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# By-laws and Policies
The Town of Gravenhurst promotes a safe and healthy community for all residents and visitors. By-laws and Policies are in place to encourage people to be responsible and respectful of their neighbours and fellow community members. Below are frequently requested By-laws and Policies regulating the Public and Municipal staff.
Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
* **Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)**
* + **Schedule A as amended**
Animals
* Town of Gravenhurst Dog Licenses
* **Dog Control**
+ **Dog Control Amendment**
* **Wildlife Animal Control**
**It's common for baby animals to be alone, even if their parents are nearby. Many wildlife parents leave their young for extended period, and it's not always a sign of abandonment. Some young animals are naturally independent enough to fend for themselves. For more information, please visit: What to do if you find a wild animal that appears sick, injured, or orphaned.**
Building and Property
* **Building**
* **Clean and Clear**
* **Dark Sky**
* **Property Standards**
* **Sign**
* **Telecommunications Facilities and Towers**
Corporate
* **Acceptance of Gifts**
* **Accessible Customer Service**
* **Accountability and Transparency**
* **Alcohol Management Parks and Trails**
* **Alcohol Management Centennial Centre**
* **Audio Visual Recording of Meetings**
* **Building Officials Code of Conduct**
* **Customer Service Complaint Resolution**
* **Employee Code of Conduct**
* **Hiring of Employee Relatives**
* **Integrated Accessibility Standards**
* **Respect in the Workplace**
* **Respect in the Workplace-Schedule A**
* **Routine Disclosure**
Council
* **Procedural**
* **Council Code of Conduct**
* **Council and Staff Relations**
Environmental
* **Site Alteration**
+ **Site Alteration Amendment**
* **Trees on Public Lands**
* **Tree Preservation on Private Property**
+ Tree Preservation on Private Property Amendment
+ Tree Preservation By-law 2014-026 Application to Destroy or Cut
* **Release of Balloons**
Fees Charges Procurement
* **Development Charges**
* **User Fees and Charges**
* **Procurement**
Municipal Financial Assistance Programs
* **Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)**
+ **MAT Guidelines**
* **Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program**
Noise
* **Noise**
+ **Noise Journal**
+ **Noise By-law Exemption Application**
Open Air Burning Regulations
* Burn By-law 2023-20
* For more information visit the By-law Services page
Parks Docks Launches and Cemeteries
* Dock Control
* **Hewitt Street Dock and Landing**
* **Parks Control**
* **Cemeteries**
Planning and Zoning
* **Civic Address**
* **Zoning**
* **Site Plan Control**
* **Outdoor Patio**
* **Sale or Disposition of Land**
Short-Term Rental Licence
* **Short-Term Rental Licence**
+ **Short-Term Rental Application and Information**
Streets and Parking
* **ATV Usage on Municipal Roads**
* **NEW Parking Control By-Law effective November 1st 2025**
* **Fouling of Municipal Highways and Municipal Property**
Watercraft (Boat) Slip
* **Watercraft (Boat) Slip**
Winter Operations
* **Winter Control**
View more By-Laws
To help keep Gravenhurst safe and clean, the Town encourages residents to report problems related to roadways, parking and a wide variety of other municipal issues. Please let us know of any problems or concerns you might have through our Report a Problem Webpage.
**Disclaimer**
The attached By-laws are not official or legal documents. By-laws are subject to amendments. Only the original, signed and sealed By-laws issued by the Municipal Clerk are official documents. Citizens should consult the Legislative Services Department for original documents.
Contact Us
**Town of Gravenhurst**
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
[email protected]
Contact Us
**By-Law Services Division**705-687-3412 ext 2905
[email protected]
3 - 5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst, ON P1P1Z3
For By-Law related concerns report it here:
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