Answer: In the City of Peterborough, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs and Cats not restrained by a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length are Running at Large.; max animals: No more than three (3) Dogs and no more than three (3) Cats at any Premises.; fines: Administrative penalty: $175/day 1, $275/subsequent day (general); $500/day 1, $750/subsequent day (no licence). Offence fines: first conviction $300–$10,000; second $400–$25,000; third or subsequent $500–$50,000 per day.. Source: Animal By-law 21-112, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal By-law 21-112

Summary: Regulates humane and responsible keeping of animals in Peterborough, including cat, dog, and kennel licensing, animal control orders, running at large, penalties, and prohibited animals.

Dogs and Cats not restrained by a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length are Running at Large.

No more than three (3) Dogs and no more than three (3) Cats at any Premises.

Administrative penalty: $175/day 1, $275/subsequent day (general); $500/day 1, $750/subsequent day (no licence). Offence fines: first conviction $300–$10,000; second $400–$25,000; third or subsequent $500–$50,000 per day.

s. 8: "No Person may Keep a Cat, Keep a Dog or operate a Kennel except pursuant to a Licence"

s. 7(bb)(iii): "not restrained by means of a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length"


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Summary: Official zoning page states the City's comprehensive zoning by-law controls land use, building locations, permitted building types, lot dimensions, parking, height, and setbacks.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Parking By-law 09-136, verified 2026-06-09.

Parking By-law 09-136

Summary: Official frequently requested by-law entry for Peterborough's parking by-law, including approved and effective date and amendment history.


Answer: In the City of Peterborough, Ontario, standards: Rubbish, noxious weeds, grass over 6 inches, overgrown hedges, decayed trees, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, machinery, defacement, infestation, unsafe buildings prohibited; enforcement: Officer issues order to remedy; if non-compliant, City may demolish or repair at owner's expense, recovered under Municipal Act s.325. Source: Chapter 611, Minimum Property Standards, verified 2026-06-09.

Chapter 611, Minimum Property Standards

Summary: Sets minimum property standards for buildings, dwellings, yards, maintenance, occupancy, orders, appeals, and enforcement.

Rubbish, noxious weeds, grass over 6 inches, overgrown hedges, decayed trees, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, machinery, defacement, infestation, unsafe buildings prohibited

Officer issues order to remedy; if non-compliant, City may demolish or repair at owner's expense, recovered under Municipal Act s.325


Answer: In the City of Peterborough, Ontario, sale or use restricted: Sale and supply of firecrackers prohibited entirely; sale of family fireworks restricted to adults only; sale of exhibition fireworks requires buyer to produce a permit; discharge of firecrackers prohibited; discharge of family/exhibition fireworks restricted to adults; discharge of exhibition fireworks requires a permit; discharge on public streets/parks/highways prohibited without Clerk permission; discharge on private property requires owner/occupant permission; permit available: Yes; permit for exhibition fireworks issued by the Peterborough Fire Department to community groups, service clubs, civic organizations, or groups of responsible citizens who comply with Fire Department safety requirements. Source: Chapter 674, Fireworks, verified 2026-06-09.

Chapter 674, Fireworks

Summary: Regulates firecrackers, family fireworks, exhibition fireworks, permit requirements, sale, discharge locations, and private-property permission.

Sale and supply of firecrackers prohibited entirely; sale of family fireworks restricted to adults only; sale of exhibition fireworks requires buyer to produce a permit; discharge of firecrackers prohibited; discharge of family/exhibition fireworks restricted to adults; discharge of exhibition fireworks requires a permit; discharge on public streets/parks/highways prohibited without Clerk permission; discharge on private property requires owner/occupant permission

Yes; permit for exhibition fireworks issued by the Peterborough Fire Department to community groups, service clubs, civic organizations, or groups of responsible citizens who comply with Fire Department safety requirements


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

By-Laws

Summary: Official City of Peterborough by-laws page linking the by-law search portal, frequently requested by-laws, and zoning by-law index.

Frequently Requested Bylaws

Summary: Official Peterborough by-law portal page listing frequently requested by-laws with by-law number, approved date, effective date, and amendment history.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement By-law 24-077, verified 2026-06-10.

Procurement By-law 24-077

Summary: City of Peterborough By-law 24-077 establishing procurement practices under s.270 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Passed October 28, 2024, in effect December 2, 2024, replacing By-law 22-070.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: Community Improvement Plans (Central Area, Affordable Housing, Missing Middle); Community Major Capital Funding Requests Policy; Community Service Agreement Program Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Community Improvement Plans (Central Area, Affordable Housing, Missing Middle)

Summary: City of Peterborough adopted Community Improvement Plans offering grants/incentives: Central Area CIP, Affordable Housing CIP, and Missing Middle CIP, all currently in effect. No single adoption date.

Community Major Capital Funding Requests Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0043 governing requests for community major capital funding. Council-approved; no explicit YYYY-MM-DD effective date in extracted text.

Community Service Agreement Program Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0055 governing community service agreements/funding to community organizations. Council-approved; no explicit YYYY-MM-DD effective date in extracted text.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Winter Service Operations Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Winter Service Operations Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0010 setting winter road/sidewalk maintenance service levels. Effective October 26, 2020.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Policy; Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0013 prohibiting workplace discrimination and harassment. Council-approved (originally December 13, 2004; revised); no single YYYY-MM-DD effective date in extracted text.

Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0024 on workplace violence prevention. Council-approved (December 13, 2004; revised); no single YYYY-MM-DD effective date in extracted text.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 4 adopted policies on file: Communications Policy; Notice to the Public Policy; Public Art Policy; Social Media Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Communications Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0047 governing corporate communications. Approved by Council March 30, 2020.

Notice to the Public Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0005 setting requirements for public notice. Council-approved; effective date 2013-01-01 per document.

Public Art Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0012 governing acquisition and management of public art. Effective 2022-04-25.

Social Media Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0031 governing use of social media. Effective 2013-04-29 (Report CP13002).


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Emergency Response Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Emergency Response Plan

Summary: City of Peterborough Emergency Response Plan, approved by Council per By-law 18-111 dated December 10, 2018.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 5 adopted policies on file: 2024 Asset Management Plan; Asset Management Policy; Debt Management Policy; Investment Policy; Legacy Fund Investment Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

2024 Asset Management Plan

Summary: City of Peterborough 2024 Asset Management Plan under O.Reg. 588/17. No explicit adoption date in extracted text.

Asset Management Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0038 adopting the ISO 55000 series as the framework for managing City assets. Council-approved; effective date not stated as exact YYYY-MM-DD in extracted text.

Debt Management Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0029 governing municipal debt and debenture financing. Effective 2021-07-27.

Investment Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0037 governing investment of City funds. Approved by Council May 25, 2021.

Legacy Fund Investment Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0052 governing investment of the Legacy Fund. Approved by Council May 25, 2021.


Answer: The City of Peterborough, Ontario has 8 adopted policies on file: 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan; Accessible Customer Service Policy; Age-friendly Peterborough Plan 2023-2027; Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 - Pathway to Net Zero 2050; Official Plan; Strategic Plan 2023-2050; Telecommunication Structures Policy; Waste Management Master Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

Summary: City and County of Peterborough 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan; evidence-based plan with 2023 Housing Needs Assessment. No exact adoption date stated.

Accessible Customer Service Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0020 establishing accessible customer service standards under the AODA. Council-approved June 29, 2009 (Committee of the Whole Report 14).

Age-friendly Peterborough Plan 2023-2027

Summary: Age-friendly Peterborough Community Action Plan (2023-2027) for the City and County of Peterborough and Curve Lake/Hiawatha First Nations. No exact adoption date stated on page.

Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 - Pathway to Net Zero 2050

Summary: City of Peterborough Climate Change Action Plan 2.0, approved by City Council in 2025, targeting net zero by 2050 (45% reduction by 2030). No exact YYYY-MM-DD on page.

Official Plan

Summary: City of Peterborough Official Plan, land-use planning instrument. Provincial approval (with modifications) issued April 11, 2023; current consolidation December 2025.

Strategic Plan 2023-2050

Summary: City of Peterborough 2023-2050 Strategic Plan, approved by City Council April 24, 2023.

Telecommunication Structures Policy

Summary: City of Peterborough Policy 0025 governing siting/consultation for telecommunication structures (Radiocommunication Act). Council-approved; no explicit YYYY-MM-DD effective date in extracted text.

Waste Management Master Plan

Summary: City of Peterborough Waste Management Master Plan (Cambium, November 12, 2012) guiding waste/recycling/diversion strategy. No Council adoption date in extracted text.

Plans and Policies

Summary: Official City of Peterborough index page listing adopted plans and 40+ corporate policies.


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


Answer: In the County of Peterborough County, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park any vehicle on any highways or roadways within the jurisdiction of the County between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., between the 15th day of October to the 15th day of May, inclusive.; fines: $25–$300 (parking violations); process fees $10–$100. Source: By-law No. 2025-01 - Consolidated Parking Regulation By-law No. 2023-26, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law No. 2025-01 - Consolidated Parking Regulation By-law No. 2023-26

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as parking winter.

No person shall park any vehicle on any highways or roadways within the jurisdiction of the County between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., between the 15th day of October to the 15th day of May, inclusive.

$25–$300 (parking violations); process fees $10–$100

Schedule "B" Applicable Administrative Penalties


Answer: The County of Peterborough County, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 2022-61 - Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) By-law and Schedule A, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law No. 2022-61 - Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) By-law and Schedule A

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as atv ohv.


Answer: The County of Peterborough County, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 2023-50 - Waste By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law No. 2023-50 - Waste By-law

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as waste collection.


Answer: The County of Peterborough County, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 2023-19 - Tax Policy and Rates By-law and Schedule A, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law No. 2023-19 - Tax Policy and Rates By-law and Schedule A

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as tax assessment.


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

Peterborough County CivicWeb By-laws Document Center

Summary: Official bylaws listing or source page.


Answer: The County of Peterborough County, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: 2024 Asset Management Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

2024 Asset Management Plan

Summary: County asset management plan page linking the 2024 AMP for infrastructure assets, updates, and service-level planning.


Answer: The County of Peterborough County, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan; Peterborough County Official Plan; Peterborough County Policy Statement, verified 2026-06-09.

2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Summary: County corporate strategic plan setting Council priorities and organizational direction for the 2023-2026 term.

Peterborough County Official Plan

Summary: Official Plan page for County land-use policy governing growth, development, natural heritage, agriculture, and settlement areas.

