Answer: Aklavik, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories has no atvs & snowmobiles bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

All-Terrain Vehicles Bylaw No. 102-06 — news announcement on tlicho.ca

Summary: Tlicho Government news page reminding residents of ATV rules within Behchokǫ̀ (passenger limits; headlight/taillight required at night; braking system required; ATVs prohibited on the Edzo main road and Highway 3). Page references an ATV bylaw but could not be opened (Cloudflare); bylaw number 102-06 and the 2007 date are from search snippets only, unconfirmed.


Answer: Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ — MACA community profile

Summary: GNWT MACA contact/profile page for the Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ (Chief, SAO, councillors, address; sao@behchoko.ca). Does NOT host or name any bylaw text — no Zoning By-law, Community Plan, or other bylaw document appears on the page.


Answer: Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Community government of Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories, leash rule: In a public place a dog must be controlled and on a leash unless in a DKK-designated off-leash area; must not run at large. Source: DGG Dog Act (effective January 1, 2025), verified 2026-06-04.

DGG Dog Act (effective January 1, 2025)

Summary: Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government Dog Act regulating dogs in the Community of Délı̨nę: general prohibitions, seizures, communicable diseases, sale/adoption/destruction, offences and penalties. Effective January 1, 2025.

In a public place a dog must be controlled and on a leash unless in a DKK-designated off-leash area; must not run at large


Answer: In the Community government of Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories, billing basis: Rates set by DKK motion for different classes of Customers (Residential, Church, Commercial, Government); trucked water/sewer service, regular and Call-Out rates. Source: DGG Water and Sewer Rates Act (effective January 1, 2025), verified 2026-06-04.

DGG Water and Sewer Rates Act (effective January 1, 2025)

Summary: Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government Water and Sewer Rates Act: supply of water and sewer services, service charges, payments, use of water, discharge of harmful waste, inspections, offences. Effective January 1, 2025.

Rates set by DKK motion for different classes of Customers (Residential, Church, Commercial, Government); trucked water/sewer service, regular and Call-Out rates


Answer: The Community government of Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: DGG Fire Services Act (effective January 1, 2025), verified 2026-06-04.

DGG Fire Services Act (effective January 1, 2025)

Summary: Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government Fire Services Act establishing and governing the DGG Fire Department (fire chief duties, composition, incident command, false-alarm and equipment rules). No open-burning regulation; classified other.

DGG Laws and Agreements — index page

Summary: Official index listing enacted DGG laws including the Dog Act, Fire Services Act and Water and Sewer Rates Act, hosted on the Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government website.

New DGG Laws — announcement (January 2025)

Summary: Official announcement of three new DGG laws (Dog Act, Fire Services Act, Water and Sewer Rates Act) taking effect January 2025, with direct PDF links for each.


Answer: Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, leash rule: Dog must be on a leash on public property; permitting dog to run at large prohibited; max animals: Not more than two dogs permitted to occupy any residence; fines: $50.00-$500.00. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2013-41, verified 2026-06-04.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2013-41

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Animal Control Bylaw (fees for shelter, animal control provisions). Approved July 24, 2013 (Motion 2013-07-129).

Dog must be on a leash on public property; permitting dog to run at large prohibited

Not more than two dogs permitted to occupy any residence


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Only dry combustible material; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks; supervised by permit holder; no waste oil or tires; approved fire pits exempt unless fire ban; fines: not exceeding $500.00. Source: Fire Protection Bylaw No. 2011-24, verified 2026-06-04.

Fire Protection Bylaw No. 2011-24

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Fire Protection Bylaw. Contains open-burning provisions: no outdoor fire within the Hamlet without a Burning Permit, fire-ban authority, supervision and material restrictions, approved fire pits. Approved February 6, 2012 (repealed prior Bylaw 2010-24).

Only dry combustible material; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks; supervised by permit holder; no waste oil or tires; approved fire pits exempt unless fire ban

"permit" means the written authority of the Chief


Answer: The Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Community Plan Bylaw No. 2022-142; General Plan Bylaw No. 2009-14; Zoning Bylaw No. 2023-146, verified 2026-06-04.

Community Plan Bylaw No. 2022-142

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Community Plan adopted as a bylaw. Scanned PDF; OCR confirmed title page (Hamlet of Enterprise, Community Plan Bylaw #2022-142, approved October 10, 2023, Motion 2023-435).

General Plan Bylaw No. 2009-14

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise General Plan Bylaw (2009), largely superseded by the 2022 Community Plan. Scanned PDF; OCR confirmed title page (Hamlet of Enterprise, General Plan, Bylaw #2009-14). Full adoption date not surfaced.

Zoning Bylaw No. 2023-146

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Zoning Bylaw. Scanned PDF; OCR confirmed title page (Hamlet of Enterprise, Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw #2023-146). Approved October 10, 2023 (Resolution 2023-436).


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, billing basis: Service charges per rates in Enterprise Fees and Charges Bylaw; truck-metered by quantity of water (metric volume), due monthly. Source: Water/Sewer Operating Bylaw No. 2021-87, verified 2026-06-04.

Water/Sewer Operating Bylaw No. 2021-87

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Water and Sewer Operating Bylaw (NWT). Machine-readable PDF read directly. Approved December 14, 2021 (Motion 2021-427).

Service charges per rates in Enterprise Fees and Charges Bylaw; truck-metered by quantity of water (metric volume), due monthly


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, collection schedule: Residential and commercial weekly; large item pickup once annually in spring; solid waste site open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm; sorting required: True; accepted or banned: No industrial waste or hazardous waste at solid waste site; no recycling or organics collection services provided; fee: Fees set by Enterprise Fees and Charges Bylaw. Source: Solid Waste Bylaw (Bylaw #2021-88); Solid Waste Bylaw No. 2021-88, verified 2026-06-04.

Solid Waste Bylaw (Bylaw #2021-88)

Summary: Establishes solid waste collection services for the Hamlet of Enterprise NT. Covers weekly residential and commercial garbage pickup, trucked collection routes, garbage receptacles, waste site access, and service discontinuance procedures.

Residential and commercial weekly; large item pickup once annually in spring; solid waste site open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

No industrial waste or hazardous waste at solid waste site; no recycling or organics collection services provided

Fees set by Enterprise Fees and Charges Bylaw

Solid Waste Bylaw No. 2021-88

Summary: Hamlet of Enterprise Solid Waste Bylaw (NWT) for solid-waste disposal. Solid-waste bylaw, classified other (a lone clause bars hot ashes/burning matter in bins but it is not a burning-regulation bylaw). Approved December 14, 2021 (Motion 2021-428).


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a Business, including a Home Business or as a Peddler, in the Hamlet; renewal: from the date of issue or renewal until twelve o'clock midnight March 31 of the year specified; option of a one or two year renewal. Source: Business License Bylaw (Bylaw #2023-147), verified 2026-06-04.

Business License Bylaw (Bylaw #2023-147)

Summary: Establishes business licensing requirements for the Hamlet of Enterprise NT. Adopted October 18, 2023 (Resolution #2023-444).

Any person carrying on a Business, including a Home Business or as a Peddler, in the Hamlet

from the date of issue or renewal until twelve o'clock midnight March 31 of the year specified; option of a one or two year renewal


Answer: In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, schedule scope: Fees, charges, fines for Hamlet products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure, facilities, and property use specified in Schedule A.; notable fees: Potable water $ 0.07968 litre; sewer $ 0.01330 litre; business license $ 15.00 project; dog impound $ 50.00 occurrence; fitness $ 26.25 month.. Source: Fees, Charges, and Fines Bylaw (Bylaw #2023-145), verified 2026-06-04.

Fees, Charges, and Fines Bylaw (Bylaw #2023-145)

Summary: Consolidates all fees, charges, and fines payable to the Hamlet of Enterprise for its services, programs, public utilities, infrastructure, and facilities. Includes Schedule A listing applicable rates and charges.

Fees, charges, fines for Hamlet products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure, facilities, and property use specified in Schedule A.

Potable water $ 0.07968 litre; sewer $ 0.01330 litre; business license $ 15.00 project; dog impound $ 50.00 occurrence; fitness $ 26.25 month.


Answer: Enterprise, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Hamlet of Enterprise — By-Laws index page

Summary: Official bylaws registry for the Hamlet of Enterprise listing adopted bylaws with PDF links. Hamlet is under GNWT Supervision (Jan 2026–Jan 2027).


Answer: Enterprise, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, quiet hours: Prohibited times in residential area per Table A: A=11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Sundays); construction (Table A item g) prohibited 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; construction hours: Construction equipment operation prohibited 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Table A time B); exemptions: Emergency measures for health/safety/welfare of inhabitants or preservation/restoration of property; Council may grant exemptions up to six months; fines: $200.00 first / $300.00 second / $500.00 subsequent (s.3(b)/4(a)); other offences up to $500.00. Source: By-law #211-18 — Noise Control By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

By-law #211-18 — Noise Control By-law

Summary: Prohibits and regulates noise likely to disturb or annoy inhabitants within the K'asho Gotine Charter Community boundaries, under the Charter Act. OCR-confirmed title page and bylaw number.

