Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, licence required: True; who must license: Owners, operators, and entertainers at adult entertainment parlours; renewal: Owner's licence expires December 31 of year of issuance; Operator's and Entertainer's licences expire one year from date of issue. Source: Business Licensing By-law No. 2018-76, verified 2026-06-09.

Business Licensing By-law No. 2018-76

Summary: Licenses, regulates, and inspects adult entertainment parlours, owners, operators, and entertainers in Niagara Region.

Owners, operators, and entertainers at adult entertainment parlours

Owner's licence expires December 31 of year of issuance; Operator's and Entertainer's licences expire one year from date of issue


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Woodland Conservation By-law No. 2020-79, verified 2026-06-09.

Woodland Conservation By-law No. 2020-79

Summary: Prohibits or regulates harvesting, destruction, or injuring of trees in woodlands; mapped to other because woodland conservation is outside the target enum categories.

By-laws Passed by your Area Municipality

Summary: Official regional page states noise control, animal control, and property standards by-law requests should be referred to Niagara's area municipalities.

Niagara Region By-law Index

Summary: Official Niagara Region index of commonly requested regional by-laws with direct links to adopted by-law documents.

Niagara Region By-laws

Summary: Official Niagara Region by-laws landing page linking most requested regional by-laws, municipal by-law information, retail holidays, and tree/forest conservation material.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Asset Management Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Asset Management Plan

Summary: Regional asset management plan page for infrastructure lifecycle, capital planning, service levels, and financial sustainability.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Accessibility; Strategic Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility

Summary: Official accessibility page for regional accessibility planning, standards, and advisory committee resources.

Strategic Plan

Summary: Niagara Region strategic plan page describing corporate priorities and regional objectives.

Plans, Studies and Reports

Summary: Official Niagara Region index for adopted plans, studies, and reports.


Answer: Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall Park a Vehicle on a Highway between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.. Source: Traffic By-law Number 15-2013, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law Number 15-2013

Summary: Reconsolidates and regulates traffic, parking, stopping, loading, turning, speeds, and related controls on roads under Regional Municipality of Peel jurisdiction.

No person shall Park a Vehicle on a Highway between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, billing basis: metered; billing basis: metered; flat rate for non-metered customers. Source: Drinking Water By-law Number 6-2017; Wastewater By-law Number 53-2010, verified 2026-06-09.

Drinking Water By-law Number 6-2017

Summary: Regulates Peel's municipal drinking water system, including connections, restricted uses, hydrants, water meters, billing, enforcement, and offences.

Wastewater By-law Number 53-2010

Summary: Regulates discharge into Peel sanitary and storm sewage systems and establishes sewer rates, charges, approvals, enforcement, and prohibited discharges.

metered; flat rate for non-metered customers


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waste Collection By-law Number 35-2015, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Collection By-law Number 35-2015

Summary: Regulates collection of waste and use of the Region of Peel waste management system; mapped to other because waste collection is outside the brief enum.

Peel Region By-laws

Summary: Official Peel Region by-law index listing most requested regional by-laws, including traffic, drinking water, waste collection, wastewater, backflow prevention, and fees by-laws.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Framework for the Peel Region Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program, verified 2026-06-10.

Framework for the Peel Region Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program

Summary: Official Peel Region page; the framework was approved by Peel Region Council on June 26, 2025 (Resolution 2025-495) and amended July 10, 2025 (Resolution 2025-583).


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Peel Region 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan; Regional Municipality of Peel Official Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Peel Region 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Summary: Official Region of Peel ECDM plan in compliance with O. Reg. 25/23; the document's approval page is signed by the Director, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management, dated 2024-05-27.

Regional Municipality of Peel Official Plan

Summary: Official Region of Peel page; Regional Council adopted the Region of Peel Official Plan on April 28, 2022 and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved it with 44 modifications on November 4, 2022.


Answer: Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park a vehicle on any highway between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; fines: not less than $300 and not more than $5,000 (accessible parking violations only); general offences liable to a fine as provided in the Provincial Offences Act. Source: Traffic and Parking By-law Number 16-023, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic and Parking By-law Number 16-023

Summary: Regulates parking, vehicle flow, traffic controls, and speed limits on Regional roads in Waterloo Region.

No person shall park a vehicle on any highway between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

not less than $300 and not more than $5,000 (accessible parking violations only); general offences liable to a fine as provided in the Provincial Offences Act


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Use By-law Number 21-036, verified 2026-06-09.

Sewer Use By-law Number 21-036

Summary: Governs and regulates discharge of water and wastewater into sanitary and storm systems in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

s. 3(16): "sewer fee...shall be based on the Sewer Rate multiplied by the amount of water consumed"

Water Conservation By-law Number 07-069

Summary: Regulates outdoor municipal water use in Waterloo Region, including seasonal lawn watering restrictions and permits.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waste Management By-law Number 26-009, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Management By-law Number 26-009

Summary: Official Region page states By-law 26-009 regulates waste collection and regional landfill operations; mapped to other because waste collection is outside the brief enum.

Frequently Requested By-laws

Summary: Official Region of Waterloo page listing requested regional by-laws including sewer use, traffic and parking, signs, retail holidays, and waste collection.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Purchasing By-law 16-032 as amended by Purchasing By-law 22-034, verified 2026-06-09.

Purchasing By-law 16-032 as amended by Purchasing By-law 22-034

Summary: Official bids and tenders page says the Region is governed by its Purchasing By-law, which dictates processes for spending public funds, and notes all amendments require Regional Council approval.


Answer: Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario has no grants & community funding policy on record as of 2026-06-09.

Grants

Summary: Official grants page lists regional funding and grant opportunities, including Arts Fund, Community Environmental Fund, cultural incentives, and Upstream Fund.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Waterloo Region Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework; Waterloo Region's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2026-2030, verified 2026-06-09.

Waterloo Region Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework

Summary: Official page states the Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework was approved by Regional Council on January 26, 2022.

Summary: Official page states Regional Council approved Waterloo Region's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2026-2030 on March 25, 2026.


Answer: Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of York, Ontario, schedule scope: Residential and non-residential development charges in The Regional Municipality of York for water, wastewater, roads, transit, police, and other regional services; effective date: May 21, 2026; schedule scope: Residential development charges for GO Transit Service across The Regional Municipality of York; notable fees: GO Transit: Single/Semi-Detached $267; Multiple Unit Dwelling $210; Apartments 2+ bedroom $154; Apartments <2 bedroom $98. Source: Development Charges Bylaw No. 2026-20; Development Charges for GO Transit Service Bylaw No. DC-0004-2001-097; Development Charges in Nobleton Bylaw No. 2026-21, verified 2026-06-10.

Development Charges Bylaw No. 2026-20

Summary: York Region by-law imposing development charges against land to pay for growth-related capital costs across regional services.

Residential and non-residential development charges in The Regional Municipality of York for water, wastewater, roads, transit, police, and other regional services

Development Charges for GO Transit Service Bylaw No. DC-0004-2001-097

Summary: York Region by-law imposing development charges to fund growth-related GO Transit capital costs (continued via O. Reg. 528/06).

Residential development charges for GO Transit Service across The Regional Municipality of York

GO Transit: Single/Semi-Detached $267; Multiple Unit Dwelling $210; Apartments 2+ bedroom $154; Apartments <2 bedroom $98

Schedule "B" — "Residential Development Charges by Service"

s. 7.1 — "This by-law shall come into force on the 8th day of November, 2001"

Development Charges in Nobleton Bylaw No. 2026-21

Summary: York Region by-law imposing wastewater works development charges against land in the Village of Nobleton, Township of King.

Wastewater works development charges for residential and non-residential lands in the Village of Nobleton, Township of King


Answer: Regional Municipality of York, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

York Region Bylaws

Summary: Official York Region by-laws listing/source page.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of York, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2027; York Region Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021-2031, verified 2026-06-10.

Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2027

Summary: Regional Municipality of York's 2024-2027 Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, a blueprint for community collaboration and integration of child care services. No exact adoption date stated on source page.

York Region Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021-2031

Summary: Regional Municipality of York Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021-2031, a long-term plan for staffing, fleet and station resources. Approved by York Regional Council June 30, 2022.

York Region Plans, Reports and Strategies

Summary: Regional Municipality of York index of plans, reports and strategies.


Answer: Regional Municipality of York, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Renfrew, Ontario, quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 daily; exemptions: Emergency measures, Council-authorized events, places of worship, industrial/commercial normal noise, Corporation maintenance services. Source: Consolidated Noise By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Consolidated Noise By-law

Summary: Regulates and prohibits noise in Renfrew, including exemptions, council-granted noise exemptions, enforcement, and repeal provisions.

Emergency measures, Council-authorized events, places of worship, industrial/commercial normal noise, Corporation maintenance services

noise arising between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day from excavation or construction work


Answer: In the Town of Renfrew, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $10.00/animal (Jan 1–Mar 31, up to 4 per household); $12.00/animal (Apr 1–Dec 31, up to 4 per household); $15.00/animal (Jan 1–Mar 31, excess of 4); $18.00/animal (Apr 1–Dec 31, excess of 4); $0 for Service Dogs; leash rule: Dog must be on leash (max 2 m) and under effective physical control whenever off owner's property.; max animals: No more than 4 animals per household. Source: Dog By-law Number 17-2000; Prohibited Animals By-law Number 26-2016, verified 2026-06-09.