Peterborough County Policy Statement

Summary: County accessibility policy statement addressing accessible municipal goods, services, facilities, and AODA-related commitments.

By-laws and Policies

Summary: Official Peterborough County CivicWeb portal for searching by-laws, policies, agendas, minutes, reports, and other official documents.

Plans, Reports and Studies

Summary: Official County index linking adopted plans including asset management, corporate strategic plan, official plan, transportation master plan, and watershed plan.


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


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, construction hours: 7:00am to 9:00pm; exemptions: Emergency work exempt from construction hours; snow removal exempt from domestic tools; Special Events Permit allows loudspeakers; fines: $250.00-$500.00. Source: By-law 61-2009 - Noise By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 61-2009 - Noise By-Law

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as noise.

Emergency work exempt from construction hours; snow removal exempt from domestic tools; Special Events Permit allows loudspeakers

s. 4.6: construction between 9:00pm to 7:00am [prohibited]

s. 4.6 'unless in the commission of work connected with an emergency'; s. 4.7; s. 4.2


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $30.00 first dog; $60.00 second dog; 50% surcharge after January 31st; $5.00 replacement tag; Guide/Service dogs no charge; leash rule: No domestic animal shall run at large; must be under physical control of a person on a leash.; max animals: 2 dogs per dwelling unit or premises. Source: By-law Number 24-2015 - Animal Control, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law Number 24-2015 - Animal Control

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as animal control.

$30.00 first dog; $60.00 second dog; 50% surcharge after January 31st; $5.00 replacement tag; Guide/Service dogs no charge

No domestic animal shall run at large; must be under physical control of a person on a leash.

$150.00–$500.00; failure to register $350.00, failure to renew $250.00


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Town of Petrolia Municipal Office; allowed conditions: Cooking/Recreational Fires permitted without permit in safe location with supervision and acceptable materials; Open Fires require permit, daylight hours, own property, not during High Risk/Poor Air Quality periods; fines: Set fines $200.00–$500.00 per offence (Schedule B); maximum $5,000.00 under the Provincial Offences Act. Source: Open Burning By-law 2013, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Burning By-law 2013

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as open burning.

Cooking/Recreational Fires permitted without permit in safe location with supervision and acceptable materials; Open Fires require permit, daylight hours, own property, not during High Risk/Poor Air Quality periods

Set fines $200.00–$500.00 per offence (Schedule B); maximum $5,000.00 under the Provincial Offences Act

"from the Town of Petrolia Municipal Office"

s. 5 (Cooking Fires), s. 10 (Open Fires); "not required for Cooking Fires or Recreational Fires"

s. 13: "fine not exceeding $5,000.00"; Schedule "B"


Answer: The Town of Petrolia, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 2017 - Updated September 2021, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 2017 - Updated September 2021

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as zoning land use.


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park or leave a vehicle on a highway during the hours of 11:00 p.m. through to 5:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 1 each year.; fines: $20.00 to $100.00. Source: By-law 20-2025 - Traffic and Parking, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 20-2025 - Traffic and Parking

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as parking winter.

No person shall park or leave a vehicle on a highway during the hours of 11:00 p.m. through to 5:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 1 each year.


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, standards: Yards free from rubbish, hazards, overgrown vegetation >20cm, wrecked vehicles, dilapidated structures, noxious pests; buildings structurally sound and maintained; enforcement: Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day deadline); Town may enter property, carry out remedial work, and recover costs plus 100% administrative fee from owner. Source: By-law 15-2011 - Property Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 15-2011 - Property Standards By-law

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as unsightly premises.

Yards free from rubbish, hazards, overgrown vegetation >20cm, wrecked vehicles, dilapidated structures, noxious pests; buildings structurally sound and maintained

Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day deadline); Town may enter property, carry out remedial work, and recover costs plus 100% administrative fee from owner


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, sale or use restricted: Sale restricted to licensed persons and specific dates; possession/discharge of Consumer Fireworks restricted to specific dates and locations; discharge of Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics restricted without a Permit; sale and discharge of Prohibited Fireworks and Firecrackers prohibited entirely; permit available: Yes; Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects permits issued by the Chief Fire Official; Business Licence for sale of fireworks issued by the Issuer of Business Licences (Town of Petrolia). Source: By-law 20-2021 - Fireworks, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 20-2021 - Fireworks

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as fireworks.

Sale restricted to licensed persons and specific dates; possession/discharge of Consumer Fireworks restricted to specific dates and locations; discharge of Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics restricted without a Permit; sale and discharge of Prohibited Fireworks and Firecrackers prohibited entirely

Yes; Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects permits issued by the Chief Fire Official; Business Licence for sale of fireworks issued by the Issuer of Business Licences (Town of Petrolia)

"No Person shall: Sell any Fireworks without a Business Licence"

"Permit means permission to ignite or set off Fireworks...granted by the Municipality...signed and issued by the Chief Fire Official"


Answer: In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, connection mandatory: True. Source: By-law 22-2025 - Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 22-2025 - Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary and Storm Sewers

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as water sewer.


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

Town of Petrolia By-Laws

Summary: Official bylaws listing or source page.


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


Answer: The City of Pickering, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Noise By-law 8048/23, verified 2026-06-10.

Noise By-law 8048/23

Summary: City of Pickering Noise By-law 8048/23 regulating noise. Hosted on the City's official corporate Laserfiche portal (linked from pickering.ca noise page). Adopted 2023 per bylaw number; exact passing date not extractable (portal requires cookies).