Prohibited times in residential area per Table A: A=11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Sundays); construction (Table A item g) prohibited 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Construction equipment operation prohibited 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Table A time B)

Emergency measures for health/safety/welfare of inhabitants or preservation/restoration of property; Council may grant exemptions up to six months

$200.00 first / $300.00 second / $500.00 subsequent (s.3(b)/4(a)); other offences up to $500.00


Answer: In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: $50.00 bitch over 6 months; $50.00 male over 6 months; $10.00 spayed bitch; $10.00 neutered male (reduced by half if applied after June 30); guide dog no fee; leash rule: Dog must not run at large; at large means off owner's premises and not under immediate physical control of a competent and responsible person; max animals: No more than 2 dogs owned or harboured by an individual household or property. Source: By-law No. 206-18 — Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

By-law No. 206-18 — Dog Control By-law

Summary: Provides for the control, licensing and prevention of cruelty to dogs in the K'asho Gotine Chartered Community Government of Fort Good Hope, under the Chartered Community Government Act. OCR-confirmed.

$50.00 bitch over 6 months; $50.00 male over 6 months; $10.00 spayed bitch; $10.00 neutered male (reduced by half if applied after June 30); guide dog no fee

Dog must not run at large; at large means off owner's premises and not under immediate physical control of a competent and responsible person

No more than 2 dogs owned or harboured by an individual household or property

$25.00 first / $50.00 second / $100.00 third offence (in lieu of prosecution); max fine $2,000.00


Answer: In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Only dry combustible material; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks; supervised at all times; no waste oil or tires; fire inside a teepee exempt; brush burning requires permit. Source: By-law Number 212-18 — Fire Protection By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

By-law Number 212-18 — Fire Protection By-law

Summary: Establishes and operates a fire protection service and regulates open burning: no outdoor fire without a Burning Permit, controls brush/building burning, bans waste-oil/tire burning. OCR-confirmed open-burning provisions; open_burning category correct.

Only dry combustible material; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks; supervised at all times; no waste oil or tires; fire inside a teepee exempt; brush burning requires permit

"Permit" means the written authority of the Chief


Answer: In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, where allowed: Prohibited on public sidewalks, school playground, airstrip area and Council-designated areas (Schedule A); no operation 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. except travel to/from hunting, trapping, fishing, work; helmet or age rules: Helmet (CSA-approved, chin-strap fastened) required on highway/roadway; operators under 16 must be supervised by an adult unless holding valid learner's licence. Source: By-law 018-2001 — All-Terrain Vehicle By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

By-law 018-2001 — All-Terrain Vehicle By-law

Summary: Controls the use and operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways and other areas within the Charter Community of K'asho Got'ine, under the All-terrain Vehicles Act. OCR-confirmed title page and bylaw number.

Prohibited on public sidewalks, school playground, airstrip area and Council-designated areas (Schedule A); no operation 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. except travel to/from hunting, trapping, fishing, work

Helmet (CSA-approved, chin-strap fastened) required on highway/roadway; operators under 16 must be supervised by an adult unless holding valid learner's licence


Answer: Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories has no water & sewer bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Policy #210-18 — Community Water and Sewage Service Policy

Summary: OCR shows this document is the Community Water and Sewage Service POLICY #210-18 (a service-level/economic-rate policy), not an adopted water/sewer bylaw. Demoted from primary: it is a policy, not a bylaw.


Answer: In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, collection schedule: Urban area at least once per week; hinterland residents responsible for own disposal; container or bag limit: 4 bag limit per household per collection; bags no larger than 76cm x 97cm (30" x 38"); max 25kg per bag or item; accepted or banned: Dangerous materials, dead animals not in regular collection; furniture/appliances collected separately; wood/large paper separately; fee: Residential $20/month; commercial $100/month (weekly) or $200/month (twice weekly). Source: By-Law 213-18 — Garbage Disposal By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

By-Law 213-18 — Garbage Disposal By-law

Summary: Manages collection and disposal of garbage and waste in Fort Good Hope, under the Charter Community Act. Includes incineration and a solid-waste burning fee. Per brief, garbage/solid-waste bylaws map to other (open burning is covered by Fire Protection 212-18). Recategorized from unsightly_premises to other.

Urban area at least once per week; hinterland residents responsible for own disposal

4 bag limit per household per collection; bags no larger than 76cm x 97cm (30" x 38"); max 25kg per bag or item

Dangerous materials, dead animals not in regular collection; furniture/appliances collected separately; wood/large paper separately

Residential $20/month; commercial $100/month (weekly) or $200/month (twice weekly)


Answer: Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws Index — Charter Community of K'asho Got'ine (Fort Good Hope)

Summary: Official bylaws index page on fortgoodhope.ca listing 12 bylaws with PDF links, covering ATV, dog control, water/sewage, noise control, fire protection, garbage, service rates, procurement, and borrowing.


Answer: Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits inoperable, wrecked or dismantled vehicles ('wrecked vehicle') on public or private property not located in a building and not part of a lawfully operated business; enforcement: SAO/Council may issue written Order to owner to take remedial action; Council may hold a hearing; SAO/Council may take immediate remedial action to remove imminent danger to public health or safety. Source: Bylaw 63 — Inoperable Vehicles By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw 63 — Inoperable Vehicles By-law

Summary: Provides for the removal and disposal of useless and unsightly (inoperable, wrecked or dismantled) vehicles from public and private property in the Hamlet of Fort Liard, under the Hamlet Act. OCR-confirmed short title 'Inoperable Vehicles By-law'.

Prohibits inoperable, wrecked or dismantled vehicles ('wrecked vehicle') on public or private property not located in a building and not part of a lawfully operated business

SAO/Council may issue written Order to owner to take remedial action; Council may hold a hearing; SAO/Council may take immediate remedial action to remove imminent danger to public health or safety


Answer: The Hamlet of Fort Liard, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw Number 212 — Waste Disposal Site Bylaw, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw Number 212 — Waste Disposal Site Bylaw

Summary: Provides for the establishment, operation, maintenance and alteration of the Hamlet's sewage and solid waste disposal site (located outside hamlet boundaries), under the Hamlet Act. OCR-confirmed short title 'Waste Disposal Site Bylaw'. Recategorized from water_sewer to other: it is a solid-waste/sewage disposal-site bylaw, not a water/sewer service bylaw.


Answer: Fort Liard, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws and Policies Index — Hamlet of Fort Liard

Summary: Index of 45 bylaws on the Hamlet of Fort Liard's official website. Described as not official copies; certified copies available from the Hamlet Office. Covers administrative, financial, and a small number of service bylaws.


Answer: Fort Liard, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Fort Providence, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: $75.00 female over 6 months; $75.00 male over 6 months; $25.00 spayed female; $25.00 neutered male; $250.00 Vicious Dog (fee waived if registered in January); leash rule: Dog must not run at large; at large means off owner's premises and not under immediate physical control of a competent and responsible person; max animals: Not more than three (3) dogs owned or harboured by a household or property, with one being an outdoor dog. Source: Dog Control By-Law No. 2019-006, verified 2026-06-04.

Dog Control By-Law No. 2019-006

Summary: Controls licensing, keeping (max 3 dogs per household), and leashing of dogs; vicious-dog and impoundment provisions; annual licence required. Enacted under Cities, Towns and Villages Act S.N.W.T. 2018 c.13 s.70. Read third and finally passed 2019-05-20 (confirmed in text).

$75.00 female over 6 months; $75.00 male over 6 months; $25.00 spayed female; $25.00 neutered male; $250.00 Vicious Dog (fee waived if registered in January)

Not more than three (3) dogs owned or harboured by a household or property, with one being an outdoor dog


Answer: The Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 675, verified 2026-06-04.

Zoning Bylaw No. 675

Summary: Village of Fort Simpson Zoning Bylaw No. 675 (July 2008). Establishes zones, development authority (Development Officer, Council, Development Appeal Board), and land use/development rules for all lands within the Village. Text PDF confirmed.


Answer: In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, fines: Illegal parking $30.00 (general fine not exceeding $1,000.00). Source: Traffic By-Law No. 577, verified 2026-06-04.

Traffic By-Law No. 577

Summary: Governs traffic control within Fort Simpson including parking, crosswalks, pedestrians and highway use. OCR-confirmed Village of Fort Simpson By-law No. 577.

Illegal parking $30.00 (general fine not exceeding $1,000.00)


Answer: The Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: ATV By-Law No. 405 (amending By-law 323), verified 2026-06-04.

ATV By-Law No. 405 (amending By-law 323)

Summary: Requires annual licensing of all-terrain vehicles operated within Fort Simpson municipal boundaries; licence fee $15/unit, valid Oct 1 – Sep 30. Amends ATV By-law 323, under the All-Terrain Vehicles Act R.S.N.W.T. 1988. Passed December 1993 (exact day not legible from OCR).


Answer: In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Service charges per Schedule A by customer class (Residential/Non-Profit $0.00425/L; Commercial/Government/Industrial $0.01200/L); metered where meter in use, otherwise Schedule B unmetered tables; minimum $26.00/month; due monthly; billing basis: Metered/consumption-based per litre by customer class: Residential/Non-Profit $0.004/L; Government, Commercial & Industrial $0.01133/L (economic rate $0.01133/L); hauled sewer outside boundaries $250.00/load. Source: Water and Sewage Services By-law No. 2025-002; Water and Waste Water Rates Bylaw No. 2017-007, verified 2026-06-04.

Water and Sewage Services By-law No. 2025-002

Summary: Establishes, operates and maintains the Village's water supply and sewage (trucked and piped) system and governs service charges, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act. OCR-confirmed Bylaw 2025-002.