Dog By-law Number 17-2000

Summary: Regulates dog licensing, restraint, animals at large, impoundment, quarantine, dangerous dogs, nuisance barking, and related animal-control enforcement.

$10.00/animal (Jan 1–Mar 31, up to 4 per household); $12.00/animal (Apr 1–Dec 31, up to 4 per household); $15.00/animal (Jan 1–Mar 31, excess of 4); $18.00/animal (Apr 1–Dec 31, excess of 4); $0 for Service Dogs

Dog must be on leash (max 2 m) and under effective physical control whenever off owner's property.

$55–$155 (set fines under Provincial Offences Act, Schedule "A")

s. 4(a): "No person shall own, keep, or harbour any mature dog...unless such dog is licenced"

s. 4(e): "effective control of the animal by means of a leash, while not on the property of the owner"

s. 4(i): "no more than four (4) animals kept or harboured at any one household" (B/L 48-2010)

Schedule "A" — Set Fines for Use under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act

Prohibited Animals By-law Number 26-2016

Summary: Regulates the keeping, impoundment, removal, and destruction of prohibited or restricted animals in the Town of Renfrew.


Answer: The Town of Renfrew, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law Number 46-2010, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law Number 46-2010

Summary: Comprehensive zoning by-law regulating land use, zones, definitions, permitted uses, development standards, parking, and related planning controls in Renfrew.


Answer: In the Town of Renfrew, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking on any highway or in a municipal parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 in any year to March 31 of the following year, both dates inclusive.; fines: Voluntary payment $20.00–$250.00 (payable within 7 days); Set Fine $30.00–$300.00. Source: Parking By-law Number 29-2012, verified 2026-06-09.

Parking By-law Number 29-2012

Summary: Regulates parking and stopping in Renfrew, including no-parking areas, restricted parking, municipal lots, winter parking restrictions, fire routes, permits, and penalties.

No parking on any highway or in a municipal parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 in any year to March 31 of the following year, both dates inclusive.

Voluntary payment $20.00–$250.00 (payable within 7 days); Set Fine $30.00–$300.00


Answer: In the Town of Renfrew, Ontario, standards: Yards must be kept free of debris, long grass, noxious weeds, dead/decayed trees, dilapidated structures, abandoned vehicles, old furniture/appliances, and materials creating nuisance or unsightly conditions.; enforcement: Officer issues Order to Comply; if owner fails, Town may repair or demolish at owner's cost; amount added as lien to property tax roll, collected as municipal real property taxes.. Source: Property Standards By-law Number 20-2016, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law Number 20-2016

Summary: Prescribes standards for property maintenance and occupancy, including buildings, yards, parking areas, sewage and waste discharge, orders, appeals, and enforcement.

Yards must be kept free of debris, long grass, noxious weeds, dead/decayed trees, dilapidated structures, abandoned vehicles, old furniture/appliances, and materials creating nuisance or unsightly conditions.

Officer issues Order to Comply; if owner fails, Town may repair or demolish at owner's cost; amount added as lien to property tax roll, collected as municipal real property taxes.


Answer: Renfrew, Ontario has no water & sewer bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Town of Renfrew Sewer Use By-law Reference

Summary: The official property standards text references a Town sewer use by-law regulating waste discharges to municipal sewers and sewage works; direct standalone text was not found.


Answer: Renfrew, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

By-Law Enforcement

Summary: Official Town of Renfrew by-law enforcement page identifying animal control, parking, property standards, and general by-law enforcement.


Answer: The Town of Renfrew, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan

Summary: Official Community Improvement Plan page links the Town of Renfrew CIP and describes eligibility and financial incentive programs for business growth and development.


Answer: The Town of Renfrew, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Arts, Culture and Heritage Master Plan; Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Master Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Master Plan

Summary: Official Renfrew master plans page identifies this as one of two transformative master plans introduced in 2024.

Summary: Official master plans page identifies the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Master Plan and links to the final plan PDFs in two parts.


Answer: Renfrew, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: Renfrew County, Ontario has no zoning & land use bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Planning and Land Use

Summary: Official County page states every local municipality in the County has its own zoning by-law, while the County handles planning approvals and official plan matters.


Answer: In the County of Renfrew County, Ontario, where allowed: Permitted on all County of Renfrew highways except those listed on Schedule "A"; prohibited segments listed in Schedule "I".. Source: Off-Road Vehicles By-law 7-21, verified 2026-06-09.

Off-Road Vehicles By-law 7-21

Summary: Regulates operation of off-road vehicles on County of Renfrew roads, including permitted highways, exclusions, operating requirements, and enforcement.

Permitted on all County of Renfrew highways except those listed on Schedule "A"; prohibited segments listed in Schedule "I".

"Operation of Off-Road Vehicles shall be permitted on all Highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Renfrew with the exceptions of those Highways or parts of such Highways listed on Schedule \"A\""

Trail Permit By-law 139-24 Reference

Summary: Official County trails page states By-law 139-24 requires permits for ATV and off-road vehicles on the K&P Recreational Trail and Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail.


Answer: Renfrew County, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

By-laws

Summary: Official County of Renfrew by-law page; requests for specific by-laws are directed to the County office.

Garbage and Recycling

Summary: Official County page states curbside garbage and recycling pickup is the responsibility of local municipalities, not the County.


Answer: Renfrew County, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

County of Renfrew Policies

Summary: Official index of County of Renfrew corporate and public works policies (GA, PW series).


Answer: Renfrew County, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.

County seeks guardrails on use of AI (North Renfrew Times)

Summary: Coverage of a County of Renfrew senior-staff workshop (early 2026) to begin discussing AI implications, identifying opportunities and risks. Framed as exploratory discussion; no policy adopted or drafted yet, but the County is moving toward developing guardrails.


Answer: In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (amplified sound); 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. weekends (domestic tools/lawn equipment); construction hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday, not Sundays or statutory holidays; exemptions: Emergency vehicles, Corporation operations, provincial/utility projects, farming, film permits, fireworks permits, goods delivery to retail/restaurants/hotels; fines: $1,000–$50,000 first conviction; $2,000–$100,000 subsequent conviction. Source: Municipal Code Chapter 1055 - Noise By-law No. 43-20, as amended, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 1055 - Noise By-law No. 43-20, as amended

Summary: By-law to prohibit and regulate certain types of noise within the City of Richmond Hill.

10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (amplified sound); 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. weekends (domestic tools/lawn equipment)

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday, not Sundays or statutory holidays

Emergency vehicles, Corporation operations, provincial/utility projects, farming, film permits, fireworks permits, goods delivery to retail/restaurants/hotels

$1,000–$50,000 first conviction; $2,000–$100,000 subsequent conviction

s. 2.4 — 'From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next day, or All day Sunday and statutory holidays'


Answer: In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: A dog is at large if not on a leash providing effective care and control when off the owner's property or outside a building/dwelling unit; max animals: Max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; combined maximum of 7 permitted animals per dwelling unit (excluding Article 11 pigeons and permitted fish). Source: Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law No. 22-25, verified 2026-06-10.

Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law No. 22-25

Summary: By-law to promote responsible pet ownership and regulate animal control within the City of Richmond Hill.

A dog is at large if not on a leash providing effective care and control when off the owner's property or outside a building/dwelling unit

Max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; combined maximum of 7 permitted animals per dwelling unit (excluding Article 11 pigeons and permitted fish)

"Every Owner of a Dog who resides in the City of Richmond Hill shall obtain an annual licence"

"it is not on a leash which provides effective Care and Control when not on"

"more than three (3) Dogs"; "more than a combination of seven (7) permitted Animals"


Answer: In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park on a highway between the hours of 1 am and 7 am from December 1 to March 31; no person shall park on a highway during any winter event; no person shall park on a highway so as to interfere with winter operations.. Source: Municipal Code Chapter 1116 - Parking Regulation By-law No. 402-89, as amended, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 1116 - Parking Regulation By-law No. 402-89, as amended

Summary: Consolidated municipal code chapter regulating on-street and off-street parking (originating By-law 402-89, 1989, as amended through 2025).

No person shall park on a highway between the hours of 1 am and 7 am from December 1 to March 31; no person shall park on a highway during any winter event; no person shall park on a highway so as to interfere with winter operations.

s. 1116.3.7: "on a highway between the hours of 1 am and 7 am from December 1 to March 31"


Answer: In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, standards: No owner shall fail to maintain property in conformity with the Standards; all yards must be kept free of dead or hazardous trees; outdoor waste/refuse must be screened from view.; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues an Order to repair or clear; if not complied with, the Corporation may carry out the work at the owner's expense, with a lien on the land added to the tax roll.. Source: Municipal Code Chapter 1010 - Property Standards By-law No. 62-24, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 1010 - Property Standards By-law No. 62-24

Summary: By-law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Richmond Hill.

No owner shall fail to maintain property in conformity with the Standards; all yards must be kept free of dead or hazardous trees; outdoor waste/refuse must be screened from view.

Enforcement Officer issues an Order to repair or clear; if not complied with, the Corporation may carry out the work at the owner's expense, with a lien on the land added to the tax roll.

"No Owner shall fail to maintain their Property in conformity with the Standards."; "All Yards shall be kept free of any Dead, or Hazardous Trees."