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

Property Standards and By-laws

Summary: Official City of Pickering property standards and by-laws index page.


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

Asset Management Plan

Summary: City of Pickering Asset Management Plan required under O. Reg. 588/17, providing an overview of municipal asset health and financial preparedness; supported by Strategic Asset Management Policy FIN 080 and Asset Management Data Governance Policy FIN 120.


Answer: The City of Pickering, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, verified 2026-06-10.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Summary: City of Pickering's first EDI Strategy, approved by Council in May 2024, with five priority focus areas covering education/awareness, structure/resources, community engagement, policies/practices/programs, and measurement/accountability.


Answer: The City of Pickering, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Corporate Protocols Policy (ADM 110), verified 2026-06-10.

Corporate Protocols Policy (ADM 110)

Summary: Adopted City of Pickering policy ADM 110 establishing protocol guidelines for proclamations, flag raisings, facility tours, city pins, mayoral invitations, letters of greeting and milestone certificates.


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


Answer: The Township of Pickle Lake, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Official Plan for the Township of Pickle Lake.

Official Plan for the Township of Pickle Lake

Summary: Official Plan for the Corporation of the Township of Pickle Lake, adopted by Council March 17, 2026 (MMAH approval pending/TBA); land-use planning document covering goals, township responsibilities, zoning by-laws and development near Pickle Lake Airport.


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


Answer: In the Township of Plummer Additional, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: Neutered male/spayed female: $5.00 (before March 31), $10.00 (after); male/female (intact): $10.00 (before), $20.00 (after); kennel licence $25.00 (up to 5 dogs) / $40.00 (over 6 dogs); dog tag replacement $2.00; leash rule: A dog off the owner's premises must be on a leash eight (8) feet or less held by the owner, unless on land where prior consent to be unleashed was given.; max animals: no more than three (3) dogs within or about any dwelling unit. Source: By-law 2002-17 - License, Regulate and Control Dogs within the Township of Plummer Additional; By-law 2023-49 - Responsible Animal Ownership, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 2002-17 - License, Regulate and Control Dogs within the Township of Plummer Additional

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as animal control.

Neutered male/spayed female: $5.00 (before March 31), $10.00 (after); male/female (intact): $10.00 (before), $20.00 (after); kennel licence $25.00 (up to 5 dogs) / $40.00 (over 6 dogs); dog tag replacement $2.00

A dog off the owner's premises must be on a leash eight (8) feet or less held by the owner, unless on land where prior consent to be unleashed was given.

no more than three (3) dogs within or about any dwelling unit

set fines $25.00 to $155.00 (per Set Fine Schedule)

register every dog owned within the Township, and

Each neutered male or spayed female before March

not on a leash eight (8) feet or less in length held by the owner

By-law 2023-49 - Responsible Animal Ownership

Animals must be under immediate physical control by tether or leash no more than two metres in length


Answer: In the Township of Plummer Additional, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Chief Fire Official; allowed conditions: Permit required; burning only 6:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; campfires without permit per O. Reg. 207/96; wood/wood by-products only; no fire ban in effect.; fines: $250 (most offences); $500 (burning during fire ban or restricted fire zone); maximum $5,000 upon conviction. Source: By-law 2025-22 - Open Air Burning, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 2025-22 - Open Air Burning

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as open burning.

Permit required; burning only 6:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; campfires without permit per O. Reg. 207/96; wood/wood by-products only; no fire ban in effect.

$250 (most offences); $500 (burning during fire ban or restricted fire zone); maximum $5,000 upon conviction

s. 1, definition of 'Approved' and 'Permit'

Schedule "A"; s. 7.1; WHEREAS clause re s. 61 Provincial Offences Act


Answer: The Township of Plummer Additional, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 2013-13 - Township of Plummer Additional Zoning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 2013-13 - Township of Plummer Additional Zoning By-law

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as zoning land use.


Answer: The Township of Plummer Additional, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 2025-60 - User Fees and Service Charges, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 2025-60 - User Fees and Service Charges

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as fees rates.


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

Township of Plummer Additional By-Laws and Policies

Summary: Official bylaws listing or source page.


Answer: The Township of Plummer Additional, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: By-Law 2026-05 Amending By-Law 2024-05 (Property Tax Collection Policy), verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2026-05 Amending By-Law 2024-05 (Property Tax Collection Policy)

Summary: Township of Plummer Additional by-law 2026-05 amending the Property Tax Collection Policy (by-law 2024-05) to reduce the time before a tax arrears certificate may be registered; read three times and finally passed January 21, 2026.


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

By-Laws & Policies

Summary: Official Township of Plummer Additional by-laws and policies listing page.


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


Answer: In the Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $20 neutered/spayed (1st dog), $30 not neutered/spayed (1st dog); $30/$40 (2nd dog); $40/$50 (3rd dog); Kennel $100; Dangerous Dog $200; Guide/Service Dog no charge; Replacement Tag $5; Transfer Tag $5; leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; dog off-property must be under physical control; max animals: No more than three dogs in any one dwelling unit or on any premises. Source: By-law 129 of 2024 - Dog Licensing, Control and Regulation By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 129 of 2024 - Dog Licensing, Control and Regulation By-law

Summary: Town of Plympton-Wyoming By-law 129 of 2024 providing for the licensing, control and regulation of dogs (Animal Control By-law); repeals By-law 79 of 2013. Read first, second and third time and finally passed October 30, 2024.

