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# By-laws
The Town of Shelburne provides online access to Reference copies of common by-laws; however, we do not guarantee that these versions are fully current and reliable for legal purposes. If you require a certified copy of these or any By-Law from the Town's records, Please contact the Municipal Office at 519-925-2600.
By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for reference purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however it is not to be used in place of actual by-laws.
Copies of by-laws can be obtained from the Clerk's Office at the Town of Shelburne [email protected]
## Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 8:30pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
519-925-2600 Ext 229 or Ext 255 during office hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm
519-925-2600 Ext 263 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays - 9am to 5pm
Filing a By-law Complaint
### Common By-Laws
Animal Control By-Law
The Animal Control By-law provides guidelines for keeping animals and community members safe. Review the By-law to learn about dog licences, leashes, animals at large, exotic pets and the standards of animal care.
ATV Off Road Vehicles on Municipal Roadway By-law
Read the pdf version of the ATV Off Road Vehicles on Municipal Roadway By-law #11-2018.
Cannabis By-Law
Cannabis use is regulated by the Municipal Cannabis By-law as well as the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Within the Town of Shelburne, you are not allowed to smoke or vaporize cannabis in any public space. You can smoke or vaporize cannabis on private property or if you have documentation that allows you to smoke cannabis for medical reasons.
Clean Yards By-Law
The Clean Yards By-law is a by-law to provide for the maintenance of private property in a clean and clear condition within the Town of Shelburne.
Election Signs By-law
The Election Sign By-law is a by-law which manages and regulate election signs and election campaign advertisements including third party advertising within the Town of Shelburne.
Fireworks By-Law
The Fireworks By-law regulates the sale and use of fireworks in the Town of Shelburne. The Fire Works By-law will set out the provisions for selling fireworks, clarify the dates and times when fireworks can be used, establish classes of fireworks, clarify the types of fireworks that may be sold, used, and stored by residents and business owners. The regulations included in the bylaw arein keeping with the Federal, Provincial Acts and Regulations and are within the jurisdiction of municipal governments.
Noise By-Law
The Noise By-law outlines quite zones and times within the Town of Shelburne. The purpose of this By-law is to ensure that residents are not disturbing each other with loud noises during certain times of the day. For a full list of quite zones and times, please see the By-law.
Parks By-Law
A By-law to regulate and Control the use of parks and Park Buildings.
Parks By-law
Parking and Traffic By-Law
The Traffic By-law regulates parking and driving on roads, streets and highways within the Town limits. This includes speeding, parking on shoulders, parking on private property and pedestrians.
There have been many amendments to the original Traffic Bylaw passed by Council in 1983. Please contact the Town Hall directly for copies of the amendments.
Amending Bylaws - #30-2006, #25-2012, #05-2021, #46-2021 #67-2023
Procedural By-Law
Every municipality in the province of Ontario must have a procedural by-law. The procedural by-law governs the way that Council and board/committee meetings run. The by-law includes rules for how municipal meetings are called, who is involved, where they happen, and how they proceed.
View the Town of Shelburne Council Procedural By-law
Property Standards By-Law
The Property Standards By-law regulates the maintenance and occupancy standards for all properties in the Town of Shelburne. If any building on your property doesn't meet the minimum standards, you may need to remove all structures, debris and refuse from the property.
Road Occupancy Permit
Being a by-law to govern uses that occupy or require the temporary closure of, or otherwise affect highways within the Town of Shelburne (Road and Occupancy/Road Closure By-law).
Road Occupancy Permit By-law 53-2022
Smoking or Vapourizing of Tobacco By-Law
The smoking or vapourizing of tobacco bylaw regulates the smoking or vapourizing of tobacco on municipally owned or leased properties in the Town of Shelburne.
Sign Installation By-Law
The Sign Installation by-law regulates the size, use, location and maintenance of signs within the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M 45, as amended or replaced.
User Fees and Charges
The User Fees and Charges by-law regulates the user fees and charges for municipal services, programs and facilities.
Zoning By-Law
The consolidated Zoning By-law regulates the use, location, size and height of structures. You will need to review this by-law before you open a business, or complete a new building development or renovation to make sure that your property is zoned for the appropriate land use.
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**Administrative Office**
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-925-2600
Fax: 519 -925-6134
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