Service charges per Schedule A by customer class (Residential/Non-Profit $0.00425/L; Commercial/Government/Industrial $0.01200/L); metered where meter in use, otherwise Schedule B unmetered tables; minimum $26.00/month; due monthly

Water and Waste Water Rates Bylaw No. 2017-007

Summary: Sets water, waste-water/sewer and hauled-water rates for residential, non-profit, commercial, industrial and government customers; repeals Bylaw 2016-001. Text PDF confirmed; read third and finally passed 2017-07-17.

Metered/consumption-based per litre by customer class: Residential/Non-Profit $0.004/L; Government, Commercial & Industrial $0.01133/L (economic rate $0.01133/L); hauled sewer outside boundaries $250.00/load


Answer: In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within the Village, excluding those regulated by Act of Parliament or Legislative Assembly.; fee: Schedule B: Resident Commercial $100.00, Home Occupation $125.00, Student $1.00, Resident Seasonal Tourist $50.00; Non-Resident Commercial $250.00, Non-Resident Seasonal Tourist $250.00; Canvasser $250.00; Charitable N/C; License Amendment $25.00; Late Fee $25.00; New after Aug 1: one half of the annual license fee; renewal: Annual, expires December 31st; renewals by February 15th. Source: Business License Bylaw (Bylaw 485), verified 2026-06-04.

Business License Bylaw (Bylaw 485)

Summary: Village of Fort Simpson business licence bylaw (Bylaw 485), requiring businesses to obtain a municipal licence to operate. An amendment (Bylaw 2015-1) is also posted alongside the base bylaw.

Any person carrying on business within the Village, excluding those regulated by Act of Parliament or Legislative Assembly.

Schedule B: Resident Commercial $100.00, Home Occupation $125.00, Student $1.00, Resident Seasonal Tourist $50.00; Non-Resident Commercial $250.00, Non-Resident Seasonal Tourist $250.00; Canvasser $250.00; Charitable N/C; License Amendment $25.00; Late Fee $25.00; New after Aug 1: one half of the annual license fee

Annual, expires December 31st; renewals by February 15th


Answer: Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

By-Laws, Resources and Application Forms — Village of Fort Simpson bylaws index

Summary: Official bylaws listing page on fortsimpson.com. Lists currently posted bylaws and application forms for the Village of Fort Simpson.

Smoking and Cannabis Use Bylaw No. 2018-008

Summary: Prohibits smoking and cannabis use in public places within the Village (public-health bylaw); repeals Bylaws 442 and 511, under Cities, Towns and Villages Act. OCR-confirmed (bylaw header reads 2018-08). Recategorized from noise to other and demoted: a public-health/smoking bylaw, not in a target category.


Answer: Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, quiet hours: Quiet Time 23:00 to 07:00 (11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.); fines: fine not exceeding $5,000.00 for a corporation; or imprisonment up to six months. Source: Noise Control By-law No. 557, verified 2026-06-04.

Noise Control By-law No. 557

Summary: Reduces and controls unusual, unnecessary or excessive noise or vibration that could disturb the public in the Town of Fort Smith, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act. OCR-confirmed By-law #557 (short title 'Noise Control By-law'). URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/838).

fine not exceeding $5,000.00 for a corporation; or imprisonment up to six months


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: $25.00 un-neutered male or female; $10.00 spayed female; $10.00 neutered male; leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; no dog allowed outside fenced area of residence unless leashed and under full physical control (leash not longer than six feet); max animals: No more than two dogs per property or household (pups under 3 months excepted) unless written Council permission or kennel licence. Source: Dog Control Bylaw No. 678; Domestic Animal Control By-law No. 420, verified 2026-06-04.

Dog Control Bylaw No. 678

Summary: Provides for the control, licensing and prevention of cruelty to dogs in the Town of Fort Smith, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act and the Dog Act. OCR-confirmed Dog Control Bylaw #678. PDF located at /media/833 (was previously unlocated).

$25.00 un-neutered male or female; $10.00 spayed female; $10.00 neutered male

No owner shall permit dog to run at large; no dog allowed outside fenced area of residence unless leashed and under full physical control (leash not longer than six feet)

No more than two dogs per property or household (pups under 3 months excepted) unless written Council permission or kennel licence

Run at large $50/$100; harbouring more than two dogs $50/$100/$150; summary conviction up to $2,000 (individual) / $10,000 (corporation)

s. 18.0 (OFFENCES AND RELATED FINES); s. 17.1

Domestic Animal Control By-law No. 420

Summary: Provides for the control of animals within the Town boundaries, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act. OCR-confirmed By-law #420 ('Domestic Animal Control By-law'). URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/836).

No owner shall permit an animal (horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats) to run at large in any part of the Town at any time; must keep on lawfully fenced premises

fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment up to six months (disease-control offences)


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief (Fire/EMS Chief); allowed conditions: Burn Permit required to light a fire outdoors except in Approved Outdoor Cooking Appliance or Approved Fire Pit; only Approved Burning Materials (clean dry seasoned firewood, unpainted lumber, charcoal); no tires; permit cancelled on Partial/Complete Fire Ban; fines: Failure to obtain a Burn Permit $200.00; other burn offences $75.00-$500.00. Source: Fire Prevention By-law No. 1024, verified 2026-06-04.

Fire Prevention By-law No. 1024

Summary: Fire prevention bylaw with open-burning provisions: approved fire pits/outdoor fireplaces, Burn Permits required, fireworks prohibited without a permit, under the Fire Prevention Act. OCR-confirmed By-law 1024. URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/600).

Burn Permit required to light a fire outdoors except in Approved Outdoor Cooking Appliance or Approved Fire Pit; only Approved Burning Materials (clean dry seasoned firewood, unpainted lumber, charcoal); no tires; permit cancelled on Partial/Complete Fire Ban

Failure to obtain a Burn Permit $200.00; other burn offences $75.00-$500.00


Answer: The Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Fort Smith Zoning Bylaw No. 1063, verified 2026-06-04.

Town of Fort Smith Zoning Bylaw No. 1063

Summary: Replaces 2014 Zoning Bylaw 936; adopted under the Community Planning and Development Act. New housing options, wildfire protection and recognition of Indigenous Traditional Territories. OCR-confirmed By-law 1063, third and final reading 2025-11-04. URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/2589).

Community Plan Bylaw No. 1060

Summary: Fort Smith Community Plan bylaw, companion to the zoning bylaw (2024-2025 update project). Kept as a non-primary lead; PDF not separately opened.


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, inoperative vehicles/machinery, construction/industrial vehicles in residential setting, animal/yard material, ashes, building materials, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces, grass over 6 inches; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied with, Town may carry out work and charge cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Unsightly Land By-law No. 855, verified 2026-06-04.

Unsightly Land By-law No. 855

Summary: Controls and prevents the unsightly appearance of land and minimizes its effects on adjoining property, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act. OCR-confirmed By-law 855. URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/822).

Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, inoperative vehicles/machinery, construction/industrial vehicles in residential setting, animal/yard material, ashes, building materials, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces, grass over 6 inches

Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied with, Town may carry out work and charge cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, sidewalks, ski paths, private property without permission, within 50m of hospital/health centre/hostel/seniors home, within 100m of airport terminal/runways, Axehandle Hill (except Park Drive); helmet or age rules: Driver and passengers must wear a CSA-approved helmet at all times when vehicle in motion; operator on highway must hold valid Class 5/6 licence or Class 7 learner's with accompaniment. Source: ATV By-law No. 630, verified 2026-06-04.

ATV By-law No. 630

Summary: Regulates the use, control and operation of all-terrain vehicles on and off highways and areas within the Municipality of Fort Smith, under the All-Terrain Vehicles Act. OCR-confirmed By-law #630. URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/793).

Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, sidewalks, ski paths, private property without permission, within 50m of hospital/health centre/hostel/seniors home, within 100m of airport terminal/runways, Axehandle Hill (except Park Drive)

Driver and passengers must wear a CSA-approved helmet at all times when vehicle in motion; operator on highway must hold valid Class 5/6 licence or Class 7 learner's with accompaniment


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, sale or use restricted: Fireworks, squibs or crackers shall not be set off or discharged within the Town Limits unless conditions met (supervisor with Fireworks Supervisor's Course). Source: Firearms and Fireworks Control By-law No. 34-74, verified 2026-06-04.

Firearms and Fireworks Control By-law No. 34-74

Summary: Regulates and controls the use of firearms and fireworks within town limits. OCR-confirmed By-Law 34-74 ('Firearms and Fireworks Control By-Law'). URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/1739).

Fireworks, squibs or crackers shall not be set off or discharged within the Town Limits unless conditions met (supervisor with Fireworks Supervisor's Course)

"Fireworks, Squibs or Crackers shall not be set off"


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Rates determined by Town based on cost; service charges per Schedule A; metered where meter/truck meter in use, otherwise by premises type/quantity as determined by SAO. Source: Water & Sewer Services By-law No. 705, verified 2026-06-04.

Water & Sewer Services By-law No. 705

Summary: Governs water and sewer services in the Town of Fort Smith (service area, services, charges, restrictions). OCR-confirmed 'Water & Sewer Services By-Law No. 705'. URL corrected to the actual PDF (/media/813).

Rates determined by Town based on cost; service charges per Schedule A; metered where meter/truck meter in use, otherwise by premises type/quantity as determined by SAO


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, collection schedule: in no case shall it be less than once per week; container or bag limit: capacity not exceeding 30 gallons, gross weight of not more than 35 kg; accepted or banned: Banned: hazardous waste, hot ashes, burning matter, unwrapped wet garbage, liquids.; fee: Tipping fees charged in accordance with Schedule A. Source: Garbage Bylaw (Bylaw 659), verified 2026-06-04.