$20 neutered/spayed (1st dog), $30 not neutered/spayed (1st dog); $30/$40 (2nd dog); $40/$50 (3rd dog); Kennel $100; Dangerous Dog $200; Guide/Service Dog no charge; Replacement Tag $5; Transfer Tag $5

No owner shall permit dog to run at large; dog off-property must be under physical control

No more than three dogs in any one dwelling unit or on any premises

$200–$500 set fines per offence per Schedule 'B'


Answer: The Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 97 of 2003 (Consolidated November 2025), verified 2026-06-10.

Zoning By-law 97 of 2003 (Consolidated November 2025)

Summary: Town of Plympton-Wyoming Zoning By-law 97 of 2003, passed by Council November 26, 2003; consolidated by the County of Lambton Planning Department to November 2025 with summary of amendments.


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

By-Laws

Summary: Official Town of Plympton-Wyoming bylaws listing page.


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

Community Improvement Plan - Wyoming

Summary: Community improvement plan for Wyoming, including municipal incentive and improvement-program framework.


Answer: The Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; Emergency Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Summary: Municipal community safety and well-being plan page for local safety priorities and coordinated services.

Emergency Plan

Summary: Emergency plan listed by the Town for municipal emergency preparedness and response arrangements.


Answer: The Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: Accessibility Plan; Official Plan; Strategic Plan 2023-2028, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility Plan

Summary: Accessibility plan listed by the Town for barrier prevention and accessibility planning.

Official Plan

Summary: Official Plan listed by the Town for land-use policy, planning, and development decision-making.

Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Summary: Town strategic plan for 2023-2028 setting municipal priorities, goals, and implementation direction.

Reports, Studies and Plans

Summary: Official Town index listing municipal reports, plans, and publications used to guide decision-making and municipal operations.


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


Answer: In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, fines: not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each offence. Source: By-law 20 of 2019 - Prohibit or Otherwise Regulate the Keeping of Certain Animals, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 20 of 2019 - Prohibit or Otherwise Regulate the Keeping of Certain Animals

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as animal control.

not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each offence


Answer: In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief of the Village of Point Edward; allowed conditions: Recreational Fires permitted noon to midnight, in safe location, supervised, using acceptable burn materials, no air quality day or high-risk period; fines: $400.00 to $750.00. Source: By-law 18 of 2023 - Open Air Burning, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 18 of 2023 - Open Air Burning

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as open burning.

Fire Chief of the Village of Point Edward

Recreational Fires permitted noon to midnight, in safe location, supervised, using acceptable burn materials, no air quality day or high-risk period


Answer: The Village of Point Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 25 of 2012 - Village of Point Edward Comprehensive Zoning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 25 of 2012 - Village of Point Edward Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as zoning land use.


Answer: In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking between 2:00 am and 5:00 am (no seasonal/winter dates specified); fines: not less than $25.00 and not more than $2,000.00 exclusive of costs. Source: By-law 28 of 2020 - Regulate Traffic and Parking in the Village of Point Edward, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 28 of 2020 - Regulate Traffic and Parking in the Village of Point Edward

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as parking winter.

No parking between 2:00 am and 5:00 am (no seasonal/winter dates specified)

"not less than $25.00 and not more than $2,000.00 exclusive of costs"


Answer: In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, standards: Land must be cleared of refuse, weeds/grass over 20 cm, standing water over 30 cm; no dumping refuse, storing scrap/waste/inoperative vehicles in open, or graffiti.; enforcement: Written order with minimum 5-day compliance deadline; municipality may remediate at owner's cost and add costs to tax roll collected as property taxes.. Source: By-law 33 of 2019 - Filling Up, Draining, Cleaning, Clearing of Land, and Clearing of Refuse, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 33 of 2019 - Filling Up, Draining, Cleaning, Clearing of Land, and Clearing of Refuse

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as unsightly premises.

Land must be cleared of refuse, weeds/grass over 20 cm, standing water over 30 cm; no dumping refuse, storing scrap/waste/inoperative vehicles in open, or graffiti.

Written order with minimum 5-day compliance deadline; municipality may remediate at owner's cost and add costs to tax roll collected as property taxes.

s. 3.1; s. 3.7; s. 3.12; "Cleared" definition


Answer: The Village of Point Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 17 of 2024 - Authorize the Collection of Waterworks Rates, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 17 of 2024 - Authorize the Collection of Waterworks Rates

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as water sewer.


Answer: In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, schedule scope: Fees and charges for Administration, Building and By-Law, Fire Services, Planning and Development, Recreation, and Water and Wastewater; notable fees: Dog tag 1st neutered/spayed $30.00 before Jan 31; single family dwelling building permit $1,520; commercial $0.50 per square foot; water $1.61/cubic meter; sewage $1.10/cubic meter; prime ice rental $220.00/hour; effective date: October 22, 2024. Source: By-law 26 of 2024 - Establish Fees and Charges, verified 2026-06-09.

By-law 26 of 2024 - Establish Fees and Charges

Summary: Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as fees rates.