"carry out the Repair or
clearance at the Owner's expense"; "The Corporation shall have a lien on the land for the amount spent on the Repair"


Answer: In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, sale or use restricted: possession, discharge, and sale of fireworks are restricted; prohibited fireworks may not be possessed, discharged, or sold; discharge requires a permit; sale requires a vendor permit; permit available: yes; discharge permits and vendor permits issued by the Permit Officer. Source: Municipal Code Chapter 1041 - Fireworks By-law No. 77-10, as amended, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 1041 - Fireworks By-law No. 77-10, as amended

Summary: Consolidated municipal code chapter regulating the sale and discharge of fireworks in Richmond Hill (originating By-law 77-10, 12 July 2010, as amended).

possession, discharge, and sale of fireworks are restricted; prohibited fireworks may not be possessed, discharged, or sold; discharge requires a permit; sale requires a vendor permit

yes; discharge permits and vendor permits issued by the Permit Officer


Answer: The City of Richmond Hill, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Municipal Code Chapter 740 - Sign By-law No. 52-09, as amended; Municipal Code Chapter 967 - Site Alteration By-law No. 47-25; Municipal Code Chapter 973 - Fence (Height) By-law No. 140-90, as amended, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 740 - Sign By-law No. 52-09, as amended

Summary: Consolidated municipal code chapter regulating signs and signage in Richmond Hill (originating By-law 52-09, as amended through 2026).

Municipal Code Chapter 967 - Site Alteration By-law No. 47-25

Summary: By-law to regulate site alterations, dumping/placing of fill and grade alteration within Richmond Hill (repeals By-law 166-07).

Municipal Code Chapter 973 - Fence (Height) By-law No. 140-90, as amended

Summary: Consolidated municipal code chapter regulating fence height and description (originating By-law 140-90, 1990, as amended).

By-laws - City of Richmond Hill

Summary: Official Richmond Hill by-laws listing/source page.


Answer: The City of Richmond Hill, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Office Development and Village Revitalization Community Improvement Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Office Development and Village Revitalization Community Improvement Plan

Summary: Richmond Hill Community Improvement Plan adopted Feb 26, 2018 (amended Feb 22, 2023) offering grants for office development and village revitalization.


Answer: The City of Richmond Hill, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: 2025 Asset Management Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

2025 Asset Management Plan

Summary: Council-approved 2025 Asset Management Plan covering ~$13.8B in assets, compliant with O.Reg 588/17.


Answer: Richmond Hill, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.

Richmond Hill Embraces Innovation to Modernize Government Operations (ROVER AI pothole detection)

Summary: City news release on ROVER, an AI system (Visual Defence Inc.) that detects/analyzes potholes via windshield cameras. A deployment/pilot, not a governing AI-use policy.


Answer: In the Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Municipality, Fire Chief or his/her designates; allowed conditions: Campfire or Cooking Fire permitted without activated permit; domestic barbecues and TSSA-compliant outdoor appliances exempt; no burn ban in place.; fines: $100.00 to $500.00. Source: Open Air Burning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law

Summary: Official Rideau Lakes burn-permit portal provides the township open-air burning by-law text regulating permits, setting fires, precautions, and penalties.

Municipality, Fire Chief or his/her designates

Campfire or Cooking Fire permitted without activated permit; domestic barbecues and TSSA-compliant outdoor appliances exempt; no burn ban in place.


Answer: The Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 2023-50, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 2023-50

Summary: Comprehensive zoning by-law regulating land use, buildings, structures, zones, parking, trailers, and development standards in Rideau Lakes.


Answer: The Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-Law 2015-53: Policy for Off-Road Vehicles on Township Roads, verified 2026-06-09.

By-Law 2015-53: Policy for Off-Road Vehicles on Township Roads

Summary: Official roads and drainage page lists the township off-road vehicle policy by-law for use of off-road vehicles on township roads.


Answer: The Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Purchase of Goods and Services (Procurement) Policy (By-Law 2014-03), verified 2026-06-10.

Purchase of Goods and Services (Procurement) Policy (By-Law 2014-03)

Summary: Procurement policy statement adopted by By-Law 2014-03, consolidated as of May 6, 2024.


Answer: The Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Private Road Grant Policy (By-Law 2018-56), verified 2026-06-10.

Private Road Grant Policy (By-Law 2018-56)

Summary: Policy establishing criteria for Private Road Grants, adopted by By-Law 2018-56 (Nov 26, 2018), 2021 office consolidation.


Answer: The Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Council Correspondence Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Council Correspondence Policy

Summary: Policy governing handling of correspondence to Council, adopted by By-Law 2024-21 on March 4, 2024.


Answer: Rideau Lakes, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

By-Laws & Policies

Summary: Official Rideau Lakes by-laws and policies index page.


Answer: Rideau Lakes, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The Township of Russell, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sign By-Law No. 2016-052, as amended, verified 2026-06-10.

Sign By-Law No. 2016-052, as amended

Summary: Township of Russell by-law governing the location, size, number, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all signs and advertising devices (By-law 2016-052, office consolidation to 2026 including amendment 2023-058).

By-Laws and Policies

Summary: Official Township of Russell by-laws and policies listing/source page.


Answer: The Township of Russell, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Client Service and Complaints Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Client Service and Complaints Policy

Summary: Policy setting external client service standards and formal complaint handling for the Township of Russell.


Answer: The Township of Russell, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: 2025 Asset Management Plan; Strategic Asset Management Policy (By-Law 2024-103), verified 2026-06-10.

2025 Asset Management Plan

Summary: Township of Russell 2025 Asset Management Plan required under O.Reg 588/17.

Strategic Asset Management Policy (By-Law 2024-103)

Summary: Strategic Asset Management Policy adopted by By-Law 2024-103 (scanned document, Dec 2024).


Answer: The Township of Russell, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy

Summary: Policy on accessible customer service for persons with disabilities (Schedule A to By-law 2016-076), effective Jan 1 2010, revised June 20 2016.


Answer: Russell, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of Ryerson, Ontario, schedule scope: 2026 taxation rates for all property classes in the Township of Ryerson, including municipal and education portions; notable fees: Residential/Farm total 0.01490256; Commercial Occupied total 0.02163134; Industrial Occupied total 0.02582728; penalty 1.25%/month for non-payment; effective date: 2026-04-14. Source: By-Law 19-26 - Ryerson Tax Rates Bylaw (2026), verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 19-26 - Ryerson Tax Rates Bylaw (2026)

Summary: Adopted by-law setting and levying the rates of taxation in the Township of Ryerson for 2026. Read first, second and third time and finally passed in open Council on April 14, 2026.

2026 taxation rates for all property classes in the Township of Ryerson, including municipal and education portions

Residential/Farm total 0.01490256; Commercial Occupied total 0.02163134; Industrial Occupied total 0.02582728; penalty 1.25%/month for non-payment

"A By-Law to Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation in the Township of Ryerson for the year 2026"

tax rate table listing class, municipal, education, and total rates

"finally passed in open Council this 14th day of April, 2026" / "This By-Law shall come into force and take effect immediately following third reading"


Answer: Ryerson, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

Township of Ryerson By-laws

Summary: Official Township of Ryerson bylaws listing page.


Answer: Ryerson, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; exemptions: Emergency vehicles, municipal services vehicles, agricultural activities, religious activities, permitted events.. Source: Noise Bylaw 2021-09, verified 2026-06-10.

Noise Bylaw 2021-09

Summary: Adopted bylaw to regulate and prohibit noise in the Township. Read a third and final time and passed in open Council on January 27, 2021. (Scanned PDF read via OCR.)

Emergency vehicles, municipal services vehicles, agricultural activities, religious activities, permitted events.

Schedule A, items 7 and 9: "Prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m."


Answer: The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2020-41, verified 2026-06-10.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2020-41

Summary: Adopted comprehensive zoning by-law affecting all lands within the Township (prepared October 2020). Exact passing date not shown on opening pages, so adopted_date left null.


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking on any highway between two o'clock and eight o'clock in the morning, from November 1 to last day of March, except emergency/health care vehicles.. Source: Parking Bylaw 2009-40, verified 2026-06-10.

Parking Bylaw 2009-40

Summary: Adopted bylaw to prohibit or regulate parking within the Township, including winter on-street parking restrictions (Nov-Mar). Passed in open Council on November 10, 2009.

No parking on any highway between two o'clock and eight o'clock in the morning, from November 1 to last day of March, except emergency/health care vehicles.

"between the hours of two (2) o'clock in the"; "during the period from the first day of November in one year until the last day of March"


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, standards: Exterior areas must be free of rubbish, debris, noxious weeds, overgrown vegetation, dead trees, unlicensed/wrecked vehicles, unsightly machinery, and dilapidated or collapsed structures.; enforcement: Officer issues a remediation order; if not complied with, Municipality may cause the work to be done; cost plus 10% administrative fee recoverable by invoice or added to tax roll as priority lien.. Source: Property Standards Bylaw 2024-54, verified 2026-06-10.

Property Standards Bylaw 2024-54

Summary: Adopted bylaw prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Township. Passed in open Council on October 9, 2024. (Scanned PDF read via OCR.)

Exterior areas must be free of rubbish, debris, noxious weeds, overgrown vegetation, dead trees, unlicensed/wrecked vehicles, unsightly machinery, and dilapidated or collapsed structures.

Officer issues a remediation order; if not complied with, Municipality may cause the work to be done; cost plus 10% administrative fee recoverable by invoice or added to tax roll as priority lien.

s. 17: "cost of such work plus a further administrative fee of an additional 10%"


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, where allowed: Rural highways (all); designated urban streets in Massey and Webbwood. Prohibited on parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, and private/municipal property without consent.. Source: Off-Road Vehicle (ATV) Bylaw 2015-26, verified 2026-06-10.

