol Policy
Municipal Alcohol Policy, as amended.
### 2017-50 -- Notice of Availability of Documents Policy 2017-050
Notice of Availability of Documents Policy 2017-050
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### 2017-46 -- Notice of Service Disruption Policy 2017-046
Notice of Service Disruption Policy 2017-046
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### 2020-88 -- Outdoor Patios Policy
The purpose of the Class I Development Permit for Outdoor Patios Policy is to establish general provisions for the approval process and operational guidelines for the use of sidewalks and boulevards for outdoor patios within Gananoque.
### 2016-52 -- Policy for Charity Relief for Banner Hanging 2016-052
Policy for Charity Relief for Banner Hanging 2016-052
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### 2017-76 -- Policy Prohibiting Cellular Devices etc. in Recreation Facilities 2017-076
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### 2016-94 -- Procedural By-law 2016-094
Procedural By-law No. 2016-094, as amended.
### 2011-92 -- Public Notice Policy - 2011-092
By-law No. 2011-092 - Public Notice Policy
### 2017-84 -- Regulate Buskers 2017-084
Regulate Buskers 2017-084
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### 2011-75 -- Regulate Fencing Around Privately Owned Swimming Pools - 2011-075
Regulate Fencing Around Privately Owned Swimming Pools - 2011-075
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### 2016-48 -- Regulate the Installation of Culverts, Drains and the Alterations of Drainage Ditches on Public Highways, Streets or Road Allowances 2016-048
Regulate the Installation of Culverts, Drains and the Alterations of Drainage Ditches on Public Highways, Streets or Road Allowances 2016-048
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### 2016-50 -- Regulate the Placing or Dumping of Fill or the Alteration of the Grade of Land 2016-050
Regulate the Placing or Dumping of Fill or the Alteration of the Grade of Land 2016-050
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### 2023-14 -- Roadway Minimum Maintenance Standards Policy
Roadway Minimum Maintenance Standards Policy
### 2011-104 -- Sale or Disposition of Land Policy 2011-104
Sale or Disposition of Land Policy 2011-104
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### 2017-54 -- Service Animals and Support Persons Policy 2017-054
Service Animals and Support Persons Policy 2017-054
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### 2012-10 -- Splash Pad Policy 2012-010
Being a By-law to Establish a Splash Pad Policy
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### 2012-44 -- Tangible Capital Asset Policy - 2012-044
By-law 2012-044 being a by-law to establish a Tangible Capital Asset Policy
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### 2012-94 -- To Amend by-law 2005-41 To Regulate Signs and Other Advertising Devices 2012-094
To Amend by-law 2005-41 To Regulate Signs and Other Advertising Devices 2012-094
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### 2016-51 -- To Protect the Town's Highways From Unauthorized Encroachments 2016-051
To Protect the Town;s Highways From Unauthorized Encroachments 2016-051
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### 2017-55 -- Training Policy 2017-055
Training Policy 2017-055
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### 2011-106 -- Transparency and Openness Policy - 2011-106
Transparency and Openness Policy - 2011-106
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### 2022-97 -- Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
This policy applies to all properties and development, on public and private lands, within the Municipality. It is a resource which can be referred to and utilized as establishing guiding principles for residential, commercial and public purposes. This policy shall be an overarching document that will develop Standard Operating Procedures within Departments, Development Agreements, and The Town's Official Plan as developed. Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict normal farm practices as defined by the Normal Farm Practices Protection Act, including agroforestry if applicable.
Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
### 2020-20 -- Video Surveillance Policy
Video Surveillance Policy
### 2021-82 -- Water Street Swing Bridge Policy
Water Street Swing Bridge Policy
### 2020-88 -- Outdoor Patios - Class I Development Permit
By-law No. 2020-088, as amended - A By-law to establish a Class I Development Permit for Outdoor Patios Policy
## Noise
### 2010-46 -- Regulate Noise 2010-046
2010-046 - Regulate Noise
## Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
### 2019-58 -- Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
A By-law to establish the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), as amended.
## Animal Control
### 2010-3 -- Animal Control By-law
Animal Control By-law No. 2010-003, as amended
### 2011-74 -- Regulate the Excess Feeding of Pigeons and Geese By-law No. 2011-074
By-law No. 2011-074, as amended - Regulate the Excess Feeding of Pigeons and Geese
### 2020-92 -- Urban Hen By-law No. 2020-092
Being a By-law to regulate and govern the housing of Urban Hens in the Town of Gananoque.
Urban Hen By-law No. 2020-092
## Mobile Canteen
### 2015-12 -- By-law No. 2015-012 - Mobile Canteens 2015-012, as amended
Mobile Canteen By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
## Land Use Planning
### 2012-34 -- CIP Designate Area
CIP Designated Area By-law 2012-034
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### 2010-65 -- Development Permit System 2010-065
Development Permit System 2010-065
### 2006-18 -- Official Plan Amendment No- 2 2006-018
Official Plan Amendment No- 2 2006-018
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### 2019-123 -- Short-Term Accommodation
A By-law to license, regulate and govern the operation of Short-Term Accommodations in the Town of Gananoque.
## General
### 2010-26 -- To Licence and Regulate Buskers 2010-026
To Licence and Regulate Buskers 2010-026
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### 2020-101 -- Adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan
By-law No. 2020-101, being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan, effective January 1st, 2021.
### 2014-97 -- Amend the Community Improvement Plan 2014-097
Amend the Community Improvement Plan 2014-097
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### 2025-15 -- General Fees and Rates By-law, as amended
General Fees and Rates By-law No. 2025-015, as amended
### 2010-44 -- Graffiti By-Law 2010-044
Graffiti By-Law 2010-044
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### 2021-118 -- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2027
By-law No. 2021-118 - Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2027
### 2020-110 -- Off-Road Vehicle By-law
By-law No. 2020-110, being a By-law to regulate the operation of Off-Road Vehicles on roadways within the Town of Gananoque.
### 2009-39 -- Official Plan By-law 2009-039
Official Plan By-law 2009-039
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### 2011-27 -- Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy 2011-027
Property Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy 2011-027
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### 2012-90 -- Records Retention
By-law No. 2012-090 - Records Retention
### 2006-3 -- Regulate the Destruction of Heritage Trees 2006-003
Regulate the Destruction of Heritage Trees 2006-003
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### 2006-28 -- Sale of Surplus Land 2006-028
Being A By-Law To Establish The Procedure For The Sale Of Surplus Property.
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## Garbage, Recycling, Landfill
### 2011-61 -- Regulate Placing Refuse or Garbage on Municipal Property 2011-061
Regulate Placing Refuse or Garbage on Municipal Property 2011-061
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## Events and Festivals
### 2022-8 -- Special Event and Facility Bookings
By-law No. 2022-008 - Special Event and Facility Bookings Policy
## Boating
### 2010-8 -- Authorize Docking of Boats 2010-008
Authorize Docking of Boats 2010-008
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### 2010-50 -- Unauthorized Boat Dock - Time Limits 2010-050
Unauthorized Boat Dock - Time Limits 2010-050
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## Zoning
### 2009-55 -- Amend By-law 1991-037 - 98 King Street East 2009-055
Amend By-law 1991-037 - 98 King Street East 2009-055
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### 2006-17 -- Amend By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2006-017
Amend By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2006-017
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### 2011-115 -- Amend By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2011-115
Amend By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2011-115
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### 2006-2 -- Amendment to By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2006-002
Amendment to By-law 1991-037 - Zoning 2006-002
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### 2013-48 -- Official Plan Amendment #1 2013-048
Official Plan Amendment #1 2013-048
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