Garbage Bylaw (Bylaw 659)

Summary: Town of Fort Smith solid waste/garbage collection bylaw (No. 659), governing garbage collection requirements. A solid waste levy (Bylaw 817) supplements this bylaw.

in no case shall it be less than once per week

capacity not exceeding 30 gallons, gross weight of not more than 35 kg

Banned: hazardous waste, hot ashes, burning matter, unwrapped wet garbage, liquids.

Tipping fees charged in accordance with Schedule A


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business as defined in s. 3(a), including charitable organizations.; fee: Schedule 'B': Resident $60.00-$100.00, Non-Resident $175.00-$225.00, Charitable N/C, Junior $1.00; s. 14(c) penalty $25.00; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; renewals due February 15.. Source: Business Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 504), verified 2026-06-04.

Business Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 504)

Summary: Town of Fort Smith business licensing bylaw (No. 504) requiring businesses to obtain a municipal licence. Amended by subsequent bylaws including Bylaw 822 and 873.

Any person carrying on a business as defined in s. 3(a), including charitable organizations.

Schedule 'B': Resident $60.00-$100.00, Non-Resident $175.00-$225.00, Charitable N/C, Junior $1.00; s. 14(c) penalty $25.00

Annual, expires December 31; renewals due February 15.


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, public consumption: Prohibited on Town property and within 30 metres of playgrounds, sports fields, skateboard parks, and public parks.; fines: Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars first offence, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars subsequent.. Source: Smoking and Cannabis Use Bylaw (Bylaw 994), verified 2026-06-04.

Smoking and Cannabis Use Bylaw (Bylaw 994)

Summary: Town of Fort Smith bylaw regulating smoking and cannabis use in public places (Bylaw No. 994).

Prohibited on Town property and within 30 metres of playgrounds, sports fields, skateboard parks, and public parks.

Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars first offence, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars subsequent.


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, schedule scope: Fees for products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure and facilities provided by the Municipality.; notable fees: Dog license $50.00 every 5 years; Business license $125.00; Solid Waste Levy $26.00 per month; Development App $100.00; Water Deposit $125.00.; effective date: Upon Third Reading (28™ DAY OF APRIL, 2026). Source: Consolidated Rates and Fees Bylaw (Bylaw 1076), verified 2026-06-04.

Consolidated Rates and Fees Bylaw (Bylaw 1076)

Summary: Town of Fort Smith consolidated schedule of municipal rates and fees (Bylaw No. 1076), covering all municipal service charges and tariffs.

Fees for products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure and facilities provided by the Municipality.

Dog license $50.00 every 5 years; Business license $125.00; Solid Waste Levy $26.00 per month; Development App $100.00; Water Deposit $125.00.

Upon Third Reading (28™ DAY OF APRIL, 2026)

TO ESTABLISH BY BYLAW FEES OR OTHER CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

Schedule D; Schedule E; Schedule I; Schedule J

s. 5; READ A THIRD TIME THIS 28™ DAY OF APRIL, 2026


Answer: In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, tax rate: Residential Developed 11.04; Commercial Developed 25.13; Residential Non-Developed 16.47; Commercial Non-Developed 28.87; Industrial Developed 27.24; Industrial Non-Developed 26.96; Institutional Developed 37.29; Institutional Non-Developed 44.93; Recreational 15.23; Telecommunications 39.44; Country Residential Developed 10.79; Country Residential Non-developed 12.84; School Levy 2.22. Source: 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 1085), verified 2026-06-04.

2026 Mill Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 1085)

Summary: Town of Fort Smith 2026 annual mill rate bylaw (No. 1085), establishing property tax mill rates for the current year. Most recent in a series of annual mill rate bylaws.

Residential Developed 11.04; Commercial Developed 25.13; Residential Non-Developed 16.47; Commercial Non-Developed 28.87; Industrial Developed 27.24; Industrial Non-Developed 26.96; Institutional Developed 37.29; Institutional Non-Developed 44.93; Recreational 15.23; Telecommunications 39.44; Country Residential Developed 10.79; Country Residential Non-developed 12.84; School Levy 2.22


Answer: Fort Smith, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws Index — Town of Fort Smith

Summary: Paginated index of Town of Fort Smith bylaws. Searchable/filterable by type and number. Confirmed categories include noise, animal control, ATV, water/sewer, unsightly lands, fireworks, fire prevention, and zoning.


Answer: Fort Smith, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Gamèti, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, quiet hours: Quiet Time 2300 to 0700 hours (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.); construction hours: No construction activity creating noise before 0900 or after 1900 hours on any Sunday or statutory holiday; exemptions: Emergency/enforcement vehicles, Town emergency utility repairs, routine snow removal and street cleaning, or persons authorized in writing by the SAO; fines: fine not more than $500.00 or imprisonment one month; voluntary: $100.00 first / $150.00 second / court for third. Source: Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 2006A/REG/11 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-04.

Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 2006A/REG/11 (Consolidated)

Summary: Consolidated/amending Noise Abatement Bylaw to prohibit, eliminate or abate noise within the Town of Hay River, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act ss.70,72. OCR-confirmed Bylaw No. 2006A/REG/11.

No construction activity creating noise before 0900 or after 1900 hours on any Sunday or statutory holiday

Emergency/enforcement vehicles, Town emergency utility repairs, routine snow removal and street cleaning, or persons authorized in writing by the SAO

fine not more than $500.00 or imprisonment one month; voluntary: $100.00 first / $150.00 second / court for third


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: Un-neutered dog: annual fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2431; neutered dog: free lifetime licence tag; leash rule: No owner shall permit a dog to run at large except in a designated off-leash area; on public property dog must be on a leash held by a person; off-leash dogs need leash not exceeding two metres carried; max animals: No more than two (2) dogs per property or household (pups under 3 months excepted) without Council permission or a kennel licence. Source: Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules), verified 2026-06-04.

Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules)

Summary: Bylaw respecting domestic and feral animals and activities in relation to them, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act (in force April 1 2004). OCR-confirmed By-law No. 1957/ADMIN/05, Town of Hay River.

Un-neutered dog: annual fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2431; neutered dog: free lifetime licence tag

No owner shall permit a dog to run at large except in a designated off-leash area; on public property dog must be on a leash held by a person; off-leash dogs need leash not exceeding two metres carried

No more than two (2) dogs per property or household (pups under 3 months excepted) without Council permission or a kennel licence

Dog at large $75/$112.50/$150; unlicensed dog $100/$150/$200; other offences up to $1,000.00 (Schedule A voluntary fines)


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Fire permit required to light a fire outdoors except safe fire pits when no fire ban; only dry combustible material, no tires/waste oil; active burning 8:30 am-7:00 pm with winds under 10 km/hour; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks; fines: Failure to obtain a fire permit $200.00; burning offences $100.00-$500.00; max $1,000.00. Source: Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2238/PS/24, verified 2026-06-04.

Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2238/PS/24

Summary: Fire prevention/suppression bylaw for the Town of Hay River with open-burning provisions: fire permit required for open-air burning (except safe fire pits), backyard fire-pit requirements, bans on domestic incinerators. OCR-confirmed Bylaw No. 2238/PS/24 (current version, formerly 2238/FC/17). URL corrected to the actual current PDF.

Fire permit required to light a fire outdoors except safe fire pits when no fire ban; only dry combustible material, no tires/waste oil; active burning 8:30 am-7:00 pm with winds under 10 km/hour; at least 100 feet from fuel/propane tanks

Failure to obtain a fire permit $200.00; burning offences $100.00-$500.00; max $1,000.00


Answer: The Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning and Building Bylaw No. 2469/IPS/25, verified 2026-06-04.

Zoning and Building Bylaw No. 2469/IPS/25

Summary: Current Zoning and Building Bylaw for the Town of Hay River (2025); replaces Bylaw 2444-22b. OCR-confirmed Bylaw No. 2469/IPS/25 title page (full bylaw text plus accompanying zoning/building maps).


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, sidewalk clearing: Owner/occupier of premises abutting a Town sidewalk shall remove snow or ice and make the sidewalk safe within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall/rainfall; fines: Fail to clear snow/ice within 24 hours $100/$200/$300; max $1,000.00; fines: Parked over 72 hours on roadway or public land $100; general fine $100.00-$5,000.00. Source: Snow Removal Bylaw No. 2422; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2423, verified 2026-06-04.

Snow Removal Bylaw No. 2422

Summary: Snow Removal Bylaw for the Town of Hay River. OCR-confirmed title page 'Bylaw No. 2422 Snow Removal Bylaw'; read third and finally passed 2021-01-25 (corrected from 2021-04-06).

Owner/occupier of premises abutting a Town sidewalk shall remove snow or ice and make the sidewalk safe within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall/rainfall

Fail to clear snow/ice within 24 hours $100/$200/$300; max $1,000.00

Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2423

Summary: Traffic Control Bylaw for the Town of Hay River (covers parking, road and highway use). OCR-confirmed title page 'Bylaw No. 2423 Traffic Control'. URL corrected to the actual PDF.

Parked over 72 hours on roadway or public land $100; general fine $100.00-$5,000.00


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, manure, carcasses, inoperative machinery, building/yard material, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces; grass/weeds over 20 cm (8 inches); junked vehicles; dangerous excavations/dilapidated buildings; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied, Town carries out work and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Unsightly Land Bylaw No. 2322/GEN/13, verified 2026-06-04.