Off-Road Vehicle (ATV) Bylaw 2015-26

Summary: Adopted bylaw permitting the operation of off-road vehicles on highways under municipal jurisdiction. Read a third and final time and passed in open Council on August 26, 2015.

Rural highways (all); designated urban streets in Massey and Webbwood. Prohibited on parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, and private/municipal property without consent.


Answer: The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water Restriction Bylaw 2003-10, verified 2026-06-10.

Water Restriction Bylaw 2003-10

Summary: Adopted bylaw to regulate, prohibit or restrict the use of the municipal water supply. Read and finally passed in May 2003 (exact day not stated in document, so adopted_date left null).


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, licence required: True; who must license: Persons going place to place selling goods, wares, merchandise, or carrying samples for later delivery in the Township.; fee: Ratepayer: $50.00/month or $250.00/year; Non-Ratepayer: $100.00/month or $500.00/year; renewal: Annual; expires December 31 of year of issuance. Source: Hawkers and Peddlers Licensing Bylaw 2002-23, verified 2026-06-10.

Hawkers and Peddlers Licensing Bylaw 2002-23

Summary: Adopted bylaw to licence hawkers and peddlers within the Township. Read a third time and passed in open Council on August 14, 2002.

Persons going place to place selling goods, wares, merchandise, or carrying samples for later delivery in the Township.

Ratepayer: $50.00/month or $250.00/year; Non-Ratepayer: $100.00/month or $500.00/year

Annual; expires December 31 of year of issuance


Answer: In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, schedule scope: Administration, fire department, waste management, water, sewer, parks and recreation, auto recycling/salvage, refreshment vehicles, hawkers and peddlers, tax sales, and line fences; notable fees: marriage licence $75.00; photocopies $0.25/page; residential water $60.00/month; single family sewer $346.80/year; mattress/box spring $50.00; public skating $4.00/person; adult ice rental $125.00/hour. Source: User Fees Bylaw 2024-55, verified 2026-06-10.

User Fees Bylaw 2024-55

Summary: Adopted bylaw establishing a schedule of user fees (administration, fire, waste management, water, sewer). Passed in open Council on October 9, 2024. (Scanned PDF read via OCR.)

Administration, fire department, waste management, water, sewer, parks and recreation, auto recycling/salvage, refreshment vehicles, hawkers and peddlers, tax sales, and line fences

marriage licence $75.00; photocopies $0.25/page; residential water $60.00/month; single family sewer $346.80/year; mattress/box spring $50.00; public skating $4.00/person; adult ice rental $125.00/hour

"THAT the following Schedules shall set out the applicable fees"

Schedule 'A'; Schedule 'D-2'; Schedule 'E-2'; Schedule 'C'; Schedule 'F'


Answer: The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw 2015-08 - Keeping and Feeding of Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats, verified 2026-06-10.

Bylaw 2015-08 - Keeping and Feeding of Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats

Summary: Adopted bylaw regulating the keeping of animals other than dogs/cats and prohibiting the feeding of wildlife. Passed in open Council on February 25, 2015. (Category corrected from fees_rates: this is an animal-control bylaw, not a fee bylaw.)

Sables-Spanish Rivers Bylaws

Summary: Official Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers bylaws listing page.


Answer: The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Bullying, Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) and Violence in the Workplace Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Bullying, Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) and Violence in the Workplace Policy

Summary: Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers workplace anti-violence and anti-harassment policy, adopted as Schedule A to By-Law 2016-31 (Nov 9, 2016), complying with OHSA Bills 168 and 132.


Answer: Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The City of Sarnia, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-Law (By-Law 48 of 2006, consolidated), verified 2026-06-10.

Building By-Law (By-Law 48 of 2006, consolidated)

Summary: Adopted City of Sarnia Building By-Law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting permits for construction, demolition and change of use, inspections and related matters. Base By-Law 48 of 2006, consolidated copy as amended through By-Law 117 of 2020. (Category corrected from zoning_land_use: regulates building permits, not zoning/land use; no 'building' category in chunk so 'other'. URL corrected from civicweb folder listing to the direct document PDF.)

City of Sarnia - Commonly Requested By-Laws

Summary: Official City of Sarnia bylaws listing page.


Answer: Sarnia, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times on trails and public parks.. Source: Animal Control By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal Control By-law

Summary: Official animal services page links and summarizes the animal control by-law governing animal licensing, dogs and cats at large, leash rules, and related enforcement.

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times on trails and public parks.

"All dogs and cats are required to have a licence"

"You must keep your dog on a leash at all times when walking along the community's trails and public parks."


Answer: In the Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Department; allowed conditions: Recreational fires (no permit): contained in non-combustible device, max 1 cubic metre, clean dry wood only, 10ft clearance, supervised. Non-recreational: permit required, sunrise to sunset.. Source: Burning By-law 16-2024, verified 2026-06-09.

Burning By-law 16-2024

Summary: Official burn permits page states that the Town regulates recreational and non-recreational open-air burning under Burning By-law 16-2024 and summarizes permit and safety requirements.

Recreational fires (no permit): contained in non-combustible device, max 1 cubic metre, clean dry wood only, 10ft clearance, supervised. Non-recreational: permit required, sunrise to sunset.

"A burn permit is required for open-air burning in rural areas of Saugeen Shores"

"After submitting your application, the Fire Department will review it and contact you"

"Recreation Fires do not require a permit but must follow safety guidelines"; "Burning is only permitted between sunrise and sunset"


Answer: The Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Saugeen Shores Zoning By-law; Zoning By-law No. 75-2006, as amended, verified 2026-06-09.

Saugeen Shores Zoning By-law

Summary: Official zoning page states the Town zoning by-law regulates land use, buildings, lot standards, parking requirements, building heights, and property lines.

Zoning By-law No. 75-2006, as amended

Summary: Official amendment by-law identifies Zoning By-law No. 75-2006 as the Town's comprehensive zoning by-law and amends it for additional residential units.


Answer: The Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fireworks By-law 105-2023, verified 2026-06-09.

Fireworks By-law 105-2023

Summary: Regulates sale and discharge of fireworks in Saugeen Shores, including allowed dates, locations, display permits, prohibited fireworks, and enforcement.


Answer: The Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Strategic Plan 2023-2027; Town of Saugeen Shores Official Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Summary: Town of Saugeen Shores Strategic Plan 2023-2027, the Council's four-year roadmap of strategic priorities. No formal adoption date stated on the page.

Town of Saugeen Shores Official Plan

Summary: The Town of Saugeen Shores Official Plan, the in-effect land-use planning document guiding development; amendments administered with the County of Bruce. No adoption date stated on the page.


Answer: Saugeen Shores, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, quiet hours: 23:00 one day to 07:00 next day (09:00 on Sundays) in Residential Area; construction hours: prohibited all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays, and 23:00 to 07:00 daily; exemptions: public safety, church bells, parades, fireworks July 1 and Victoria Day, Algoma Steel/Abitibi-Price/Weyerhauser routine operations, approved community events, film permits; fines: not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for a first offence and not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offence. Source: By-Law No. 80-200 - A By-law respecting noises in the City of Sault Ste. Marie, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law No. 80-200 - A By-law respecting noises in the City of Sault Ste. Marie

Summary: Adopted bylaw respecting noises in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Read a third time and finally passed on August 11, 1980; office consolidation dated September 18, 2023 (amended by By-laws 2018-101 and 2023-156).

23:00 one day to 07:00 next day (09:00 on Sundays) in Residential Area

prohibited all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays, and 23:00 to 07:00 daily

public safety, church bells, parades, fireworks July 1 and Victoria Day, Algoma Steel/Abitibi-Price/Weyerhauser routine operations, approved community events, film permits

not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for a first offence and not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offence

Table 3-1, items 3–4: '23 00 one day to 07 00 next day (09 00 on Sundays)'

Table 3-1, item 15: 'All day Sundays and Statutory Holidays. 23 00 one day to 07 00 next day'

s. 8: 'not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for a first offence'


Answer: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

City of Sault Ste. Marie - City By-Laws

Summary: Official City of Sault Ste. Marie bylaws listing page.


Answer: The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Telecommunications Tower Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Telecommunications Tower Policy

Summary: City of Sault Ste. Marie policy (Planning Division, dated 2015-07-22) establishing the application, public consultation and review process and locational/design criteria for siting new telecommunications towers, tied to Zoning By-law 2005-150 and the Official Plan. Land-use/planning matter, recategorized from communications_engagement to other.

Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Summary: City of Sault Ste. Marie website privacy/disclaimer landing page; retained as an official source index page, not a council-adopted policy.


Answer: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.

City bans Chinese artificial intelligence app, promises AI policy

Summary: Reports City of Sault Ste. Marie council banned DeepSeek on city devices and directed staff to develop an AI usage policy (ethical/responsible/transparent use) plus a one-year GovAI pilot. Policy under development, not yet adopted.

Sault Ste. Marie city council to consider banning Chinese AI chatbot (CBC)

Summary: CBC coverage of Sault Ste. Marie council considering a DeepSeek ban on city devices, tied to forthcoming AI policy work.


Answer: In the Township of Schreiber, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be under control of a competent person by means of a leash when off owner's property.; max animals: 3 dogs per residential dwelling unit; 3 cats per residential dwelling unit; fines: up to $5,000; minimum $500, maximum $100,000; up to $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences. Source: Bylaw 27-2021 - Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-10.