Fees and charges for Administration, Building and By-Law, Fire Services, Planning and Development, Recreation, and Water and Wastewater

Dog tag 1st neutered/spayed $30.00 before Jan 31; single family dwelling building permit $1,520; commercial $0.50 per square foot; water $1.61/cubic meter; sewage $1.10/cubic meter; prime ice rental $220.00/hour


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

Village of Point Edward By-Laws

Summary: Official bylaws listing or source page.


Answer: The Village of Point Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: By-Law 24 of 2019 - Surveillance Camera Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 24 of 2019 - Surveillance Camera Policy

Summary: Village of Point Edward by-law 24 of 2019 adopting (as Schedule B) the Village policy governing the use of surveillance cameras in Village-owned facilities for safety and security; read three times and finally passed May 28, 2019.


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


Answer: In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, quiet hours: 19:00-07:00 daily (09:00 Sundays and Statutory Holidays for most activities); construction hours: 07:00-19:00 weekdays and Saturdays; prohibited all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays; exemptions: Authorized emergency vehicles, City of Port Colborne public works, traffic control bells, emergency measures for health/safety/property. Source: Noise By-law 4588/119/04, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-law 4588/119/04

Summary: Regulates and prohibits noise, including construction equipment, motorized conveyances, exemptions, permits, enforcement, and penalties.

19:00-07:00 daily (09:00 Sundays and Statutory Holidays for most activities)

07:00-19:00 weekdays and Saturdays; prohibited all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays

Authorized emergency vehicles, City of Port Colborne public works, traffic control bells, emergency measures for health/safety/property

Schedule 2, s. 4: 'from 19:00 hrs. (7:00 p.m.) of one day to 07:00 hrs. (7:00 a.m.) next day and all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays'

Schedule 2, s. 4: 'operation of any construction equipment...from 19:00 hrs. (7:00 p.m.) of one day to 07:00 hrs. (7:00 a.m.) next day and all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays'


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Dog By-law 4930/155/06, verified 2026-06-09.

Dog By-law 4930/155/06

Summary: Official City by-law index lists the adopted dog by-law and related amendments, fines, and penalties.


Answer: In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, licence required: True. Source: Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 7388/79/25, verified 2026-06-09.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 7388/79/25

Summary: Licenses and regulates short-term rental accommodations, including applications, operating requirements, inspections, suspensions, appeals, and penalties.


Answer: In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or their designate; allowed conditions: Camp fires ≤1m diameter, 0.6m height, 3m from buildings/property lines, supervised by person 18+, extinguished by 11pm, clean seasoned wood only.. Source: Open Air Burning and Recreational Fires By-law 6788/38/20, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning and Recreational Fires By-law 6788/38/20

Summary: Regulates open air burning and recreational fires, including Fire Chief permission, campfire conditions, fire bans, fees, and enforcement.

Camp fires ≤1m diameter, 0.6m height, 3m from buildings/property lines, supervised by person 18+, extinguished by 11pm, clean seasoned wood only.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 6575/30/18, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 6575/30/18

Summary: Comprehensive zoning by-law regulating permitted uses, zones, lot standards, parking, landscaped areas, and development requirements.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000, verified 2026-06-09.

Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000

Summary: Regulates parking and traffic on municipal highways, including stopping, standing, parking restrictions, schedules, and enforcement.


Answer: In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, standards: Yards and vacant lands kept free from dead/damaged/decayed/diseased trees, rubbish, debris, and hazardous objects or conditions; buildings maintained to minimum standards; enforcement: Officer issues Order to repair or clear site; if Owner fails to comply, City may repair/demolish at Owner's expense, with costs as a lien on land collected as municipal taxes. Source: Property Standards By-law 7189/12/24, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 7189/12/24

Summary: Prescribes standards for property maintenance and occupancy, buildings, yards, refuse, unsafe conditions, orders, appeals, and enforcement.

Yards and vacant lands kept free from dead/damaged/decayed/diseased trees, rubbish, debris, and hazardous objects or conditions; buildings maintained to minimum standards

Officer issues Order to repair or clear site; if Owner fails to comply, City may repair/demolish at Owner's expense, with costs as a lien on land collected as municipal taxes


Answer: In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer Use By-law 5228/134/08, verified 2026-06-09.

Sewer Use By-law 5228/134/08

Summary: Regulates use of the municipal sewer system, discharges, sanitary and storm drainage works, compliance, and enforcement.


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

Frequently Requested By-laws

Summary: Official City of Port Colborne page listing frequently requested adopted by-laws and direct document links.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Grant for Non-Profits, verified 2026-06-09.

Grant for Non-Profits

Summary: City grant policy page for non-profit funding applications, eligibility, and municipal grant allocation process.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Emergency Preparedness, verified 2026-06-09.

Emergency Preparedness

Summary: Official emergency preparedness page describing municipal emergency planning and resident preparedness information.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Asset Management, verified 2026-06-09.

Asset Management

Summary: City asset management page for infrastructure lifecycle, service-level, and financial sustainability planning.


Answer: The City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Arts and Culture Master Plan; Strategic Plan 2023-2026, verified 2026-06-09.

Arts and Culture Master Plan

Summary: City master plan for arts and culture priorities, facilities, programs, and community cultural development.

Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Summary: City strategic plan page setting Council and corporate priorities for the 2023-2026 term.

Plans Reports and Studies

Summary: Official City index for plans, reports, and studies, with links to strategy, infrastructure, asset management, and service planning pages.


