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# By-laws
The Council of the Township of Woolwich regularly passes by-laws that are either administrative or regulatory in nature. Below is a listing of by-laws often requested by members of public. Please contact Corporate Services if you have any questions about Township by-laws, would like to see the original signed versions or require any of these documents in an alternate format.
**For questions**about enforcement or to file a complaint relating to a by-law, please view your contact options on the By-law Enforcement page.
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| **Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate and enforce designated Township By-law's with the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). AMPS By-law 58-2024 |
| **Animal Control By-law** |
| A By-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the Township of Woolwich. Animal Control By-law 31-2018 |
| **Appointment By-law** |
| A By-law to Appoint Officers of the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich. Appointment By-law 78-2024 |
| **Backflow By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate the backflow of water into a water distribution system that is under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich. Backflow By-law 65-2022 |
| **Boulevard Maintenance and Highway Obstruction By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate work on boulevards and highways. Boulevard Maintenance and Highway Obstruction By-law 34-2024 |
| **Building By-law** |
| A By-law to provide for the construction, demolition, change of use and transfer of permit and inspections. Building By-law 14-2024 |
| **Clean Yards By-law** |
| A By-law to authorize the Municipality to require owners and occupants of land to clean and clear the land, and to clear refuse and debris from land. Clean Yards By-law 40-2017 |
| **Delegation Authority By-law** |
| A By-law respecting the Delegation of Powers and Duties of the Council of the Township of Woolwich. Delegation Authority By-law 41-2022 |
| **Development Charge By-law** |
| A By-law to for the imposition of Development Charges. Development Charge By-law 39-2024 |
| **Election Sign By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate the use of Election Campaign Signs Election Sign By-law 26-2018 |
| **Fees and Charges By-laws** |
| A By-law to establish and require payment of fees and charges. 2026 Fees and Charges By-law Building Services Fees Cemetery Fees Corporate Services Fees Development Services Fees (Planning) Development Engineering Fees Financial Services Fees Fire Services Fees Infrastructure Services Fees Recreation and Community Services Fees |
| **Fire Department By-law** |
| A By-law to establish, maintain and operate a Fire Department. Fire Department By-law 71-2023 |
| **Firearms By-law** |
| A By-law to prohibit or regulate the discharge of guns or other firearms, air-guns, spring-guns, cross-bows, long-bows or any other weapon within the Township of Woolwich. Firearms By-law 21-2016 |
| **Fireworks By-law** |
| A By-law to prohibit the sale and use of firecrackers and to regulate the sale and use of fireworks in the Township of Woolwich. Fireworks By-law 44-2025 |
| **Licensing By-law** |
| A By-law to license, regulate and govern any business. Licensing By-law 08-2020 |
| **Noise By-law** |
| Noise By-law 47-2023 A By-law Regulate Noise in the Township of Woolwich |
| **Notice By-law** |
| A by-law to prescribe the form and manner for the provision of notice. Notice By-law 111-2002 |
| **Open Air Burn By-law** |
| A By-law to govern open air burning in the Township of Woolwich. Open Air Burn By-law 19-2013 Amended By-laws: By-law 52-2017 - Amendment to By-law 19-2013 respecting Campfire Permits |
| **Parking By-laws** |
| A By-law to prohibit parking of motor vehicles and/or trailers in or on front yards, side yards and rear yards on properties in the Township of Woolwich. Front Yard Parking By-law 57-2014 A By-law for establishing the parking of motor vehicles on private property or in municipal lots. Private and Municipal Lot Parking By-law 71-2012 |
| **Pool Fence By-law** |
| Pool Fence By-law 52-2007 A By-law to require privately owned pools to have fences. |
| **Procedural By-law** |
| A By-law to govern the proceedings of Council and Committees. Procedural By-law 14-2025 |
| **Property Standards By-law** |
| A By-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the Township of Woolwich. Property Standards By-law 24-2012 |