Bylaw 27-2021 - Animal Control Bylaw

Summary: Township of Schreiber Bylaw 27-2021 regulating animal control and responsible pet ownership; read first, second and third time and finally passed July 27, 2021.

Dogs must be under control of a competent person by means of a leash when off owner's property.

3 dogs per residential dwelling unit; 3 cats per residential dwelling unit

up to $5,000; minimum $500, maximum $100,000; up to $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences


Answer: Schreiber, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

Bylaws & Policies

Summary: Official Township of Schreiber bylaws listing page; directs to CivicWeb document portal for current and historical bylaws.


Answer: The Township of Schreiber, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Grants in Aid Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Grants in Aid Policy

Summary: Township of Schreiber Policy A-2025-01 establishing a municipal grants-in-aid program for community organizations, with eligibility criteria, a March 31 application deadline and Council budget allocation.


Answer: The Township of Schreiber, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Workplace Code of Conduct Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Workplace Code of Conduct Policy

Summary: Township of Schreiber workplace code of conduct applying to all employees, members of Council and volunteers to ensure a positive, respectful work environment.


Answer: The Township of Schreiber, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Notice Provision Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Notice Provision Policy

Summary: Township of Schreiber Policy G-2007-05 setting standards for giving public Notice as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 (form, manner and timing of notice to the public). Recategorized from winter_services to communications_engagement.


Answer: The Township of Schreiber, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Council, Committee & Local Board Code of Conduct Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Council, Committee & Local Board Code of Conduct Policy

Summary: Township of Schreiber Code of Conduct for members of Council, committees and local boards, setting ethical obligations, conflict-of-interest, gift and conduct standards. Hosted on Schreiber's CivicWeb portal.


Answer: The Township of Schreiber, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessible Customer Service Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Accessible Customer Service Policy

Summary: Township of Schreiber Policy G-2009-01 Accessible Customer Service Policy under the AODA 2005, covering communication, support persons/service animals, assistive devices, service-disruption notices, feedback and staff training. Recategorized from winter_services to other.

Bylaws & Policies

Summary: Township of Schreiber official bylaws and policies index page.


Answer: Schreiber, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of Scugog, Ontario, quiet hours: 11 pm – 9 am daily (music/stereo); 8 pm – 7 am Mon–Sat, 7 pm – 7 am Sun, all day Holidays (domestic tools/lawn); 7 pm – 7 am Mon–Sat, all day Sun & Holidays (construction); construction hours: Prohibited Mon–Sat between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and all-day Sundays and Holidays; exemptions: Noise exemption licence available for events; $318 application fee, 60 days notice required, neighbours within 600 m notified. Source: Noise By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-law

Summary: Official noise exemption page states Scugog's noise by-law regulates construction noise, domestic tools and lawn maintenance, music, stereos, and exemption applications.

11 pm – 9 am daily (music/stereo); 8 pm – 7 am Mon–Sat, 7 pm – 7 am Sun, all day Holidays (domestic tools/lawn); 7 pm – 7 am Mon–Sat, all day Sun & Holidays (construction)

Prohibited Mon–Sat between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and all-day Sundays and Holidays

Noise exemption licence available for events; $318 application fee, 60 days notice required, neighbours within 600 m notified

"prohibited all days between the hours of 11 pm and 9 am"

"prohibited Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and all-day Sundays and Holidays"

"$318 application fee" / "Applications must be received at least 60 days prior"


Answer: In the Township of Scugog, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: Dog - spayed or neutered: $20.00; Dog - unaltered - 1st dog: $30.00; 2nd dog: $35.00; 3rd dog: $40.00; leash rule: Every Owner of a Dog shall control such Dog on a Leash when the Dog is away from its Household.; max animals: No household shall keep more than two (2) Dogs; no household shall keep more than three (3) cats. Source: Animal Control By-law 85-08 Office Consolidation, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal Control By-law 85-08 Office Consolidation

Summary: Office consolidation of Scugog's animal control by-law regulating licensing, prohibitions, animal limits, care, dogs, cats, kennels, and enforcement.

Dog - spayed or neutered: $20.00; Dog - unaltered - 1st dog: $30.00; 2nd dog: $35.00; 3rd dog: $40.00

Every Owner of a Dog shall control such Dog on a Leash when the Dog is away from its Household.

No household shall keep more than two (2) Dogs; no household shall keep more than three (3) cats


Answer: In the Township of Scugog, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Cooking fires on BBQ/hibachi/permanent cooking structures exempt; Fire and Emergency Services training fires exempt; camping establishment individual sites with Specialty Permit.. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 63-21, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 63-21

Summary: Permits, regulates, prohibits, and controls open-air burning within the Township of Scugog, including permit categories and burn conditions.

Cooking fires on BBQ/hibachi/permanent cooking structures exempt; Fire and Emergency Services training fires exempt; camping establishment individual sites with Specialty Permit.

s. 14: "No person shall set an open air fire or allow an open air fire be set without a Permit."

s. 33: "satisfy the Fire Chief or designated person to issue such Permits"

s. 29: "barbeques, hibachis, permanent structures designed and intended solely for the cooking of food"; s. 27: "fire is set by Scugog Fire and Emergency Services for the purpose of extinguishing any fire or for the purposes of training"


Answer: The Township of Scugog, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 14-14, as amended, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 14-14, as amended

Summary: Official zoning page identifies Scugog's zoning by-law as regulating uses of land and buildings, location and height of structures, lot dimensions, and parking requirements.


Answer: The Township of Scugog, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Traffic By-law 23-22, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law 23-22

Summary: Regulates traffic and parking in Scugog; official parking page confirms overnight winter parking restrictions from November 1 to April 15 under the traffic by-law.


Answer: Scugog, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Commonly Requested By-laws

Summary: Official Scugog by-law index listing commonly requested adopted by-laws including animal control, kennel, noise, open air burning, property standards, traffic, refuse, snow removal, snowmobile, and yard and waste by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Scugog, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Social Media Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Social Media Policy

Summary: Township of Scugog Social Media Policy approved by Council October 23, 2017, providing a framework for corporate social media account approvals, administration and community engagement.


Answer: The Township of Scugog, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Information Technology Strategic Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Information Technology Strategic Plan

Summary: Township of Scugog Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) and Five-Year Roadmap presented to Council at a Special Council Meeting on January 17, 2022, with annual review commitments.


Answer: Scugog, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

Privacy Policy

Summary: Township of Scugog website privacy/terms landing page; retained as an official source index page, not a council-adopted policy.


Answer: Scugog, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Noise By-law 2023-030, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-law 2023-030

Summary: Prohibits and regulates noise within the Township of Seguin and repeals the prior noise by-law.


Answer: In the Township of Seguin, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $25.00, valid for the lifetime of the registered dog. Source: Dogs Consolidated By-law No. 2002-056, verified 2026-06-09.

Dogs Consolidated By-law No. 2002-056

Summary: Official by-law page lists the consolidated dog by-law regulating dogs in Seguin, including licensing and related owner obligations.

$25.00, valid for the lifetime of the registered dog

"all dogs in Seguin must be licensed with the Township"

"Dog tags are $25.00 and are valid for the lifetime of the registered dog"

Kennel & Domestic Animal Boarding Facility Licensing By-law No. 2003-30

Summary: Regulates and licenses establishments for breeding dogs and boarding domestic animals in Seguin.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Open Air Burning By-law 2023-107, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 2023-107

Summary: Official by-law page lists By-law 2023-107 prescribing times for setting fires, precautions to be observed, penalties, and repeal of the prior open-burning by-law.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Traffic/Parking Consolidated By-law No. 2020-112, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic/Parking Consolidated By-law No. 2020-112

Summary: Official by-law page lists the consolidated by-law regulating traffic and governing parking on Township-owned property and designated fire routes.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Public Nuisance By-law 2023-031, verified 2026-06-09.

Public Nuisance By-law 2023-031

Summary: Official by-law page lists the public nuisance by-law prohibiting and regulating public nuisances and nuisance parties in Seguin.


Answer: In the Township of Seguin, Ontario, where allowed: Permitted on all Township roads (highways) under the jurisdiction of the Township of Seguin.. Source: Off Road Vehicles By-law 2015-076, verified 2026-06-09.

Off Road Vehicles By-law 2015-076

Summary: Official by-law page lists the adopted by-law permitting and regulating off-road vehicles on highways under Seguin jurisdiction.

Permitted on all Township roads (highways) under the jurisdiction of the Township of Seguin.

"permits the operation of Off Road Vehicles as defined in the By-law to operate on all Township roads (highways) as defined in the By-law"


Answer: In the Township of Seguin, Ontario, sale or use restricted: setting off of fireworks and the sale of fireworks. Source: Fireworks By-law 2023-106, verified 2026-06-09.

Fireworks By-law 2023-106

Summary: Official by-law page lists the adopted by-law regulating the setting off and sale of fireworks in Seguin.

regulate the setting off of fireworks and the sale of fireworks


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waste By-law No. 2002-11, as amended, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste By-law No. 2002-11, as amended

Summary: Official by-law page lists the waste by-law regulating disposal at drop-off sites, transfer sites, and the landfill site in Seguin.


Answer: Seguin, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Find a By-law

Summary: Official Seguin by-law index listing commonly requested adopted by-laws across animal control, open burning, fireworks, noise, off-road vehicles, traffic/parking, waste, parks, signs, and other categories.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Donation Policy, verified 2026-06-09.

Donation Policy

Summary: Official grants and donations page links the Donation Policy and states it applies to requests for donations to support local not-for-profit and charitable organizations.