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


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

Port Hope Completes Tax Allocation Review and Introduces AI-Powered Educational Tool for Residents

Summary: Municipality news release describing its first use of an AI-generated audio tool to explain a consultant report to residents. A deployment, not a governing AI-use policy.


Answer: The Municipality of Powassan, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 2023-16 - User Fees By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law 2023-16 - User Fees By-law

Summary: Municipality of Powassan By-law 2023-16 imposing fees or charges for services (User Fees By-law); repeals By-law 2022-08. Read first and second July 4, 2023; read third and adopted August 1, 2023.


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

Dog Tags

Summary: Municipality of Powassan municipal services page (dog tags).


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


Answer: In the Town of Prescott, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $20.00 first time; $18.00 2nd and subsequent (no tag); $5.00 replacement tag; yearly; leash rule: Animals must be under control and on a leash at all times when not on the owner's property.; max animals: Not more than 3 dogs or 4 cats, with a combined household maximum of 5 dogs and cats, per dwelling unit.. Source: By-law No. 05-2021 - Animal Control By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law No. 05-2021 - Animal Control By-law

Summary: Town of Prescott By-law No. 05-2021 providing for the licensing and registering of animals, prohibiting running at large, regulating kennels and the keeping of animals. Read and passed, signed and sealed February 1, 2021.

$20.00 first time; $18.00 2nd and subsequent (no tag); $5.00 replacement tag; yearly

Animals must be under control and on a leash at all times when not on the owner's property.

Not more than 3 dogs or 4 cats, with a combined household maximum of 5 dogs and cats, per dwelling unit.


Answer: The Town of Prescott, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 45-2019 - Traffic and Parking Amendment, verified 2026-06-10.

By-law No. 45-2019 - Traffic and Parking Amendment

Summary: Town of Prescott By-law No. 45-2019 amending By-law 47-2017 (regulation of traffic and parking) to update no-parking areas and accessible parking spots. Read first and second and read third and passed November 25, 2019.


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

By-laws & Policies

Summary: Official Town of Prescott by-laws and policies listing page.


Answer: The Town of Prescott, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Social Media Policy for Members of Council, verified 2026-06-10.

Social Media Policy for Members of Council

Summary: Council Policy C-200-01 (approved by Council 2019-10-28) clarifying how the Code of Conduct guides members' use of social media. Verified via pdftotext: states Policy Type Council Policy, Policy # C-200-01, Approved by Council on October 28, 2019.


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

By-laws & Policies

Summary: Official Town of Prescott by-laws and policies index page.


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


Answer: In the United counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario, where allowed: Permitted on Schedule "A" designated highways only; ATVs/UTVs/ROVs allowed, ETVs and off-road motorcycles prohibited; no operation between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.. Source: Off-Road Vehicles By-law 2021-03, verified 2026-06-09.

Off-Road Vehicles By-law 2021-03

Summary: Authorizes and regulates off-road vehicle operation on designated County highways, including prohibited vehicles, time restrictions, speed limits, road closures, enforcement, and penalties.

Permitted on Schedule "A" designated highways only; ATVs/UTVs/ROVs allowed, ETVs and off-road motorcycles prohibited; no operation between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.


Answer: In the United counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario, schedule scope: All fees and charges for every department of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (Schedules A–I); notable fees: County pins $2.00; integrity commissioner complaint $300.00 refundable; late payments 1.25%/month; NSF cheque $35.00; ambulance rental $225.00/hr (4hr min); entranceway permit $200 + $1,500 deposit; OPA application $3,900 (2023); effective date: June 1, 2023. Source: Fees and Charges By-law 2023-19 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-09.

Fees and Charges By-law 2023-19 (Consolidated)

Summary: Establishes fees and charges for County services, activities, information, property use, planning matters, and related schedules.

All fees and charges for every department of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (Schedules A–I)

County pins $2.00; integrity commissioner complaint $300.00 refundable; late payments 1.25%/month; NSF cheque $35.00; ambulance rental $225.00/hr (4hr min); entranceway permit $200 + $1,500 deposit; OPA application $3,900 (2023)

s. 1 — "Schedule A to Schedule I" covering "every Department of the Corporation"

Table A.2; Table A.4; Table B.1; Table B.2; Table E.3; Table F.1.1; Table I.2

s. 5 — "this By-law shall come into force and take effect on June 1, 2023"


Answer: The United counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Private Entranceway Construction and Front-Yard Ditch Filling By-law 2023-21, verified 2026-06-09.

Private Entranceway Construction and Front-Yard Ditch Filling By-law 2023-21

Summary: Regulates construction of private entrances, front-yard ditch filling, and work within County road rights-of-way.

By-laws

Summary: Official United Counties of Prescott and Russell by-law index listing adopted upper-tier by-laws.


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


Answer: In the Township of Prince, Ontario, enforcement: Municipality may undertake required work at owner's cost plus administrative fee; unpaid fees added to tax roll and collected as municipal taxes.; enforcement: Municipality may complete required work at owner's cost plus administrative fee; unpaid fees added to tax roll and collected as municipal taxes.. Source: By-Law 2025-38 Property Standards Fees and Cost Recovery; By-Law 2025-39 Yard Maintenance Fees and Cost Recovery, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2025-38 Property Standards Fees and Cost Recovery

Summary: Township of Prince by-law amending the Property Standards By-law 2024-32 to impose fees and provide for cost recovery added to the tax roll.