Unsightly Land Bylaw No. 2322/GEN/13

Summary: Controls and prevents the unsightly appearance of land in the Town of Hay River, under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act and Environmental Protection Act. OCR-confirmed By-law No. 2322/GEN/13. URL corrected to the actual PDF.

Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, manure, carcasses, inoperative machinery, building/yard material, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces; grass/weeds over 20 cm (8 inches); junked vehicles; dangerous excavations/dilapidated buildings

Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied, Town carries out work and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days

s. 2(u) ("unsightly land"); s. 8(a); s. 10


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Service charges at rates in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; metered where an approved meter or truck meter is in use (by quantity of water), otherwise by premises type/quantity or flat-rate as determined by the SAO; billed monthly. Source: Water & Sewer Services Bylaw No. 2473/IPS/26, verified 2026-06-04.

Water & Sewer Services Bylaw No. 2473/IPS/26

Summary: Water & Sewer Services Bylaw for the Town of Hay River. OCR-confirmed title page 'Bylaw No. 2473/IPS/26 Water & Sewer Services Bylaw'; read third and finally passed 2026-01-26 (number corrected from 2473/CS/26, date from 2026-01-28).

Service charges at rates in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; metered where an approved meter or truck meter is in use (by quantity of water), otherwise by premises type/quantity or flat-rate as determined by the SAO; billed monthly


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, sorting required: False; container or bag limit: Town-provided Garbage Receptacles only; 1 standard + 1 additional on request; accepted or banned: Banned: Special Waste, hot ashes, unbagged sharp objects, oversized items. Accepted at Solid Waste Site: White Goods, tires, scrap metal, specific hazardous wastes.; fee: Monthly Waste Levy for Residential Properties with water/sewer; Tipping Fees apply at Solid Waste Site.. Source: Bylaw 2466-IPS-25 – Solid Waste Management Bylaw, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw 2466-IPS-25 – Solid Waste Management Bylaw

Summary: Town of Hay River solid waste management bylaw (No. 2466-IPS-25), governing solid waste collection, disposal, and management within the municipality. Adopted March 26, 2025.

Town-provided Garbage Receptacles only; 1 standard + 1 additional on request

Banned: Special Waste, hot ashes, unbagged sharp objects, oversized items. Accepted at Solid Waste Site: White Goods, tires, scrap metal, specific hazardous wastes.

Monthly Waste Levy for Residential Properties with water/sewer; Tipping Fees apply at Solid Waste Site.


Answer: In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on or operating a business in the Town; license for each business.; fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw NO.2431; one half if on or after 1st day of November; renewal: from the date of issue until the 31st day of March next after. Source: Bylaw 1395 – Business License Bylaw, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw 1395 – Business License Bylaw

Summary: Town of Hay River business licence bylaw (No. 1395), governing the licensing of businesses operating within the municipality.

All persons carrying on or operating a business in the Town; license for each business.

per Fees and Charges Bylaw NO.2431; one half if on or after 1st day of November

from the date of issue until the 31st day of March next after


Answer: The Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw 2472/CS/26 – Fees and Charges Bylaw, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw 2472/CS/26 – Fees and Charges Bylaw

Summary: Town of Hay River consolidated fees and charges bylaw (No. 2472/CS/26), listing all municipal fees and charges. Adopted January 28, 2026.


Answer: The Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw 2478/CS/26 – 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw, verified 2026-06-04.

Bylaw 2478/CS/26 – 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw

Summary: Town of Hay River 2026 mill rate bylaw (No. 2478/CS/26), establishing municipal and education mill rates by property class. Residential: $14.95, Commercial: $19.37, Industrial: $21.88. Adopted May 19, 2026.


Answer: Hay River, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws Index — Town of Hay River

Summary: Bylaws index on the hayriver.com documents portal (JS-rendered in browsers; individual /documents/<slug>/ URLs serve the underlying PDF directly to non-JS clients). Lists adopted Hay River bylaws.


Answer: Hay River, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, quiet hours: Per Schedule A: amplified sound/radio/TV/instruments in residential prohibited 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; yelling/shouting/singing 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; selling/advertising by shouting 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; construction hours: Construction/repair/demolition and construction equipment prohibited 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (residential and other areas); exemptions: Lifesaving/emergency activity; Town/utility operations and public infrastructure work; municipal snow clearing, street cleaning, garbage collection; SAO-approved parades/events; place-of-worship/school bells; airport; SAO-authorized fireworks; fines: Person: $100.00-$2,000.00 ($250.00 min on repeat); corporation: $500.00-$10,000.00. Source: Noise By-law No. 2634/PS/19, verified 2026-06-04.

Noise By-law No. 2634/PS/19

Summary: Town of Inuvik noise bylaw (2019), cited as the Noise Control By-law. Prohibits and regulates activities creating disturbing noise. OCR-confirmed: Town of Inuvik, NWT, By-law #2634/PS/19.

Per Schedule A: amplified sound/radio/TV/instruments in residential prohibited 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; yelling/shouting/singing 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; selling/advertising by shouting 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Construction/repair/demolition and construction equipment prohibited 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (residential and other areas)

Lifesaving/emergency activity; Town/utility operations and public infrastructure work; municipal snow clearing, street cleaning, garbage collection; SAO-approved parades/events; place-of-worship/school bells; airport; SAO-authorized fireworks


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: Fee per Town of Inuvik Fees and Charges Policy (amount not stated in bylaw); nuisance dog requires higher licence fee; leash rule: Owner must ensure dog is not running at large; in a public place dog must be under physical control by means of a leash unless in a designated off-leash zone (leash max 4 metres); max animals: A household shall have no more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months. Source: Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 2635/AC/19, verified 2026-06-04.

Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 2635/AC/19

Summary: Town of Inuvik animal control bylaw (2019) governing responsible pet ownership. Listed on official index; scanned PDF.

Fee per Town of Inuvik Fees and Charges Policy (amount not stated in bylaw); nuisance dog requires higher licence fee

Owner must ensure dog is not running at large; in a public place dog must be under physical control by means of a leash unless in a designated off-leash zone (leash max 4 metres)

A household shall have no more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate; allowed conditions: Open-air fire requires valid Town burn permit; constant supervision with extinguishing agent on site; at least 5m from building/structure/fence/road/wire and 3m clear of combustibles; no burning in dry/drought/ban conditions or wind over 16 km/h; residential fire max 1m diameter/2m height; fines: Burning without a permit: $200.00 individual / $500.00 corporation; other offences $150.00-$1,000.00. Source: Open-air Burning & Fireworks By-law No. 2650/FC/20, verified 2026-06-04.

Open-air Burning & Fireworks By-law No. 2650/FC/20

Summary: Town of Inuvik bylaw (2020) regulating the setting of fires and use of fireworks and establishing a fire permit system. OCR-confirmed: Town of Inuvik, NWT, By-law #2650/FC/20, cited as the Open-air Burning and Fireworks By-law.

Open-air fire requires valid Town burn permit; constant supervision with extinguishing agent on site; at least 5m from building/structure/fence/road/wire and 3m clear of combustibles; no burning in dry/drought/ban conditions or wind over 16 km/h; residential fire max 1m diameter/2m height

Burning without a permit: $200.00 individual / $500.00 corporation; other offences $150.00-$1,000.00


Answer: The Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law No. 2583/P+D/15, verified 2026-06-04.

Zoning By-law No. 2583/P+D/15

Summary: Town of Inuvik Zoning By-law, the current adopted zoning code (repeals prior By-law 2225/P+D/04). OCR-confirmed: read first time Aug 12 2015, second time Sep 9 2015, third reading and final passage in November 2015. Replacement Zoning By-law 2753/P+D/25 was at first reading in 2025 but not yet adopted.


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits vacant/derelict buildings, structures, vegetation or waste that are a danger to public health/safety/welfare or a fire hazard; owner must keep visible fences, structures and finishes in good repair and secure vacant property against entry/vandalism/fire; enforcement: Peace Officer issues notice to owner ordering remedy (compliance within up to 60 days); if not complied Town may secure/remove/demolish property and charge cost to owner; appeal to Council within 14 days, then to Supreme Court; standards: Prohibits unsightly land/premises: accumulation of animal material, ashes, building material, refuse, garbage, hazardous waste, litter, household appliances/furniture; inoperative ATVs/vehicles/equipment/machinery; graffiti/dilapidated building surfaces; enforcement: Peace Officer issues Clean-up Order (compliance within 15 days); if not complied, Town carries out actions and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Consolidated Vacant and Derelict Property By-law No. 2758/PS/25; Unsightly Land-Premises By-law No. 2656/H&S/20, verified 2026-06-04.

Consolidated Vacant and Derelict Property By-law No. 2758/PS/25

Summary: Town of Inuvik consolidated bylaw (2025) to regulate demolition, removal or alteration of vacant and derelict buildings, structures, vegetation and waste. Text-confirmed: Consolidated By-law No. 2758/PS/25, cited as the Vacant and Derelict Property By-law. Complements the Unsightly Land-Premises By-law.