Answer: The Township of Seguin, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Climate Action Plan 2023; Seguin Township Strategic Plan: to 2026 and Beyond, verified 2026-06-09.

Community Climate Action Plan 2023

Summary: Official resource page links the Township of Seguin Community Climate Action Plan 2023 PDF.

Seguin Township Strategic Plan: to 2026 and Beyond

Summary: Official strategic plan page links the Township's strategic plan PDF.


Answer: Seguin, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of Selwyn, Ontario, fines: $25.00. Source: By-law No. 2017-020 - Regulation of Parking, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law No. 2017-020 - Regulation of Parking

Summary: Township of Selwyn By-law 2017-020 regulating parking on highways; read first, second and third time and finally passed April 11, 2017.


Answer: Selwyn, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

By-Laws

Summary: Official Selwyn Township by-laws index listing most frequently requested by-laws as digital reproductions of the official legal documents.


Answer: The Township of Selwyn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Procurement Policy

Summary: Township of Selwyn (legacy name Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, renamed Selwyn in 2013) purchasing/procurement policy, amended March 27, 2020, governing expenditure authority, quotation thresholds and Council approvals as required by the Municipal Act.


Answer: The Township of Selwyn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Municipal Grants & Recognition Awards Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Municipal Grants & Recognition Awards Policy

Summary: Township of Selwyn Municipal Grants and Recognition Awards Policy (effective 2001-05-22, revised 2016-10-25) setting eligibility for grants and recognition for organizations geographically based in and serving Selwyn Township. adopted_date left null due to ambiguity between original and revision.


Answer: The Township of Selwyn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Recreation Services Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Recreation Services Plan

Summary: Township of Selwyn 2024 Recreation Services Plan (dated November 26, 2024), a roadmap to 2035 for parks, recreation and trail services, building on the 2012 RSP and 2014 Recreational Trails Master Plan. Recategorized from winter_services to facility_use.


Answer: The Township of Selwyn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Social Media Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Social Media Policy

Summary: Township of Selwyn Social Media Policy / Terms of Use (effective July 16, 2013) governing acceptable use and moderation of the Township's social media platforms.


Answer: The Township of Selwyn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy & Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy & Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy

Summary: Township of Selwyn Accessibility Plan booklet containing the Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy (Policy 8.1, effective January 1, 2013) and the Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy under the AODA. Recategorized from winter_services/procurement to other.

Plans, Studies and Policies

Summary: Township of Selwyn official plans, studies and policies index page.


Answer: Selwyn, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of Severn, Ontario, quiet hours: Mon–Thu: 21:00–07:00; Fri–Sun & Statutory Holidays: 23:00–09:00; construction hours: Mon–Fri: no construction 21:00–07:00; Sat–Sun & Statutory Holidays: no construction 21:00–09:00; exemptions: Emergency measures, snow/road maintenance, farming (Normal Farm Practice), Township/Province/Federal works, traditional/festive/religious activities; fines: First conviction: $500–$25,000; second/subsequent: $800–$50,000; continuing offence: $1,000–$10,000/day (total may exceed $100,000). Source: Noise By-law No. 2025-04, verified 2026-06-10.

Noise By-law No. 2025-04

Summary: Township of Severn By-law 2025-04 regulating noise within the Township; passed June 3, 2026 (as amended by By-law 2026-37).

Mon–Thu: 21:00–07:00; Fri–Sun & Statutory Holidays: 23:00–09:00

Mon–Fri: no construction 21:00–07:00; Sat–Sun & Statutory Holidays: no construction 21:00–09:00

Emergency measures, snow/road maintenance, farming (Normal Farm Practice), Township/Province/Federal works, traditional/festive/religious activities

First conviction: $500–$25,000; second/subsequent: $800–$50,000; continuing offence: $1,000–$10,000/day (total may exceed $100,000)


Answer: In the Township of Severn, Ontario, max animals: more than 4 dogs in a dwelling unit; fines: $500 minimum; $100,000 maximum; $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences. Source: By-law No. 2020-62 - Canine Control By-law (Dogs and Kennels); By-law No. 2023-33 - Animal Control By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law No. 2020-62 - Canine Control By-law (Dogs and Kennels)

Summary: Township of Severn Canine Control By-law for the licensing and regulating of dogs and kennels and control of dogs (By-law 2020-62, consolidated via amending By-law 2024-14 passed March 6, 2024); covers dog licences and kennel licences.

By-law No. 2023-33 - Animal Control By-law

Summary: Township of Severn By-law 2023-33 providing for the care, restriction, regulation and prohibition of animals (including exotic animals, chickens, rabbits); passed December 6, 2023 (amended by 2023-77).

$500 minimum; $100,000 maximum; $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences


Answer: In the Township of Severn, Ontario, standards: Exterior property must be free from rubbish, debris, noxious weeds, grass over 30cm, derelict vehicles/boats, unsafe machinery, dilapidated structures, and unsightly conditions.; enforcement: Township may cause property to be repaired or demolished if order not complied with; cost constitutes a lien on the land.. Source: Property Standards By-law No. 2022-30, verified 2026-06-10.

Property Standards By-law No. 2022-30

Summary: Township of Severn By-law 2022-30 prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property; consolidated version passed May 1, 2024 (as amended by 2022-48 and 2024-22).

Exterior property must be free from rubbish, debris, noxious weeds, grass over 30cm, derelict vehicles/boats, unsafe machinery, dilapidated structures, and unsightly conditions.

Township may cause property to be repaired or demolished if order not complied with; cost constitutes a lien on the land.


Answer: Severn, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

By-law Enforcement & By-laws

Summary: Official Township of Severn by-law listing page linking to the severn.civicweb.net document portal for adopted Council by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Severn, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Freedom of Information and Routine Disclosure Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Freedom of Information and Routine Disclosure Policy

Summary: Adopted Township of Severn Policy No. C-1 establishing an MFIPPA-compliant freedom of information, routine disclosure and active dissemination framework for all Township records and employees.


Answer: Severn, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

Privacy Policy

Summary: Township of Severn website privacy notice / source page.


Answer: Severn, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, quiet hours: 23:00–07:00 next day (09:00 Saturdays; 12:00 Sundays and Holidays); construction hours: 07:00–19:00 Mon–Sat; 09:00–19:00 Sundays; prohibited on Holidays; exemptions: Church bells; fire alarms ≤20 min; car alarms ≤10 min; Town park with permit; goods deliveries to retail/restaurants/hotels/distribution. Source: Noise By-law 52-2022, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-law 52-2022

Summary: Prohibits and regulates noise in the Town of Shelburne, including time restrictions and exemptions.

23:00–07:00 next day (09:00 Saturdays; 12:00 Sundays and Holidays)

07:00–19:00 Mon–Sat; 09:00–19:00 Sundays; prohibited on Holidays

Church bells; fire alarms ≤20 min; car alarms ≤10 min; Town park with permit; goods deliveries to retail/restaurants/hotels/distribution

Schedule "A" Item B: '23:00 hrs. to 07:00 hrs. next day (09:00 hrs. on Saturdays and 12:00 hrs. on Sundays and Holidays)'

Schedule "A" Item H: '19:00 hrs. to 07:00 hrs. next day (09:00 a.m. on Sundays and all day on Holidays)'


Answer: In the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $25.00 altered; $35.00 unaltered; Service Dog no fee; Replacement Tag $5.00; leash rule: Dog deemed at large if not leashed or leashed but no person has leash in hand.; max animals: No more than 4 dogs (excluding dogs 3 months of age or less); no more than 6 cats (excluding cats 3 months of age or less). Source: Animal Care and Control By-law 15-2018, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal Care and Control By-law 15-2018

Summary: Regulates keeping, licensing, care and control of animals in the Town of Shelburne, including dogs at large, animal noise and standards of care.

$25.00 altered; $35.00 unaltered; Service Dog no fee; Replacement Tag $5.00

Dog deemed at large if not leashed or leashed but no person has leash in hand.

No more than 4 dogs (excluding dogs 3 months of age or less); no more than 6 cats (excluding cats 3 months of age or less)


Answer: The Town of Shelburne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 38-2007, verified 2026-06-09.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 38-2007

Summary: Consolidated zoning by-law regulating land use, structures, parking requirements and development standards in the Town of Shelburne.


Answer: In the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking on any street within Town limits daily, 12 midnight to 8 A.M., December 1st to March 31st; fines: Sections 2-11,20,21 offences: fine of not less than $5.00 and not more than $50.00 (first), $10.00-$100.00 (subsequent). Other sections: not more than $15.00 (first), not more than $50.00 (subsequent).. Source: Traffic By-law 8-1983, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law 8-1983

Summary: Regulates parking and traffic on roads, streets and highways within the Town of Shelburne.

No parking on any street within Town limits daily, 12 midnight to 8 A.M., December 1st to March 31st

Sections 2-11,20,21 offences: fine of not less than $5.00 and not more than $50.00 (first), $10.00-$100.00 (subsequent). Other sections: not more than $15.00 (first), not more than $50.00 (subsequent).

"on any street within Town limits daily, 12 midnight to 8 A.M. December Ist to March 31st"

"a fine of not less than $5.00 and not more than $50.00"; "not more than $15.00 exclusive of costs for the first offence"


Answer: In the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, standards: Property must be free of refuse/debris/waste, inoperative vehicles, graffiti, standing water, uncut grass/weeds exceeding 20 cm, dilapidated structures, and infestation.; enforcement: Officer issues order requiring compliance; if not met, Town carries out work at owner's expense, recoverable by legal action or added to tax roll as property taxes.. Source: Clean Yards By-law 72-2021, verified 2026-06-09.

