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THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH MIDDLESEX
BY-LAW NO.16 OF 2020
Being a By-law to Regulate Matters Related to the Health, Safety and
Well-being of the Inhabitants of the Municipality of North Middlesex
Pursuant to provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
In this by-law:
"Disturb the Peace" - means offensive acts to include but not limited to
shouting, yelling including profanities, writing graffiti and profanities
"Lewd Activities" - means lustful and/or indecent acts
"Loitering" - means to hang about idly
"Nuisance" - means something or someone harmful, offensive, annoying or
disagreeable.
"Public Health and Safety" - means the health and safety of residents and
public of the Municipality of North Middlesex.
SECTION 2 - PROHIBITED MATTERS
No person shall disturb the Health and Safety of the Public within the
Municipality of North Middlesex
2.1
No person shall disturb the peace by shouting or yelling including
profanities within the Municipality of North Middlesex
2.2
No person shall urinate in a public place
2.3
No person shall commit lewd activities in a public place
2.4
No person shall loiter on the streets or sidewalks or public place in the
municipality
2.5
No person shall create a nuisance to residents of the municipality
SECTION 3 - PENALTY SECTION
3.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offense and on conviction may be subject to a fine as provided for in the
Provincial Offences Act. (See Set Fine Schedule)
SECTION 4 -ENFORCEMENT
4.1 The following persons are appointed to enforce this by-law are and not
limited to- Ontario Provincial Police, By-law (MLEO)/Provincial Offenses
Officer, and or persons appointed by the Municipality.
SECTION 5 - FORCE and EFFECT
5.1
Should any section, clause or provision of this by-law be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of the by-law
shall not be altered
5.2
This By-law to go into force upon the final passing thereof and approved
by the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court.
That the By-law be read a first and second time this 19TH day of February, 2020.
That the By-law be read a third time and finally passed this 19th day of February,
2020.
________________________
MAYOR
________________________
CLERK
Municipality of North Middlesex
Public Nuisance By-law 16 of 2020
Set Fine Schedule
(Section 2)
1. Section 2.1 - Disturb the Peace - Set Fine $350.00
2. Section 2.2 - Urinate in Public Place - Set Fine $250.00
3. Section 2.3 - Lewd Activities in a Public Place - Set Fine $ 350.00
4. Section 2.4 - Loitering in Public Place - Set Fine $250.00
5. Section 2.5 - Creating a Nuisance - $350.00