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   "summary": "Imposes development charges city-wide on new development in St. Thomas to fund growth-related infrastructure, under the Development Charges Act. Title/naming convention indicates DC bylaw; PDF is a scanned image without extractable text so wording not independently verified.",
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   "summary": "Imposes area-specific development charges on new development within the Lands of Dalewood area of St. Thomas. Title/naming convention indicates DC bylaw; scanned PDF, wording not independently verified.",
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   "title": "Swimming Pool Fence By-law 56-2011 (Consolidation)",
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   "summary": "Requires fencing of privately owned outdoor swimming pools in St. Thomas for safety, setting minimum fence height and gate specifications.",
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   "title": "Zoning By-law No. 50-88 (Office Consolidation, May 2026)",
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   "summary": "The City's comprehensive Zoning By-law restricting use of land and the erection/use of buildings across St. Thomas, with schedules/zoning maps; office consolidation of all amendments to date.",
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