Clean Yards By-law 72-2021

Summary: Provides for maintenance of private property in clean and clear condition within the Town of Shelburne.

Property must be free of refuse/debris/waste, inoperative vehicles, graffiti, standing water, uncut grass/weeds exceeding 20 cm, dilapidated structures, and infestation.

Officer issues order requiring compliance; if not met, Town carries out work at owner's expense, recoverable by legal action or added to tax roll as property taxes.

Property Standards By-law 55-2019

Summary: Regulates maintenance and occupancy standards for properties in the Town of Shelburne.


Answer: The Town of Shelburne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fireworks By-law 23-2021, verified 2026-06-09.

Fireworks By-law 23-2021

Summary: Regulates the sale and use of fireworks in the Town of Shelburne.


Answer: Shelburne, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

By-laws

Summary: Official Town of Shelburne by-laws page listing common adopted by-laws and linking to reference copies.


Answer: The Town of Shelburne, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Tax Collection Policy, verified 2026-06-09.

Tax Collection Policy

Summary: Town policy page governing municipal tax collection practices.


Answer: The Town of Shelburne, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accountability and Transparency Policy, verified 2026-06-09.

Accountability and Transparency Policy

Summary: Town policy page for accountability and transparency in municipal governance and administration.

Policies

Summary: Official Town policy index linking adopted municipal policies including accountability, asset management, customer service, FOI, R-Zone, and tax collection.


Answer: The Town of Shelburne, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: Asset Management Policy; Customer Service Policy; Plans, Studies and Reports, verified 2026-06-09.

Asset Management Policy

Summary: Town policy page for municipal asset management principles and lifecycle planning.

Customer Service Policy

Summary: Town customer service policy page, including service standards and accessibility-related public service commitments.

Plans, Studies and Reports

Summary: Official Town index for municipal plans, studies, and reports.


Answer: Shelburne, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, quiet hours: 23:00-07:00 (09:00 if following day is Sunday or holiday); construction hours: prohibited between 23:00 and 07:00; exemptions: Emergency vehicles, military bands/parades, public elections, fairs, railway operations, and cases of public necessity with written permission.; fines: $125.00. Source: Noise By-law 2739-14, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-law 2739-14

Summary: Restrains nuisances and prohibits certain noises in the Municipality of Shuniah.

23:00-07:00 (09:00 if following day is Sunday or holiday)

Emergency vehicles, military bands/parades, public elections, fairs, railway operations, and cases of public necessity with written permission.


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Dog Licencing and Leashing By-law 1951-98; Dog Waste Control By-law 1952-98, verified 2026-06-09.

Dog Licencing and Leashing By-law 1951-98

Summary: Regulates dog licensing and leashing in the Municipality of Shuniah.

Dog Waste Control By-law 1952-98

Summary: Regulates dog waste control in the Municipality of Shuniah.


Answer: In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Municipality of Shuniah office, designated Municipality locations, or the Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning during fire season 8am–5pm; no burning in dangerous conditions or under burn ban; fines: $100.00 to $500.00. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 2649-13, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 2649-13

Summary: Regulates open air burning and burn permits in the Municipality of Shuniah.

Municipality of Shuniah office, designated Municipality locations, or the Fire Chief

Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning during fire season 8am–5pm; no burning in dangerous conditions or under burn ban


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law No. 2038-00, Consolidated to 2026-02-12, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law No. 2038-00, Consolidated to 2026-02-12

Summary: Consolidated zoning by-law implementing the Shuniah Official Plan and regulating land uses, zones and development standards.


Answer: In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, standards: Yards and exterior property areas must be free from debris, inoperative vehicles, noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, rubbish, unsightly growths, and unsafe conditions.; enforcement: Officer may issue an order; if not complied with, municipality may repair, demolish, clear site at owner's expense, with costs added to tax roll.. Source: Property Standards By-law 2499-10, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 2499-10

Summary: Establishes property standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the Municipality of Shuniah.

Yards and exterior property areas must be free from debris, inoperative vehicles, noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, rubbish, unsightly growths, and unsafe conditions.

Officer may issue an order; if not complied with, municipality may repair, demolish, clear site at owner's expense, with costs added to tax roll.


Answer: In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, sale or use restricted: sale, possession, and discharge (set off) of fireworks are regulated; firecrackers are fully prohibited (sale, purchase, set off); sky lanterns are prohibited; consumer fireworks sale and set off restricted to specific holidays and time windows; display fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics require a permit; permit available: yes; permit for Display Fireworks or Special Effect Pyrotechnics issued by the Chief Fire Official; applicant must hold a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada. Source: Fireworks By-law 3292-23, verified 2026-06-09.

Fireworks By-law 3292-23

Summary: Regulates the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Municipality of Shuniah.

sale, possession, and discharge (set off) of fireworks are regulated; firecrackers are fully prohibited (sale, purchase, set off); sky lanterns are prohibited; consumer fireworks sale and set off restricted to specific holidays and time windows; display fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics require a permit

yes; permit for Display Fireworks or Special Effect Pyrotechnics issued by the Chief Fire Official; applicant must hold a valid Fireworks Operator Certificate from Natural Resources Canada


Answer: Shuniah, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

By-Laws & Policies

Summary: Official Municipality of Shuniah document page listing by-laws and policies with links to adopted by-law PDFs.


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Flag Policy, verified 2026-06-09.

Flag Policy

Summary: Municipal flag policy listed in the official By-Laws & Policies document library.


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2026-2030, verified 2026-06-09.

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2026-2030

Summary: Municipal community safety and well-being plan PDF linked from the official Shuniah document page.


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Code of Conduct; Complaint Policy 2640-12, verified 2026-06-09.

Code of Conduct

Summary: Council code of conduct policy for members of Council and local boards, with complaint and advice forms linked from the official document page.

Complaint Policy 2640-12

Summary: Municipal complaint policy listed in the official By-Laws & Policies document library.

By-Laws & Policies

Summary: Official Shuniah document page listing by-laws and policies with downloadable adopted PDFs.


Answer: The Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Shuniah Strategic Plan 2016-2020, verified 2026-06-09.

Shuniah Strategic Plan 2016-2020

Summary: Municipal strategic plan PDF linked from Shuniah's official Strategic Plan Key Documents page.


Answer: Shuniah, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the County of Simcoe County, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park a vehicle on a highway between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.. Source: Traffic By-law 7098-24, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law 7098-24

Summary: Regulates traffic and parking on highways and properties under County of Simcoe jurisdiction, including accessible parking and parking restrictions.

No person shall park a vehicle on a highway between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.


Answer: In the County of Simcoe County, Ontario, where allowed: Off-road vehicles permitted on OFATV or OFTR designated trails only, with valid permit obtained.. Source: County Forest Recreation By-law 6753, verified 2026-06-09.

County Forest Recreation By-law 6753

Summary: Governs the use of Simcoe County Forest lands, including rules for recreational uses, vehicles, parking areas and all-terrain vehicles.

Off-road vehicles permitted on OFATV or OFTR designated trails only, with valid permit obtained.

"operating off-road vehicles which includes All-Terrain vehicles and motorcycles on OFATV or OFTR designated trails provided a valid permit has been obtained"


Answer: The County of Simcoe County, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waste Management By-law 7068-24, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Management By-law 7068-24

Summary: County of Simcoe by-law establishing and maintaining a system for collection, processing and disposal of garbage, recycling, organics and other waste materials.


Answer: The County of Simcoe County, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Records Management Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Records Management Policy

Summary: Adopted County of Simcoe Social Housing Policy No. 2018-NP-01 (effective 12/3/2018) governing creation, maintenance, retrieval, storage and disposition of records for County housing providers under the Housing Services Act.


Answer: Simcoe County, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

Privacy

Summary: County of Simcoe privacy / source page.


Answer: Simcoe County, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 61-08 To Prohibit and Regulate Noise Within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 61-08 To Prohibit and Regulate Noise Within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout

Summary: Official by-law page links the adopted noise by-law prohibiting and regulating noise in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 09-23 To Regulate the Keeping of Animals Within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 09-23 To Regulate the Keeping of Animals Within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout

Summary: Official by-law page links the adopted animal keeping by-law regulating dogs, cats, registration, control and related animal matters.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 85-18 Zoning By-law, Consolidated March 2025, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 85-18 Zoning By-law, Consolidated March 2025

Summary: Current consolidated zoning by-law regulating land use, buildings, structures, setbacks, parking and development standards in Sioux Lookout.


Answer: In the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, standards: Yards free of rubbish/debris and health/fire/accident hazards; no inoperative vehicles; lawns/hedges trimmed and not overgrown or unsightly; buildings structurally sound, weathertight, pest-free, and clean; enforcement: Officer issues order; contraventions subject to enforcement and penalties under the Building Code Act; set fines of $100–$200 per offence under Provincial Offences Act. Source: By-law 20-98 Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property Within the Municipality, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 20-98 Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property Within the Municipality

Summary: Property standards by-law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the municipality.

