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# By-laws and Policies
The Town of Marathon strives to make our community safe, healthy and enjoyable for everyone.
By-laws are created as a way to address issues and concerns of the community. They are created to protect the environment, public health, safety and to maintain a pleasant community for everyone.
### Frequently Requested By-laws
All-terrain Vehicles (By-Law No. 1904) Schedule A & B
Animal Care & Control (By-Law No. 1788)
Business Licensing (By-Law No.1574)
Business Licensing / Mobile Food Vehicle (By-Law No. 2095)
Cemetery Maintenance (By-Law No. 1831)
Council Procedural (By-Law No. 1941)
Feeding Wildlife (By-Law No. 2121)
Fencing (By-Law No. 1975)
Firearms Discharge (By-Law No. 968)
Fireworks (By-Law No. 1650)
Lottery Licence (By-Law No. 1722)
Motorized Snow Vehicle (By-Law No. 1641)
Municipal Numbering (By-Law No. 1918)
Noise Control (By-Law No. 2115)
Open Air Burning (By-Law No. 2099)
Property Standards (By-Law No. 1734)
Property Standards (By-Law No. 2108 - Amending 1734)
Sign (By-Law No. 1109)
Taxi/Limousine (By-Law No. 2019)
Traffic & Parking (By-Law No. 1885)
Watering By-Law (By-Law No. 2105)
Waste Management (By-Law No. 1890)
Waste Management (By-Law No. 1980 - Amending 1890)
Yard Maintenance (By-Law No. 2057)
Yard Maintenance (By-Law No. 2107 - Amending 2057)
Zoning By-Law (By-Law No. 1873) Please note: s. 4.10 Fencing was removed and replaced with By-Law 1975
By-Law 1943 - Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
The Municipal Accommodation Tax is effective June 1, 2019 at a rate of 4%.
Effective March 1, 2024 the Municipal Accommodation Tax is at a rate of 6%.
The tax applies to accommodation sold for a continuous period of less than 30 days in a hotel, motel, lodge, inn, bed and breakfast, dwelling unit or any place an accommodation is provided.
Amenity fees and service charges including meals, room incidentals, valet services or parking provided they are separately itemized on the invoice are not included in this tax. Hospitality rooms and meeting rooms that do not contain a bed are not considered accommodations.
The Municipal Accommodation Tax must be identified as a separate item or charge on each bill, receipt or invoice.
By-Law 1943
Municipal Accommodation Tax Return Form
Accommodation Information Establishment Form
By-Law 2057 - Yard Maintenance
On June 26, 2023 Council adopted the Yard Maintenance By-Law 2057 and includes the following regulations.
* Grass and weeds cannot exceed a length of 20cm year round;
* Residents are responsible for maintaining ditches on the front of their property;
+ The Town of Marathon will maintain ditches at the side of properties on corner lots.
This By-law allows Town of Marathon staff and contractors to access private property to remove grass and weeds which do not comply with the By-law. The cost for any removal can be charge back to the property.
Smoke Free Ontario Regulations
Smoke Free Ontario is a landmark piece of legislation that shields workers and the public from the harmful effects of tobacco and vaping by banning smoking and vaping in enclosed public places and enclosed work places.
## **Town of Marathon Policies**
**(Please note that this list is subject to change without notice)**
### **Administration (AD)**
0007 - Employee Code of Conduct
0011 - Municipal Naming/Renaming Policy
0017 - Flag Use
0018 - Accessible Customer Service
0021 - Accessibility - Integrated Standards
0028 - Customer Code of Conduct Policy
0030 - Marathon Public Library Board of Directors
0031 - Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
### **Community Services (CS)**
0002 - Access to Community Recreation Facilities & Programs for Persons with Disabilities
0011 - Municipal Facilities Alcohol Policy
### **Council (CO)**
0001 - Council Remuneration
0002 - Council Code of Conduct
0003 - Student Councillor Policy
0005 - CAO Performance Appraisal Policy
0008 - Council-Staff Protocols
0009 - Pregnancy & Parental Leave for Members of Council
### **Emergency Services (ES)**
203 - Health & Safety Policy
### **Finance (FI)**
0002 - Entering into Lease Agreements
0003 - Travel Expenses for Staff & Members of Council
0005 - Tax Collection Policy
0010 - Tangible Capital Asset Policy
0011 - Investment Policy
0012 - Asset Transfer Policy
0014 - Credit Card Policy
### **Team Member Services (TMS)**
0001 - Job Training Development
0006 - Harassment & Violence in the Workplace
0011 - Hiring & Employment
### **Joint Health & Safety (JHS)**
0001 - Health & Safety Policy Statement
0016 - Emergency Evacuation Plan
0026 - Worksite Health & Safety Workplan
0027 - Modified Work Program
0034 - Working Alone
### **Works & Operations (WO)**
0006 - Waiver of Bag Tag or Fee Requirements
0026 - Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS)
0033 - Sewer Backup
0034 - Water Line Maintenance
To request access to policies or general records please contact us below.
Please allow 2-4 business days for the processing of your request.
For more information or if you have any questions relating to by-laws please contact us.
Contact Us
Town of Marathon
P.O. Box "TM" 4 Hemlo Drive
Marathon, ON P0T 2E0
Main: 807-229-1340
Fax: 807-229-1999