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# By-laws & Policies
## By-laws
By-laws ensure a safe, quiet and pleasant environment for residents in the community by establishing standards and regulating community behaviour for the enjoyment of all citizens.
By-Law 101: Education Series
The By-law 101: Education Series provides quick facts about commonly asked about by-laws and policies. If there is a policy or by-law you would like to know more about, please e-mail your idea to us.
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| **Issue 1** | ATV By-Law |
| **Issue 2** | Parking/Storage of Recreation Vehicles |
| **Issue 3** | Animal Control |
| **Issue 4** | Winter Parking |
| **Issue 5** | Waste Management |
| **Issue 6** | Signs |
| **Issue 7** | Open Air Burning |
Frequently Requested By-laws
The following is a listing of by-laws most frequently requested by the public. If there is a by-law you do not see on the list below please contact the Clerk's department
Please note, the information on this webpage is provided as a convenience only and should not be relied on as an official copy. Some versions of by-laws found on this website may be consolidated. A consolidated by-law is one that includes some or all amendments that have been made to it. Certified true copies of the official by-laws and consolidations may be obtained from the Clerk.
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| All Terrain Vehicles | Safe Property (consolidated) |
| Animal Control (consolidated) | Sale of Fireworks |
| Building By-law | Seasonal Stands |
| Election Signs | Signs |
| Littering | Pool By-Law (consolidated) |
| Noise | Taxi Licencing |
| Open Air Burning By-Law | Traffic and Parking (consolidated) |
| Outdoor Illumination | Transient Traders (consolidated) |
| Parks | Use and Care of Roads |
| **Poop & Scoop (repealed by Animal Control By-law 14-21)** | Waste Management & Collection |
| Proceedings of the Council and its Committees (consolidated) | Zoning By-law |
| Procurement By-law (consolidated) | Winter Parking Restrictions |
| Property Standards (consolidated) | Fees and Charges (consolidated) |
How to Make a By-Law Inquiry or Complaint
Please provide your inquiry or complaint in writing to the Municipal Office during office hours, by email or by phone at 613-256-2064.
Be sure to provide your contact information as the By-law Officer will require this information for follow-up or depending on the nature of the offence, to provide evidence and/or to appear as a witness in any court proceeding pertaining to the complaint made.
By-law Enforcement
For information on by-law enforcement, including how to make an inquiry or complaint, please visit our By-law Enforcement page.
Vegetation Management
For more information on vegetation management, please visit our Vegetation Management page.
## Policies
Enacting policies within a municipality provides a framework for decision making and ensuring consistency throughout the municipality.
Please click the link below for a non-comprehensive list of active policies for Mississippi Mills.
List of Policies
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| Accessibility Customer Service Policy |
| Adopt a Park Policy (please visit our Adopt a Park page) |
| Commemorative Bench, Tree and Bike Rack Policy (please visit our Adopt a Park page) |
| Communications Policy |
| Complaint Policy |
| Complete Streets Policy |
| Council and Committee Code of Conduct |
| Donation and Sponsorship Policy |
| Employee Code of Conduct |
| Flag Policy |
| Municipal Facility & Asset Naming Policy |
| Municipal Grants Policy |
| Petition Policy |
| Recruitment Policy |
| Sandbag Policy |
| Volunteer Policy |
Contact Us
**MUNICIPAL OFFICE**
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A 1A0
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-256-2064
**HOURS OF OPERATION**
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays
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