By-Laws & Policies

Rideau Lakes, Ontario

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Fire / Emergency Services - Public Works - Taxation / Treasury * Municipal Budget + Staff Directory + Services - Applications, Licences & Permits - Senior Housing - Marriage Services - Employment Opportunities - Tenders & RFQs - Volunteer - Congratulatory Scrolls + Resources - By-Laws & Policies - Freedom of Information - Community Profile - Strategic Plans, Reports & Statistics - News / Notices - Accessibility - Fees and Charges + Projects - All Projects * On-going + Chantry Municipal Office + Ronald E Holman Municipal Complex Exterior Recreation Area * Archived + Delta Waterfront Park + Portland Hall and Library + Station No. 2 Rebuild * News * Events * Gallery * Subscribe * Contact TOWN HALL ![](/images/headers/townhall/Chantry.jpg) ![](/images/headers/townhall/Delta Firehall 4.jpg) ![](/images/headers/townhall/South Elmsley Complex 1.jpg) Chantry.jpg Delta Firehall 4.jpg South Elmsley Complex 1.jpg ## Frequently Requested By-Laws By-Laws not listed on this page can be obtained from the Clerk's Office either by email or by phone 613-928-2251 ext 293. ##### Accessibility By-Law 2024-16 - Accessibility Customer Service By-Law 2019-14 - Establish Accessibility Advisory Committee & Terms of Reference By-Law 2019-02 - Policy - Building Permit Fees (Accessibility) ##### Accountability By-Law 2019-17 - Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Formal Complaint Form / Affidavit Municipal Conflict of Interest Complaint Form / Affidavit Council Correspondence Policy Council-Staff Relationship Policy Accountability and Transparency Policy for Council and Staff ##### Addressing Public Road Naming Policy ##### Animals By-Law 2012-03 - Keeping of Animals By-Law 2019-60 - Regulate Backyard Chickens By-Law 2003-108 - Animals at Large (Excluding Dogs & Cats) ##### ATVs By-Law 2016-59 - To Permit and Regulate Off-Road Vehicles By-Law 2016-12 - Agreement Rideau Lakes ATV Club Amended ##### Building By-Law 2026-30 - Building Construction Demolition Change of Use Inspections By-Law 2007-24 - Code of Conduct for Building Officials By-Law 2019-02 - Policy - Building Permit Fees (Accessibility) ##### Burning By-Law 2019-16 - Open-Air Burning ##### Fees By-Law 2015-01 - Adopt User Fees (2026 Fees) By-Law 2025-47 - Administrative Monetary Penalties ##### Fences By-Law 1998-109 - Prescribe the Height and Description of a Lawful Fence By-Law 2004-144 - Provide for Arbitration of Fencing Disputes Between Adjoining Land Owners ##### Festivals, Parades, Special Events, Fireworks By-Law 2007-19 - Festival/Parade Regulations By-Law 2007-108 - Sale & Setting Off of Fireworks ##### Finances For Annual Budgets please visit Treasury Page By-Law 2017-67 - Budget & Financial Controls, Reserves & Reserve Funds, Capital Financing & Debt Management ##### Littering By-Law 2007-46 - Littering ##### Noise By-Law 2002-07 - Noise ##### Parking By-Law 2000-53 Regulate Traffic & Parking ##### Planning By-Law 2023-50 - Zoning By-Law ##### Private Roads By-Law 2018-56 - Private Road Grant Policy By-Law 2020-43 - Private Road Curbside Collection Policy By-Law 2025-56 Road Naming Policy ##### Procedure By-Law 2025-123 - Procedural By-Law ##### Purchasing/Selling By-Law 2014-03 - Adopt Policy Statement for Purchase of Goods and Services (Procurement) By-Law 2019-72 - Disposal of Real Property ##### Property Standards By-Law 2006-85 - Provide for Safety of Properties By-Law 2018-30 - Appoint Inspectors Residential Tenancies Act ##### Request Information By-Law 2016-61 - Request for Record Policy ##### Signs By-Law 2005-11 - Policies re Roadside Grubbing, Entranceway, Private Signs, Beaver Control By-law 2015-45 - Regulate Signs & Advertising Devices on Private Property ##### Site Plan Control By-Law 2022-49 Site Plan Control By-Law ##### Swimming Pools By-Law 2018-59 - Regulate Enclosures Around Swimming Pools back to top ![Rideau Lakes Township Logo](/images/logo/rl-logo-vertical.png) 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON K0E 1G0 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 Fax: 613-928-3097 Email: #### Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. #### After-Hours Road Emergency 1-877-798-5725 Link to Facebook Link to Instagram Link to Twitter Link to Youtube ##### Portland Transfer Station 4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland 1-800-928-2250 ext. 230 **Open:** Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:00am to 4:00pm By-Laws Online Permits Fire Permit MAP IT Report a Problem Search