| **Purchasing By-law** |
| A By-law to provide for procurement procedures and to repeal By-law. Purchasing By-law 84-2023 |
| **Recreation By-law** |
| A by-law to provide for the establishment, maintenance and management of Township-owned community centers, parks, and trails. Recreation By-law 44-2023 |
| **Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law** |
| A By-law to require the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and roofs. Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law 55-2009 |
| **Sign By-law** |
| A By-law to control and regulate the size, use, location and maintenance of signs and advertising devices in the Township of Woolwich. Sign By-law 35-2015 Section 1 - Short Title Section 2 - Definitions Section 3 - Interpretation Section 4 - Application Section 5 - General Regulations Section 6 - Awning/Canopy Section 7 - Billboards Section 8 - Business Accessory Section 9 - Directional Section 10 - Fascia * By-law 71-2016 - Amendment to Section 10.6 - Fascia Sign Section 11 - Farm Accessory Section 12 - Ground Section 13 - Incidental Section 14 - Portable Section 15 - Projecting Section 16 - Pylon Section 17 - Real Estate Section 18 - Roof Section 19 - Sidewalk Section 20 - Sponsorship Section 21 - Subdivision Section 22 - Temporary Special Event Section 23 - Permits and Fees Section 24 - Sign Variance Committee Section 25 - Maintenance and Removal Section 26 - Penalty Section 27 - Administration and Enforcement Schedule A - Billboard Designated areas Schedule B - 1441 King Street North, St. Jacobs Schedule C - Industrial Boulevard Portable Sign Locations Schedule D - Set Fines |
| **Site Alteration By-law** |
| A By-law to Prohibit or Regulate Site Alteration Site Alteration By-law 51-2024 |
| **Snowmobile By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate the operation of motorized snow vehicles in the Township of Woolwich. Snowmobile By-law 22-2016 |
| **Traffic and Parking By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways. Note: Anyone who needs the Traffic and Parking By-law in an accessible format should call 519-669-6005 to request it. Schedules are also available upon request. By-law 70-2006 General Traffic & Parking By Law |
| **Use of Township Property By-law** |
| A by-law to regulate the use of Township property. Use of Township Property By-law 76-2006 |
| **Weights of Vehicles on Bridges By-law** |
| A by-law to restrict the weight of vehicles passing over certain Bridges in the Township of Woolwich. Weights of Vehicles on Bridges By-law 51-2017 |
| **Zoning By-law** |
| A By-law to regulate zoning in the Township of Woolwich. NEW Zoning By-law 26-2024 Signing page and Preamble Section 1 - Title and Purpose Section 2 - Administrations Section 3 - Definitions Section 4 - General Regulations Section 5 - Parking and Loading Section 6 - Agriculture Section 7 - Residential Section 8 - Mixed Use Section 9 - Commercial Section 10 - Industrial Section 11 - Stockyards Zoning Section 12 - Institutional Section 13 - Extractive - see related maps below in Schedule C Section 14 - Open Space Zone Section 15 - Overlays Section 16 - Site Specific - see related maps below in Schedule A Appendix A and B - Source Water Protection Overlay In addition to the PDF maps listed below, please visit the Township of Woolwich GeoHUB to find the interactive zoning map. --- Schedule A Site Specific Maps 1-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-250 251-272 --- Schedule B Maps Index Schedule B Map - All Pages Schedule C Map - Extractive maps Schedule D Map - Airport Lands and Overlay Zone Schedule E Map - West Montrose Cultural Heritage Landscape Overlay Zone Schedule F Map - Environmentally Sensitive Landscape Overlay Zone |
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## Region of Waterloo By-laws
The Region of Waterloo also passes by-laws that affect people in Woolwich Township. Some Regional by-laws are related to services provided by Waterloo Region like Waste Collection, Outdoor Water Use (Lawn Watering) and Regional Properties (Code of Use). In some cases, Waterloo Region and Woolwich Township have similar by-laws like the Sign By-law and the Traffic and Parking By-law. Please contact us if you have questions about which by-law applies to you.
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**Woolwich Township**
24 Church Street West
P.O. Box 158
Elmira ON, N3B 2Z6
519-669-1647
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