Prohibits vacant/derelict buildings, structures, vegetation or waste that are a danger to public health/safety/welfare or a fire hazard; owner must keep visible fences, structures and finishes in good repair and secure vacant property against entry/vandalism/fire

Peace Officer issues notice to owner ordering remedy (compliance within up to 60 days); if not complied Town may secure/remove/demolish property and charge cost to owner; appeal to Council within 14 days, then to Supreme Court

Unsightly Land-Premises By-law No. 2656/H&S/20

Summary: Town of Inuvik bylaw (2020) to control and prevent the unsightly appearance of land and premises. OCR-confirmed: Town of Inuvik, NWT, By-law #2656/H&S/20.

Prohibits unsightly land/premises: accumulation of animal material, ashes, building material, refuse, garbage, hazardous waste, litter, household appliances/furniture; inoperative ATVs/vehicles/equipment/machinery; graffiti/dilapidated building surfaces

Peace Officer issues Clean-up Order (compliance within 15 days); if not complied, Town carries out actions and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, where allowed: Prohibited on school property, parks/playgrounds, designated ski trails, sidewalks (except designated areas), private property without permission, and Mackenzie Road between Tununuk Place and Reliance Street; must cross designated roads by most direct route; helmet or age rules: Operator and any passenger must wear a CSA-approved helmet when in motion (Elders and special hunter/trapper plate exempt); operator must hold/be supervised by holder of a valid driver's licence; operators under 14 must be supervised by an adult; permit requires age 14+. Source: ATV By-law No. 2707/TR/23, verified 2026-06-04.

ATV By-law No. 2707/TR/23

Summary: Town of Inuvik bylaw (2023) regulating the control, use and operation of all-terrain vehicles within the town. OCR-confirmed: Town of Inuvik, NWT, By-law #2707/TR/23.

Prohibited on school property, parks/playgrounds, designated ski trails, sidewalks (except designated areas), private property without permission, and Mackenzie Road between Tununuk Place and Reliance Street; must cross designated roads by most direct route

Operator and any passenger must wear a CSA-approved helmet when in motion (Elders and special hunter/trapper plate exempt); operator must hold/be supervised by holder of a valid driver's licence; operators under 14 must be supervised by an adult; permit requires age 14+


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Metered - water consumption as recorded by the Town's water meter (or estimated where meter fails); billed monthly per rates in Fees and Charges Policy / Schedule A; billing basis: Metered/consumption-based ($/L) by classification: Residential Non-Gov $0.00662/L (min $72.45/mo); Residential Gov $0.01252/L (min $134.40/mo); Commercial Non-Gov $0.00882/L; Government $0.01252/L; billed monthly. Source: Consolidated Water and Sewer Administration, Management and Operations By-law; Water and Sewer Utility Rates By-law No. 2764/UTIL/26, verified 2026-06-04.

Consolidated Water and Sewer Administration, Management and Operations By-law

Summary: Town of Inuvik consolidated bylaw (28 pp) governing water and sewer administration, management and operations. Text-confirmed body cites the Water and Sewer Administration, Management and Operations By-law for the Town of Inuvik, NWT.

Metered - water consumption as recorded by the Town's water meter (or estimated where meter fails); billed monthly per rates in Fees and Charges Policy / Schedule A

Water and Sewer Utility Rates By-law No. 2764/UTIL/26

Summary: Town of Inuvik bylaw (2026) establishing water and sewer utility rates for 2026 (Schedule A rate schedule). OCR-confirmed: Town of Inuvik, NWT, By-law No. 2764/UTIL/26.

Metered/consumption-based ($/L) by classification: Residential Non-Gov $0.00662/L (min $72.45/mo); Residential Gov $0.01252/L (min $134.40/mo); Commercial Non-Gov $0.00882/L; Government $0.01252/L; billed monthly


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, collection schedule: on such days and at such times as the advertised route schedule dictates; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: blue bin commercial container; maximum weight of 23 kilograms per bundle; maximum length of 1.2 metres; accepted or banned: Bulky waste, construction waste, hazardous materials banned from general collection; hazardous waste accepted at disposal facility. Source: Consolidated Solid Waste Collection By-law, verified 2026-06-04.

Consolidated Solid Waste Collection By-law

Summary: Consolidated bylaw governing solid waste collection in the Town of Inuvik, covering collection procedures and solid-waste management requirements.

on such days and at such times as the advertised route schedule dictates

blue bin commercial container; maximum weight of 23 kilograms per bundle; maximum length of 1.2 metres

Bulky waste, construction waste, hazardous materials banned from general collection; hazardous waste accepted at disposal facility

Residential users exempted from dumping fees; commercial users charged tipping fees per Policy


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on or operating a business wholly or partly within the Town.; fee: appropriate fee prescribed in the Town of Inuvik Fees and Charges Policy; renewal: from the date of its issuance until the 31st day of December next following. Source: Business License By-law (No. 2711), verified 2026-06-04.

Business License By-law (No. 2711)

Summary: 2023 bylaw establishing a business licensing regime for the Town of Inuvik, regulating businesses operating within the municipality.

Any person carrying on or operating a business wholly or partly within the Town.

appropriate fee prescribed in the Town of Inuvik Fees and Charges Policy

from the date of its issuance until the 31st day of December next following


Answer: In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, tax rate: Property Class 1 - Commercial 21.22 mills; Property Class 2 -Undeveloped Commercial 28.42 mills; Property Class 3 - Industrial 21.22 mills; Property Class 4 - Undeveloped Industrial 28.42 mills; Property Class 5 - Residential 16.59 mills; Property Class 6 - Undeveloped Residential 23.12 mills; Property Class 7 - Recreational 17.17 mills; Property Class 8 - Institutional 17.32 mills; Education Mill Rate 2.97 mills; due dates: within sixty (60) days of the mailing date; penalty interest: one point eight percent (1.8%) of the unpaid taxes on the last day of each calendar month. Source: General Property Tax Levy for 2025 (No. 2751), verified 2026-06-04.

General Property Tax Levy for 2025 (No. 2751)

Summary: 2025 annual property tax levy bylaw for the Town of Inuvik, setting the general property tax rates for the fiscal year.

Property Class 1 - Commercial 21.22 mills; Property Class 2 -Undeveloped Commercial 28.42 mills; Property Class 3 - Industrial 21.22 mills; Property Class 4 - Undeveloped Industrial 28.42 mills; Property Class 5 - Residential 16.59 mills; Property Class 6 - Undeveloped Residential 23.12 mills; Property Class 7 - Recreational 17.17 mills; Property Class 8 - Institutional 17.32 mills; Education Mill Rate 2.97 mills

one point eight percent (1.8%) of the unpaid taxes on the last day of each calendar month

Part I ~ LEVY; 'The 2025 inuvik education mill rate is 2.97.'

s. 3 'due and payable within sixty (60) days of the mailing date'

s. 5(1) 'one point eight percent (1.8%) of the unpaid taxes'


Answer: Inuvik, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Town of Inuvik By-laws Index

Summary: Official bylaws index page listing all Town of Inuvik bylaws as PDFs, organized by category (Animal Control, Fire Control, Health & Sanitation, Planning & Development, Protective Services, Traffic, Utilities, etc.). Confirmed all primary document URLs below appear on this index.


Answer: Inuvik, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, quiet hours: Residential Area prohibited times per Table A: A=11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Sundays); C=all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays; D=7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; exemptions: Emergency measures for health/safety/welfare of inhabitants or preservation/restoration of property; Council may grant exemptions up to six months; fines: first offence not exceeding $200; second $300; subsequent $500 (s.3(b)/4(a)); other provisions not exceeding $500. Source: Noise Control By-law No. 85-6, verified 2026-06-04.

Noise Control By-law No. 85-6

Summary: Municipality of Norman Wells noise control bylaw (1985), to prohibit and regulate noises likely to disturb or annoy inhabitants. Text-confirmed: Municipality of Norman Wells, NWT, By-law No. 85-6. Long-standing bylaw still in force.

Residential Area prohibited times per Table A: A=11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Sundays); C=all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays; D=7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

first offence not exceeding $200; second $300; subsequent $500 (s.3(b)/4(a)); other provisions not exceeding $500


Answer: In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: $10 each neutered dog; $20 each dog not neutered; $10 each cat; $5 per dog kept under Hobby License; Hobby License $50; Dangerous Dog $100; replacement tag $5; leash rule: Owner shall ensure dog/domestic animal not be at large; dangerous dog off-property must be muzzled and harnessed/leashed on lead not exceeding 1 metre; max animals: more than four dogs requires a Hobby License. Source: Companion Animal Control By-law No. 10-23, verified 2026-06-04.

Companion Animal Control By-law No. 10-23

Summary: Town of Norman Wells bylaw (2010) providing for the control, licensing and protection of companion animals. OCR-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, NWT, Bylaw No. 10-23, cited as the Companion Animal Control By-law.

$10 each neutered dog; $20 each dog not neutered; $10 each cat; $5 per dog kept under Hobby License; Hobby License $50; Dangerous Dog $100; replacement tag $5

Owner shall ensure dog/domestic animal not be at large; dangerous dog off-property must be muzzled and harnessed/leashed on lead not exceeding 1 metre

more than four dogs requires a Hobby License

fine not exceeding $2,000 for an individual; $10,000 for a corporation


Answer: The Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Community Plan By-law No. 21-07; Zoning By-law No. 21-08 (current consolidated), verified 2026-06-04.

Community Plan By-law No. 21-07

Summary: Town of Norman Wells 2021 Community Plan, adopted as By-law #21-07 (current version with NWLC accommodations). Text-confirmed: 2021 Community Plan, Town of Norman Wells, By-law #21-07. Community Plan adopted as a bylaw counts under zoning_land_use.

