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# By-laws
By Law Complaint Form
Legislative Services maintains the by-laws and amendments enacted by Council. To request a copy of a by-law, please contact the Clerk.
Thames Centre By-Law Compliance Officer enforces various Municipal by-laws. Thames Centre is committed to serving, protecting and providing a desired quality of life for residents and visitors. By-law Compliance operates on a complaint basis and investigates infractions.
*The by-law documents developed for website presentation are not an official version of the by-law and are provided as a convenience only.*
Click here for posted draft by-laws for public review and consultation.
Below is a list of the most frequently requested by-laws:
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### Animal
Animal Control (As of September 23, 2024)
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### Council
Appointments to Committees, Boards and Other Bodies (As of September 23, 2024)
Council Code of Conduct
Procedural By-law
Municipal Act Required Council Policies By-law
* Accountability and Transparency Policy
* Council Staff Relations Policy
* Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy
* Hiring Policy
* Pregnancy/Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy
* Public Notice Policy
* Sale and Disposition of Lands Policy
* Protection and Enhancement of Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
* Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
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### Property/Land Related
Building By-law
Development Charges
Division Fence Cost Sharing
Fences
Property Standards
Parkland Dedication
Site Plan Control Area
Surplus Lands
Tree Planting
Zoning
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### Fire
Fireworks
Open Air Burning
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### Finance
Purchasing Policy
Purchasing Policy as of April 1/26
Fees and Charges By-law
* Schedule of Fees and Charges
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Water
Backflow Prevention
Extension of Municipal Water and Wastewater Service Policy
Sanitary and Stormwater Use By-law
Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Collection of Fees
Water and Wastewater Capital Charges
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Miscellaneous
Firearms
Maximum Rate of Travel on Highways in Thames Centre
Noise
Parking and Traffic
Public Notice
Refreshment Vehicles
Signage (Amendment)
Contact Us
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3
Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928
[email protected]
Keith Arnold
By-law Compliance Officer
Ph (519)268-7334 x 240
[email protected]
Jana Nethercott
Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
Ph (519)268-7334 x254
[email protected]
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