Yards free of rubbish/debris and health/fire/accident hazards; no inoperative vehicles; lawns/hedges trimmed and not overgrown or unsightly; buildings structurally sound, weathertight, pest-free, and clean

Officer issues order; contraventions subject to enforcement and penalties under the Building Code Act; set fines of $100–$200 per offence under Provincial Offences Act

Part I s.1.(1)(a); Part I s.1.(1)(d)(ii); Part I s.2.(4)(a); Part III s.1–4

Part IV s.2.(a); Set Fine Schedule (July 25, 2012)


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 93-08 To Control the Use of Motorized Snow Vehicles in the Municipality, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 93-08 To Control the Use of Motorized Snow Vehicles in the Municipality

Summary: Official by-law listing for control of motorized snow vehicles within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 29-24 To Establish the Water and Wastewater Service Rates, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 29-24 To Establish the Water and Wastewater Service Rates

Summary: Official by-law page links the adopted water and wastewater service rates by-law for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 46-03 To Establish, Maintain and Operate a Waste Management System, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 46-03 To Establish, Maintain and Operate a Waste Management System

Summary: Adopted by-law establishing, maintaining and operating a municipal waste management system.

By-laws

Summary: Official Municipality of Sioux Lookout frequently requested by-laws page listing adopted by-law texts and by-law numbers.


Answer: The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Improvement Plan (December 2024); Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Community Improvement Plan (December 2024)

Summary: Municipality of Sioux Lookout Community Improvement Plan (December 2024 version) approved under Section 28 of the Planning Act by By-law No. 104-24, passed December 18, 2024; provides financial incentive/grant programs for community improvement.

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Summary: Municipality of Sioux Lookout Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (April 2021), mandated under the Police Services Act, covering six priority areas including housing, mental wellness, substance misuse, crisis services, employment and community engagement.

Privacy Policy

Summary: Municipality of Sioux Lookout website privacy / source page.


Answer: Sioux Lookout, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-Law No. 279, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-Law No. 279

Summary: Township zoning by-law regulating land use, buildings, structures, zone standards, and related development controls in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls.


Answer: Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Zoning & Bylaws

Summary: Official Township page linking Zoning By-Law No. 279 and zoning schedules; the page states Council passed the by-law on December 18, 2012.


Answer: The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Emergency Services, verified 2026-06-09.

Emergency Services

Summary: Official Township emergency services page for municipal emergency and response information.


Answer: The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Finances, verified 2026-06-09.

Finances

Summary: Official municipal finance page linked from the Municipal Government menu, used to locate financial planning and related municipal documents.


Answer: The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessibility at Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility at Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls

Summary: Official accessibility page for Township accessibility information and planning.

Plans and Studies

Summary: Official Township page in the Municipal Government menu for plans and studies.


Answer: Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: The Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 10593-2024 - Building By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 10593-2024 - Building By-law

Summary: Town of Smiths Falls Building By-law 10593-2024 regulating construction, demolition and change of use of buildings under the Building Code Act; confirmed by OCR of scanned PDF.


Answer: In the Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, billing basis: metered. Source: By-law 10667-2026 - Water & Wastewater Rates, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 10667-2026 - Water & Wastewater Rates

Summary: Town of Smiths Falls By-law 10667-2026 amending By-law 8712-2014 to set water and wastewater system rates and charges effective January 1, 2026; read first and second time February 2, 2026.

All water base rate charges shall be calculated by meter size


Answer: In the Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, schedule scope: 2025 municipal tax rates for all property classes in Smiths Falls, plus a separate DBIA levy for downtown commercial properties; notable fees: Res/Farm full combined rate 0.02041284; Commercial full 0.04592565; Industrial full (under $1.5M) 0.04997112; Multi-Residential full 0.03929568. Source: By-law 10620-2025 - Tax Rates & Policies, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 10620-2025 - Tax Rates & Policies

Summary: Town of Smiths Falls By-law 10620-2025 establishing 2025 tax rates and policies and imposing the final 2025 tax levy; passed May 20, 2025.

2025 municipal tax rates for all property classes in Smiths Falls, plus a separate DBIA levy for downtown commercial properties

Res/Farm full combined rate 0.02041284; Commercial full 0.04592565; Industrial full (under $1.5M) 0.04997112; Multi-Residential full 0.03929568


Answer: The Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 5783-91 - Street Use By-law (office consolidation), verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 5783-91 - Street Use By-law (office consolidation)

Summary: Town of Smiths Falls By-law 5783-91 regulating the use of streets and rights-of-way (office consolidation incl. amendments 5939-93, 7013-95, 7237-97); passed October 21, 1991.

By-laws & Enforcement

Summary: Official Town of Smiths Falls by-laws index organized by Building/Home, Business, Community and Corporate categories, linking to by-law PDFs.


Answer: The Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Improvement Plan; Grants and Funding, verified 2026-06-09.

Community Improvement Plan

Summary: Town community improvement plan page for municipal incentive and improvement-program policy.

Grants and Funding

Summary: Official Town grants and funding page for community funding programs and related municipal policy information.


Answer: The Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Freedom of Information, verified 2026-06-09.

Freedom of Information

Summary: Official Town freedom-of-information page for records access and privacy-related municipal procedures.


Answer: The Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Accessibility; Official Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility

Summary: Official accessibility page for municipal accessibility planning, standards, and public accessibility information.

Official Plan

Summary: Official Plan page for Town land-use planning policy and development decisions.

Plans, Reports & Studies

Summary: Official Town page for municipal plans, reports, studies, and related adopted planning documents.


Answer: Smiths Falls, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, licence required: False; leash rule: Dogs must be contained on their property and leashed when being walked in public places.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw 2015-01, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal Control Bylaw 2015-01

Summary: Official animal services page identifies Animal Control Bylaw 2015-01 and states rules for dogs at large, leashing, waste pickup, and excessive barking.

Dogs must be contained on their property and leashed when being walked in public places.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Short-Term Rental By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.

Short-Term Rental By-Law

Summary: Town short-term rental by-law from the official CivicWeb repository regulating short-term rental accommodations.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-Law

Summary: Official Smooth Rock Falls bylaw page links the current zoning by-law controlling land use and development standards.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Clean Yards By-Law; Property Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Clean Yards By-Law

Summary: Town clean yards by-law from the official CivicWeb repository regulating refuse, debris, and yard conditions.

Property Standards By-law

Summary: Town property standards by-law from the official CivicWeb repository regulating property maintenance and standards.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Food Vending Vehicles By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.

Food Vending Vehicles By-Law

Summary: Town by-law from the official CivicWeb repository licensing and regulating food vending vehicles.


Answer: Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-09.

Bylaws & Policies

Summary: Official Town page linking certified bylaw and policy documents through the iCity/CivicWeb repository.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Procurement Policy

Summary: Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls Procurement Policy (June 2021) establishing purchasing thresholds, methods (low dollar value, written quote, RFQ/RFP, tender) and approval authorities for municipal procurement.


Answer: The Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Privacy Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Privacy Policy

Summary: Town of Smooth Rock Falls Privacy Policy describing MFIPPA-compliant accountability structures, personal information handling, access-to-records procedures, exemptions and appeals to the Information and Privacy Commissioner.


Answer: Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has no other policies & plans policy on record as of 2026-06-10.

Bylaws & Policies

Summary: Town of Smooth Rock Falls bylaws and policies index page.


Answer: Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Township of South Algonquin, Ontario, schedule scope: Cemetery fees for Whitney Cemetery, South Algonquin Township: interment rights, marker staking, interment/disinterment, and administrative charges.; notable fees: Resident lot $764.60; non-resident lot $1,509.20; adult interment $791.00; child interment $565.00; cremated remains inurnment $339.00; weekend/holiday surcharge $339.00 plus interment.. Source: By-Law 2026-875 - Establishment of Cemetery Tariff of Rates, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2026-875 - Establishment of Cemetery Tariff of Rates

Summary: Township of South Algonquin by-law establishing the tariff of rates and fees for cemeteries operated by the Township; read, passed and enacted June 3, 2026.

Cemetery fees for Whitney Cemetery, South Algonquin Township: interment rights, marker staking, interment/disinterment, and administrative charges.

Resident lot $764.60; non-resident lot $1,509.20; adult interment $791.00; child interment $565.00; cremated remains inurnment $339.00; weekend/holiday surcharge $339.00 plus interment.

Schedule 'A' — "WHITNEY CEMETERY" / "TARIFF OF RATES"


Answer: South Algonquin, Ontario has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-10.

By-laws

Summary: Official Township of South Algonquin by-laws listing page.


Answer: The Township of South Algonquin, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: By-Law 21-665 Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 21-665 Procurement Policy

Summary: By-law establishing the Procurement Policy for goods and services under Municipal Act s.270(1); passed September 1, 2021.


Answer: The Township of South Algonquin, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: By-Law 2024-813 Grant Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2024-813 Grant Policy

Summary: By-law establishing the Township's Grant Policy (Corporate Services); passed December 4, 2024. Repeals prior grant by-laws.


Answer: The Township of South Algonquin, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: By-Law 2024-814 Communication Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2024-814 Communication Policy

Summary: By-law establishing the Township's Communication Policy (Corporate Services); passed December 4, 2024.


Answer: The Township of South Algonquin, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: By-Law 2024-785 Emergency Response Plan; By-Law 21-626 Pandemic Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2024-785 Emergency Response Plan

Summary: By-law adopting the Municipal Emergency Response Plan (Revision 7) under the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act; passed March 6, 2024. Supersedes By-law 2020-625.

By-Law 21-626 Pandemic Plan

Summary: By-law adopting a Pandemic Plan including COVID-19 health & safety policies (cleaning, masks, facility protocols); passed January 13, 2021.