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# By-Law Enforcement
County of Prince Edward By-law Enforcement Services ensures compliance with our local by-laws and, in some cases, provincial regulations. By-law Enforcement Officers rely on public education to promote acceptable standards. We encourage (and offer assistance to) neighbours to work together to find solutions. We strive for compliance before enforcement.
Click here for a By-law Complaint Form
By-law Services looks after:
Property Standards
Grass Cutting
Noise Abatement
Taxis and Vehicles for Hire
Parking Enforcement
Zoning By-laws
Backyard Hens
Skateboard & In-Line Skating
Mobile Canteens & Chip Wagons
Signs
Camping and Use of Parks
Other Notable By-laws
## Property Standards
The Property Standards By-law identifies and explains maintenance and occupancy standards for properties in Prince Edward County, and prohibits occupancy or use of property that does not comply with the standards listed in Property Standards By-law 4250-2018 (Repeals By-laws 317-1999, 615-2001 and 3543-2015)
* Amended by By-law 4520-19
* Amended by By-law 79-2023
## Grass Cutting
The Grass Cutting By-law identifies and explains standards for the maintenance of grass and weeds on private properties in Prince Edward County, as detailed in By-law 78-2023 - Grass Weeds.
## Noise Abatement
The Noise By-law regulates and prohibits certain noise nuisances like music, construction and more, as detailed in By-law 143-2022
## Taxis and Vehicles for Hire
Taxi licences are issued by the County's By-law Department according to the Vehicle for Hire by-law, which regulates and governs owners and operators of vehicles for hire. The by-law regulates fares while ensuring that vehicles for hire are operated and maintained in a safe, equitable, and sanitary manner.
For more information, review the Vehicle for Hire by-law. If you are interested in acquiring a licence, visit the By-law Department at 280 Picton Main Street, second floor, call 613.476.7666, or email [email protected].
For a full list of fees associated with getting a vehicle for hire licence, please view our vehichle for hire licence fees and fare rate.
## Parking Enforcement
The Parking Enforcement By-law regulates and controls vehicle parking or stopping on highways, municipal land and private property as outlined in the County Parking By-law.
## Zoning
The zoning By-law regulates permitted uses on properties, as outlined in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. For more information on the application of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, please visit our Planning Division page.
## Backyard Hens
The backyard hen by-law regulates the keeping of domesticated female chickens on residential property in Prince Edward County. The by-law limits the number of hens per property (six within settlement zones, 10 in rural residential areas) and prohibits roosters in residential areas. The by-law also sets standards for the size, construction and maintenance of hen coops and runs, sets standards for animal care, prohibits on-site slaughter and the selling of eggs, and requires that all hens are registered with the Ontario Chicken Marketing Board Small Flock Policy.
View the full By-Law to Regulate the Keeping of Backyard Hens.
## Skateboard & In-Line Skating
The Skateboard and In-Line Skating By-law regulates the use of inline skates and bicycles on public sidewalks and roadways for the safety and welfare of pedestrians. More information is available in By-law 1733-2006 - Skateboard In-Line Skate.
## Mobile Canteens & Chip Wagons
The Mobile Canteens and Chip Wagon By-law licenses and regulates mobile canteens (food trucks/carts), chip wagons and other refreshment vehicles.
To learn more about owning and operating a mobile canteen, please read the by-law.
Please contact the By-law Enforcement Officers at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the application form.
If you have questions, please call us at 613.476.2148 extension 2046.
## Signs
The Signs By-law regulates temporary and permanent signage, as detailed in By-law 1122-2003 - Signs and Amending Amending By-law 1978-2007 - Signs. If you are interested in putting up new signage or renovating an existing sign, please visit our Building Division page for more information.
## Camping and Use of Parks
The "Use of County parks and recreation areas" by-law regulates the use of County parks and other recreation areas such as beaches, marinas, boat launches, skate parks and more. (By-Law 78-2021) The by-law prohibits camping of any kind in County parks, beaches, and recreation areas, and the use of charcoal or wood BBQs and campfires in County parks (see By-Law 77-2021 Open Air Burning By-Law).
The by-law also prohibits persons from charging or inviting the public for camping on private property that is not zoned for such use.
## Other By-laws:
By-law 29-2021 - Littering By-law
By-law 1976-2007 - Exotic Animals
By-law 742-2001 - Millennium Trail
By-law 3828-2016 Low Water Condition Water Restrictions (serviced areas) and By-law 3827-2016 Low Water Condition Water Restrictions (non-municipal water)