Zoning By-law No. 21-08 (current consolidated)

Summary: Town of Norman Wells Zoning By-law 21-08 (2021), current consolidated version governing land use districts and zoning regulations. Text-confirmed title page: Town of Norman Wells, Zoning By-law 21-08.


Answer: The Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Snow Clearing By-law No. 15-07, verified 2026-06-04.

Snow Clearing By-law No. 15-07

Summary: Town of Norman Wells bylaw (2015) providing for the removal of snow, ice, dirt and garbage by adjacent property owners/occupiers (repeals By-Law 97-07). Text-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, NWT, By-law No. 15-07.


Answer: In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, standards: No person shall permit land/premises/structure, excavation, surface water, refuse or other matter to be or remain untidy or unsightly; enforcement: Town Manager may declare nuisance/unsightly and require owner to remove litter/waste at owner's expense, build screening, or remedy as directed; if not done, Town may clean up and charge cost to owner. Source: Property Standards By-law No. 24-01, verified 2026-06-04.

Property Standards By-law No. 24-01

Summary: Town of Norman Wells bylaw (2024) establishing and regulating minimum property standards (repeals By-Law 14-16). Text-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, NWT, By-law No. 24-01.

No person shall permit land/premises/structure, excavation, surface water, refuse or other matter to be or remain untidy or unsightly

Town Manager may declare nuisance/unsightly and require owner to remove litter/waste at owner's expense, build screening, or remedy as directed; if not done, Town may clean up and charge cost to owner


Answer: In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, where allowed: Prohibited on school property, parks/playgrounds (except designated areas), designated ski trails, sidewalks, private property without permission; prohibited 1:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. except direct exit/return; helmet or age rules: Operator and passengers must wear CSA/DOT approved helmet when in motion (hunters/trappers and elders exempt); operator's permit requires age 14+; under 14 must be supervised by permitted adult; fines: fine not exceeding $2,000 for an individual; Schedule A fines $100-$500 per offence. Source: All Terrain Vehicle By-law No. 21-03, verified 2026-06-04.

All Terrain Vehicle By-law No. 21-03

Summary: Town of Norman Wells ATV bylaw (2021) to regulate the control, use and operation of all-terrain vehicles. Text-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, By-law No. 21-03, cited as the All-Terrain Vehicles By-Law.

Prohibited on school property, parks/playgrounds (except designated areas), designated ski trails, sidewalks, private property without permission; prohibited 1:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. except direct exit/return

Operator and passengers must wear CSA/DOT approved helmet when in motion (hunters/trappers and elders exempt); operator's permit requires age 14+; under 14 must be supervised by permitted adult

fine not exceeding $2,000 for an individual; Schedule A fines $100-$500 per offence

OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES a.; s. 7(a)(viii)


Answer: In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Metered where approved meter in use (per litre); otherwise by premises type/quantity (Table); rates per litre by customer class (Residential & Non-profit $0.01197, Commercial/Industrial $0.03725, Government $0.04560); monthly access fees. Source: Water and Sewer Services By-law No. 25-10, verified 2026-06-04.

Water and Sewer Services By-law No. 25-10

Summary: Town of Norman Wells bylaw (2025) providing for establishment, operation and maintenance of water and sewer service and levying of service charges (repeals By-Law 25-01). OCR-confirmed: Town of Norman Wells, NWT, By-law No. 25-10, cited as the Water and Sewer Services By-law.

Metered where approved meter in use (per litre); otherwise by premises type/quantity (Table); rates per litre by customer class (Residential & Non-profit $0.01197, Commercial/Industrial $0.03725, Government $0.04560); monthly access fees


Answer: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Town of Norman Wells Bylaws Index

Summary: Official bylaws index page for the Town of Norman Wells listing all bylaws as PDFs. Confirmed all primary document URLs below appear on this index.


Answer: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Paulatuk, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Tsiigehtchic, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, leash rule: No person shall permit a dog to run at large; dog with propensity to attack must be muzzled and leashed when walked; leash means thong controlling animal within a two-meter area; max animals: No person shall have more than 4 dogs tethered outside a residence at any given time unless Council allows otherwise; fines: not less than $25.00 and not more than $200.00 or imprisonment up to 30 days; failure to obey written order $30.00-$50.00. Source: Dog By-law No. 390-20, verified 2026-06-04.

Dog By-law No. 390-20

Summary: Dog bylaw for the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk to regulate the control of animals (cited as the Dog By-law). OCR-confirmed: Municipal Corporation of the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, By-law #390-20. Governs dog licensing, control of loose dogs, and bites.

No person shall permit a dog to run at large; dog with propensity to attack must be muzzled and leashed when walked; leash means thong controlling animal within a two-meter area

No person shall have more than 4 dogs tethered outside a residence at any given time unless Council allows otherwise

not less than $25.00 and not more than $200.00 or imprisonment up to 30 days; failure to obey written order $30.00-$50.00


Answer: The Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Community Plan By-law No. 370-17; Zoning By-law No. 371-17, verified 2026-06-04.

Community Plan By-law No. 370-17

Summary: Community Plan Bylaw for the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, to regulate the use and development of land within the municipality (repeals General Plan Bylaw No. 257/2001). OCR-confirmed: Incorporated Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, Bylaw No. 370; first reading June 2017, second reading Oct 2017, third reading and final passage April 2018. A Community Plan adopted as a bylaw, counts under zoning_land_use.

Zoning By-law No. 371-17

Summary: Comprehensive zoning bylaw for the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, adopted May 12, 2017 (prepared by Dillon Consulting). Regulates land use, development permits, zone designations, setbacks, parking, campgrounds, home-based tourist accommodation and subdivision. Text-confirmed machine-readable.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, billing basis: Per litre by customer category (Residential & Non-Profit $0.0034/litre, Commercial $0.0320/litre); Economic Rate $0.0365/litre; partial service 60% water-only; charges metric units of volume. Source: Water and Sewage By-law No. 313-07, verified 2026-06-04.

Water and Sewage By-law No. 313-07

Summary: Bylaw for the establishment, levy and collection of charges for water and sewage services in the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk (2007). OCR-confirmed: Incorporated Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, By-law #313/07.

Per litre by customer category (Residential & Non-Profit $0.0034/litre, Commercial $0.0320/litre); Economic Rate $0.0365/litre; partial service 60% water-only; charges metric units of volume


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Any residential property shall have one garbage receptacle only.; accepted or banned: garbage means all waste other than food scraps, yard waste. Source: Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw #396-20, verified 2026-06-04.

Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw #396-20

Summary: Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk bylaw governing solid waste and recycling collection, adopted 2020, covering waste management requirements for residents and businesses.

Any residential property shall have one garbage receptacle only.

garbage means all waste other than food scraps, yard waste

separate garbage, yard waste, food scraps, and recyclable materials


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses within Hamlet boundaries except trappers, carvers, home handicraft, domestic servants, unskilled labourers, motor liveries/taxi cabs; fee: Varies by business type and residency per Schedule "One" (e.g., $75 Resident, $750 Non-Resident); renewal: Annual, valid until December 31st following issue. Source: Business Bylaw #383-19, verified 2026-06-04.

Business Bylaw #383-19

Summary: Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk 2019 bylaw establishing business licensing requirements for businesses operating within the hamlet.

All businesses within Hamlet boundaries except trappers, carvers, home handicraft, domestic servants, unskilled labourers, motor liveries/taxi cabs

Varies by business type and residency per Schedule "One" (e.g., $75 Resident, $750 Non-Resident)

Annual, valid until December 31st following issue


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, schedule scope: Charges for specified services and rental of municipal property including garage, transportation, environmental health, recreation, administration, and parking.; notable fees: Garbage Pickup Private Residential $ 30.00/month; Swimming Pool Children's Entry $2.00/session; Fitness Center Membership $30.00/month; Council Chambers $1000.00/day.. Source: Municipal Service Rates Bylaw #412-23, verified 2026-06-04.

Municipal Service Rates Bylaw #412-23

Summary: 2023 bylaw setting out rates for municipal services in Tuktoyaktuk, serving as the hamlet's consolidated schedule of service fees and charges.

Charges for specified services and rental of municipal property including garage, transportation, environmental health, recreation, administration, and parking.

Garbage Pickup Private Residential $ 30.00/month; Swimming Pool Children's Entry $2.00/session; Fitness Center Membership $30.00/month; Council Chambers $1000.00/day.


Answer: Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws Index — Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk

Summary: Official bylaws listing page for the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. Lists 9 bylaws with PDF download links. Most PDFs are scanned (JBIG2) images; Zoning Bylaw 371-17 is text-based. Confirmed all primary URLs below appear on this index.


Answer: Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tulita, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; licence fee: No charge for licensing; dog tags provided free by Bylaw Officer or Hamlet Office; leash rule: No person shall permit a dog to run at large; leash means restraining device not to exceed two meters; dog with propensity to attack must be muzzled and on secure leash; max animals: No person shall have more than two dogs tethered outside a residence at any given time unless Council allows otherwise. Source: Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-23, verified 2026-06-04.

Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-23

Summary: Bylaw of the Municipal Corporation of the Hamlet of Tulita, NWT, to regulate the control of dogs under the Hamlets Act. OCR-confirmed: Incorporated Hamlet of Tulita, Bylaw No. 270-23.

