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# By-Laws and Enforcement
## By-Laws
By-Laws are rules and regulations to govern activity and development within the Town of Tecumseh.
The Legislative and Clerk Services Department maintains all Town By-Laws. See below to view frequently requested By-Laws or, to view all By-Laws passed by Council can visit our online By-Laws Portal.
By-Laws Portal
## By-Law Enforcement
### Building Services By-Law Enforcement
If you have a complaint or need information on building services by-laws, contact the Building Services Department. The Building Services Department enforces the following by-laws:
* Zoning By-Laws
* Property Standard By-Law
* Land Maintenance By-Law
* Lot Grading By-Law
* Fence By-Law
* Sign By-Law
* Snow Removal By-Law
Other departments of the Town enforce by-laws not included in the above list. Should you need information on other by-laws, please contact the Legislative and Clerk Services Department.
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## Frequently Requested By-Laws
Below is a list of frequently requested by-laws. **Please be aware that**:
* the short descriptions provided are for general information only;
* by-laws are amended from time to time, as circumstances change; and
* as soon as possible after a by-law is updated, a new version, with amendments inserted, is published on this page and noted as (Consolidated). A consolidated by-law is one that includes some or all amendments that have been made to it and is provided as a **convenience only** and should not be relied on as an official copy. The official copy of a by-law may be obtained from the Legislative and Clerk Services Department.
If you would like an official copy or a copy of a by-law not listed below, or require a certified copy of any by-law, please contact the [email protected].
**The by-laws are provided for information only and should not be relied upon as an official copy.**
Administrative Fees and Charges (2026)
By-Law 2025-119 to establish the fees for various permits, licensing, services and privileges.
Administrative Monetary Penalties
By-Law 2024-048 (Consolidated) to establish a comprehensive system of administrative monetary penalties in the Town of Tecumseh
Animal Care & Control
By-Law 2025-087 for regulating animals, restricted animals, kennels and establish dog bite procedures
Building
By-Law 2023-037 (Consolidated) respecting the issuance of permits and performing inspections for construction, demolition, change of use etc.
Community Safety Zones
By-Law 2015-053 designating community safety zones in the Town of Tecumseh
Damages to Municipal Property
By-Law 1999-036 requiring deposit to repair damages to municipal property
Development Charges
By-Law 2024-063 for the imposition of development charges
Dumping and Grading
By-Law 2004-029 to provide for the regulation of the placing or dumping of fill, grade alteration or removal of topsoil
Election Signs
By Law 2026-019 to regulate election signs in the Town of Tecumseh
Emergency Response Plan
By-Law 2026-081 requiring an emergency management program and to promote economic stability and a disaster-resilient community
False Alarms
By-Law 2025-111 to impose fees and charges for the services or activities related to False Fire Alarms
Fences
By-Law 2003-057 (Consolidated) regulating fences within the municipality
Fireworks
By-Law 2023-045 (Consolidated) to regulate the sale and setting-off of fireworks
Land Maintenance
By-Law 2024-084 prescribing the requirements for the maintenance of land within the Town
Mobile Food Vendors
By-Law 2023-047 to licence mobile food vendors in the Town
Motorized Snow Vehicles
By-Law 2001-053 to regulate, govern and prohibit the operation of motorized snow vehicles in the Town
Noise Control
By-Law 2023-110 to prohibit and regulate noise in the Town
Official Plan
By-Law 2021-010 to adopt the current Official Plan for the Town of Tecumseh
Open Air Burning
By-Law 2021-050 (Consolidated) to regulate open air fires with the Town
Parks
By-Law 2024-107 to regulate municipal parks in the Town
Parks Enforcement
By-Law 2026-043 (Consolidated) for the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town
Proceedings of Council
By-Law 2023-076 to govern the proceedings of Council and its committees/local boards, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings
Property Standards
By-Law 2024-083 for prescribing standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of all property within the Town of Tecumseh
Purchasing
By-Law 2025-080 to adopt a policy for the procurement of goods and services for the Town of Tecumseh
Signs
By-Law 2025-118 to regulate and govern signs within the Town of Tecumseh
Smoking and Vaping
By-Law 2014-060 (Consolidated) to prohibit smoking and vaping in the Town of Tecumseh
Snow and Ice on Sidewalks
By-Law 2016-06 to regulate the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks on the highways in the Town of Tecumseh
Tax Rates
By-Law 2026-035 to provide for the adoption of tax rates, area rates and additional charges for municipal, county, and education purposes for the year 2026
Temporary Patios
By-Law 2023-046 to adopt requirements for patios and authority for temporary patios and temporary patio extensions in the Town of Tecumseh
Traffic and Parking
By-Law 2001-36 (Consolidated) to regulate traffic and parking on highways and private roadways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh
Zoning By-Laws
By-Law 1746 (Tecumseh), By-Law 2065 (St. Clair Beach), and By-Law 85-18 (Sandwich South) currently make up the Town's zoning by-laws. See our Zoning By-Laws page to view copies of each by-law and to learn more about our Zoning By-Law Project
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**Town of Tecumseh**
917 Lesperance Road
Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9
Phone: 519 735 2184
Fax: 519 735 6712
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