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# By-Laws and Policies
| By-law Name | By-law Number | Amendments | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Control | 39-2013 | | To regulate and restrict the keeping of animals in the Township of Norwich |
| Building By-law | 16-2019 | 42-2023 Amended Schedule A of 16-2019 | In respect to construction, demolition, change of use permits and inspections |
| Code of Conduct | 44-2019 | | Code of Conduct for members of Council, local boards, and committees |
| Development Charges | 32-2024 | 37-2024 | To establish Township-wide Development Charges for the Township of Norwich |
| Dog Control | 15-2017 consolidated with 09-2021 | | To regulate and restrict dogs in the Township of Norwich |
| Fire Regulation | 45-2019 | | Regulation and control for the setting of and prevention of fires |
| Firework Regulation | 34-2003 | | To prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks |
| Land Clearance | 89-01 | | A By-law to provide for the filling-up, drainage and cleaning of land and clearing land of waste |
| Littering By-law | 53-2008 | | To prohibit the depositing of refuse and debris on private property or municipal property |
| Noise By-law | 35-2013 | 64-2021 | To regulate and prohibit noise |
| Off-Road Vehicles | 14-2021 | | To regulate the operation of off-road vehicles with the Township of Norwich |
| Procedural By-law | 57-2017 | 56-2022 | To Govern the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Norwich and of its committees |
| Property Tax Rate | 01-2026 | | Assessment for the year 2026 and for Levying the rates of taxation thereon |
| Public Parks | 55-2008 | | To protect and govern the use of public parks and facilities |
| Refreshment Vehicle Licencing | 50-84 | | To licence, govern and regulate refreshment vehicles |
| Regulate Bicycles | 17-98 | | To prohibit and regulate bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters. etc. within the Township of Norwich |
| Sign By-law | 51-87 | | Regulate the erection of signs in the Township of Norwich |
| Site Plan Approval Guidelines | 15-2012 | | Site Plan Control By-law |
| Swimming Pool | 10-98 | | Enclosure of private outdoor swimming pools |
| Traffic and Parking | 66-2016 | 03-2017 | To regulate traffic and parking within the Township of Norwich |
| User Fees | 36-2024 | | To establish user fees and service charges for the Township of Norwich |
### Policies
| Policy No. | Policy Description |
| --- | --- |
| Safe & Well Oxford | Community Safety and Well-being Plan |
| Telecommunication Tower Protocol | Protocol for the development and/or redevelopment of Telecommunication Towers in the Township of Norwich |
| Policy AODA | Accessible Information & Communication Policy |
| Accessible Customer Service Policy | To provide compliance to the AODA standards |
| Community Grants Program Policy | To assist volunteer groups that provide programs, services and events for the betterment of the community that would otherwise not be provided |
| Designation of Municipally Significant Event (Public Event Special Occasion Permit) | Municipalities may designate events as being of Municipal Significance in order for organizations and groups to apply for a Public Event Special Occasion Permit under the Liquor License Act |
| Flag Protocol | To provide a standard which flag raising requests for events, organizations or community groups of significance, and for how flag lowering will be administered for Township flag poles |
| Municipal Alcohol Policy | Guidelines for staff and users of facilities and parks to ensure responsible use of alcohol |
| Traffic Calming Policy | Process used by staff when traffic calming measures/projects are requested by Township residents Also see Traffic Calming Guide. |
| Cemetery By-laws (Rules and Regulations) | Rules that govern the operations of The Corporation of the Township of Norwich and all cemeteries that fall under the Township. |
## Additional By-Laws
The Clerk's Office maintains the by-laws and amendments enacted by Council. To obtain an official version of a by-law, please contact the Clerk's Office.