No charge for licensing; dog tags provided free by Bylaw Officer or Hamlet Office

No person shall permit a dog to run at large; leash means restraining device not to exceed two meters; dog with propensity to attack must be muzzled and on secure leash

No person shall have more than two dogs tethered outside a residence at any given time unless Council allows otherwise

Pound fees: no charge first 12 hrs then $20/24 hrs first occasion; $100 second occasion; $200 third and subsequent

PROHIBITIONS 3(a); s. 2(j); GENERAL PROVISIONS (b)

Schedule "C" Seized Animals and Boarding Fees


Answer: The Hamlet of Tulita, Northwest Territories has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Amendment to Community Plan Bylaw No. 270-22; Community Plan Bylaw No. 263-19; Zoning Bylaw No. 264-19, verified 2026-06-04.

Amendment to Community Plan Bylaw No. 270-22

Summary: Bylaw of the Hamlet of Tulita, NWT, to amend the Community Plan Bylaw (references Community Plan Bylaw 124-97). OCR-confirmed: Hamlet of Tulita, Bylaw #270-22. Scanned 4-page PDF.

Community Plan Bylaw No. 263-19

Summary: Community Plan Bylaw for the Incorporated Hamlet of Tulita, adopting a Community Plan under the Community Planning and Development Act. OCR-confirmed: Hamlet of Tulita, NWT, Bylaw Number 263-19. Companion to Zoning Bylaw 264-19. Community Plan adopted as a bylaw, counts under zoning_land_use.

Zoning Bylaw No. 264-19

Summary: Zoning bylaw for the Hamlet of Tulita regulating land use, permitted uses and development controls (80 pp). OCR-confirmed title page: Tulita, Zoning Bylaw #264-19.


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tulita, Northwest Territories, where allowed: Prohibited in Schedule A areas (private property w/o authorization, driveways, school zone, playgrounds, graveyards, airport zone, commercial zone, sidewalks, arbor, outdoor ice rink); prohibited 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. except hunting/trapping/fishing/camping/work/residence/emergency; helmet or age rules: No person shall operate or ride as passenger on a Highway unless wearing a Helmet securely fastened by chinstrap (CSA standard); fines: fine not less than established and not exceeding $2,000, or imprisonment up to six months; Schedule B ticket fines $75-$300. Source: All Terrain Vehicle Bylaw No. 274-23, verified 2026-06-04.

All Terrain Vehicle Bylaw No. 274-23

Summary: Bylaw of the Hamlet of Tulita, NWT, for the control, use and operation of All-Terrain Vehicles on highways within the Hamlet. OCR-confirmed: Hamlet of Tulita, By-Law No. 274-23.

Prohibited in Schedule A areas (private property w/o authorization, driveways, school zone, playgrounds, graveyards, airport zone, commercial zone, sidewalks, arbor, outdoor ice rink); prohibited 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. except hunting/trapping/fishing/camping/work/residence/emergency

No person shall operate or ride as passenger on a Highway unless wearing a Helmet securely fastened by chinstrap (CSA standard)

fine not less than established and not exceeding $2,000, or imprisonment up to six months; Schedule B ticket fines $75-$300


Answer: In the Hamlet of Tulita, Northwest Territories, billing basis: Per litre by customer category (Residential & Non-Profit $0.0118/litre, Commercial $0.0539/litre); Economic Rate $0.0539/litre; partial service 60% water-only, 40% sewage-only; quantities in litres. Source: Community Water and Sewage Service By-Law No. 243-16, verified 2026-06-04.

Community Water and Sewage Service By-Law No. 243-16

Summary: Hamlet of Tulita Community Water and Sewage Service By-Law setting charges for water supply and use of the sewage system (rates schedule). OCR-confirmed: Hamlet of Tulita, By-law #243-16. URL serves the PDF directly despite the page-style path.

Per litre by customer category (Residential & Non-Profit $0.0118/litre, Commercial $0.0539/litre); Economic Rate $0.0539/litre; partial service 60% water-only, 40% sewage-only; quantities in litres


Answer: Tulita, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

Bylaws Index — Hamlet of Tulita

Summary: Index page listing all Hamlet of Tulita bylaws with PDF download links. Confirmed accessible; all primary URLs below resolve from this index. Most PDFs are scanned images.

Disposal Bylaw No. 278-23

Summary: Bylaw of the Hamlet of Tulita, NWT, to DISPOSE OF REAL PROPERTY in fee simple title under s.57 of the Hamlets Act (land disposal — NOT garbage/solid-waste). OCR-confirmed: Hamlet of Tulita, Bylaw No. 278-23, headed 'Appendix C - Disposal Bylaw (Sale)'. Not in any target category; demoted to non-primary.


Answer: Tulita, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Wekweètì, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Whatì, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Noise By-law No. 3537, verified 2026-06-04.

Noise By-law No. 3537

Summary: City of Yellowknife Noise By-law (circa 1991), prohibiting noise that disturbs quiet/peace/rest, with overnight restrictions. Bylaw No. 3537 confirmed via City bylaws database (search-snippet verified); described elsewhere as 'antiquated'.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Dog By-law No. 4755, verified 2026-06-04.

Dog By-law No. 4755

Summary: City of Yellowknife Dog By-law requiring annual licensing of dogs over six months; sets leash, impoundment and owner-responsibility rules. Confirmed via official City source: Dog By-law No. 4755, adopted October 28, 2013. Enforced by Municipal Enforcement Division.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Emergency Response and Fire Protection Services By-law No. 4502, verified 2026-06-04.

Emergency Response and Fire Protection Services By-law No. 4502

Summary: City of Yellowknife By-law No. 4502 prohibits open burning within City limits without an approved fire pit or burning permit, and requires a permit to discharge fireworks. Search-snippet confirmed; GUID matches City bylaws database entry '4502 - Emergency Response and Fire Protection Services By-law'.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law No. 5045, verified 2026-06-04.

Zoning By-law No. 5045

Summary: City of Yellowknife Zoning By-law No. 5045, adopted March 14, 2022, implementing the 2020 Community Plan; regulates location, size and use of buildings in all zones. Consolidated version published (last updated Mar 25, 2024). Confirmed via official City source.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Parking By-law No. 5053, verified 2026-06-04.

Parking By-law No. 5053

Summary: City of Yellowknife Parking By-law No. 5053 regulating parking on municipal highways, parking meters, loading zones and tire-chalking. Confirmed via official City source. (Sidewalk snow/ice clearing obligations sit under separate Highway Traffic By-law No. 5055.)


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Unsightly Lands By-law No. 3979, verified 2026-06-04.

Unsightly Lands By-law No. 3979

Summary: City of Yellowknife Unsightly Lands By-law No. 3979, governing unsightly or dangerous premises conditions. Confirmed via City bylaws database. Enforced by Municipal Enforcement Division.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 2 adopted bylaws on file: All-Terrain Vehicles By-law No. 3054; Snowmobile By-law No. 3722, verified 2026-06-04.

All-Terrain Vehicles By-law No. 3054

Summary: City of Yellowknife All-Terrain Vehicles By-law No. 3054, prohibiting ATV operation on sidewalks and regulating ATV use on municipal roads. Confirmed via City bylaws database (search-snippet verified).

Snowmobile By-law No. 3722

Summary: City of Yellowknife Snowmobile By-law No. 3722, controlling snowmobile operation on highways and other areas; prohibits operation on sidewalks and without due care. Search-snippet confirmed via City bylaws database.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water and Sewer Services By-law No. 4663, verified 2026-06-04.

Summary: City of Yellowknife Water and Sewer Services By-law No. 4663 providing for establishment, operation, maintenance and alteration of the water supply and sewage system. Confirmed via City bylaws database; alternate PDF at /en/living-here/resources/By-law_No._4663.pdf.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Solid Waste Management By-law No. 4376, verified 2026-06-04.

Solid Waste Management By-law No. 4376

Summary: Repeals previous Garbage By-law and Solid Waste Levy By-law; governs household and commercial waste collection, container standards, special waste, recycling, and disposal within the City of Yellowknife.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence By-law No. 3451, verified 2026-06-04.

Business Licence By-law No. 3451

Summary: Requires all persons operating a business in Yellowknife to obtain a business licence; classifies businesses (commercial, home occupation, food vendors, etc.); sets licence display, renewal, and compliance requirements. Last amended March 14, 2022.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, verified 2026-06-04.

Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436

Summary: Consolidated schedule of all fees and charges payable for City of Yellowknife programs and services across departments including garbage, recreation, permits, and licences. Frequently amended.


Answer: The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: 2025 Municipal Tax Levy By-law No. 5108, verified 2026-06-04.

2025 Municipal Tax Levy By-law No. 5108

Summary: Sets 2025 property tax mill rates for Yellowknife: residential 6.99, multi-residential 7.62, commercial/industrial 14.85, mining 18.50, high-density parking 8.63, agricultural 6.80 mills. Levies $40.5M to meet 2025 budget.


Answer: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-04.

By-laws Index — City of Yellowknife

Summary: Official searchable bylaws database for the City of Yellowknife (~1,080 bylaws). JS/AJAX-driven index; individual bylaws live at /bylaws/Bylaw/Details/<guid>. Confirmed live (HTTP 200).

Tourist Accommodation Tax By-law No. 5099

Summary: City of Yellowknife By-law No. 5099 (passed 2024, in effect April 1, 2025) imposes a 4% Tourist Accommodation Tax on the purchase price of tourist accommodation, including short-term rentals. This is an ACCOMMODATION TAX, not a short-term-rental regulation. Demoted: per scope, accommodation taxes are 'other', never short_term_rental.


Answer: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.