Municipality may undertake required work at owner's cost plus administrative fee; unpaid fees added to tax roll and collected as municipal taxes.

Schedule "A": "Municipality undertakes to complete the work" and "Collection of Fees" — added to tax roll per s. 398 Municipal Act, 2001

By-Law 2025-39 Yard Maintenance Fees and Cost Recovery

Summary: Township of Prince by-law amending the Yard Maintenance By-law 2024-31 to impose fees and provide for cost recovery for clearing of yards and vacant lots.

Municipality may complete required work at owner's cost plus administrative fee; unpaid fees added to tax roll and collected as municipal taxes.

Schedule "A" - FEES; "Collection of Fees" section; s. 398 Municipal Act, 2001


Answer: The Township of Prince, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-Law 2025-13 Fees and Charges; By-Law 2026-05 Fees and Charges, verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 2025-13 Fees and Charges

Summary: Township of Prince by-law to establish municipal fees and charges.

By-Law 2026-05 Fees and Charges

Summary: Township of Prince by-law establishing and requiring payment of various municipal fees and charges under s.391 Municipal Act, including planning and building fees.


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

By-Laws

Summary: Official Township of Prince by-laws listing page.


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

Public Grievances Policy

Summary: Policy page directs citizen grievances and concerns through Prince Township's Public Grievances Policy and asks residents to provide feedback in written form.


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


Answer: In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, fines: $200.00. Source: Noise Regulations By-law 143-2022, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise Regulations By-law 143-2022

Summary: Regulates and prohibits noise nuisances in Prince Edward County, including general prohibitions, exemptions, administration, and enforcement.

Column 3 Set Fine — all 26 items list $200.00


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-Law 108-2021 A By-Law to Regulate and Govern the Operation of Short Term Accommodation Dwelling Rentals, verified 2026-06-09.

By-Law 108-2021 A By-Law to Regulate and Govern the Operation of Short Term Accommodation Dwelling Rentals

Summary: Licenses, regulates, and governs short-term accommodation dwelling rentals, including licence requirements, occupancy, zoning compliance, fire and property standards, and penalties.


Answer: In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Valid burn permit issued by Fire Chief, owner consent, prior notification to Fire Dispatching Office; prohibited when wind exceeds 30kph or smoke creates visibility hazard.. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 77-2021, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 77-2021

Summary: Regulates and controls open-air burning, including permits, fire types, conditions, prohibitions, exemptions, and enforcement.

Valid burn permit issued by Fire Chief, owner consent, prior notification to Fire Dispatching Office; prohibited when wind exceeds 30kph or smoke creates visibility hazard.

s. 4.1(a): "a permit has been issued by the Fire Chief"


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 140-2025, verified 2026-06-09.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 140-2025

Summary: Comprehensive zoning by-law regulating land use, permitted uses, zone standards, parking, accessory uses, and development requirements.


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Parking By-law 75-2021, verified 2026-06-09.

Parking By-law 75-2021

Summary: Regulates and controls vehicle parking and stopping on highways, municipal land, and private property in Prince Edward County.


Answer: In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, standards: Yards and vacant lots must be free of dilapidated or collapsed structures, accumulated materials, inoperative machinery, any unsafe or unsightly condition, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles.; enforcement: Officer issues Order to Remedy requiring repair/maintenance to standard or site clearance to graded condition; if non-compliant, Municipality may repair or demolish and enter without warrant; administrative penalty $200 first offence, $400 subsequent.. Source: Property Standards By-law 4250-2018, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 4250-2018

Summary: Prescribes standards for property maintenance and occupancy, including buildings, yards, garbage, weeds, unsafe conditions, orders, appeals, and enforcement.

Yards and vacant lots must be free of dilapidated or collapsed structures, accumulated materials, inoperative machinery, any unsafe or unsightly condition, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles.

Officer issues Order to Remedy requiring repair/maintenance to standard or site clearance to graded condition; if non-compliant, Municipality may repair or demolish and enter without warrant; administrative penalty $200 first offence, $400 subsequent.


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Low Water Condition Water Restriction By-law 3828-2016 (Serviced Areas), verified 2026-06-09.

Low Water Condition Water Restriction By-law 3828-2016 (Serviced Areas)

Summary: Regulates municipal water use restrictions during low water conditions for serviced areas.


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

By-Law Enforcement

Summary: Official County page summarizing by-law enforcement categories and linking adopted by-law texts and CivicWeb records.


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Official Plan, verified 2026-06-10.

Official Plan

Summary: County of Prince Edward Official Plan. Adopted by Council 2021-02-24; Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing final approval 2021-07-07. URL updated from the landing page to the actual adopted plan text PDF. Land-use planning category not present in chunk; set to other.

Policies

Summary: County of Prince Edward official policies index page.


Answer: The City of Prince Edward, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Municipal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy IT-03, verified 2026-05-26.

Municipal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy IT-03

Summary: Prince Edward County's adopted corporate AI-use policy (Policy IT-03, Resolution 2025-471). Sets guiding principles, legal compliance, risk approval via an AI Governance Committee, data governance, AODA, transparency, training, and an AI registry. Applies to all staff, officials, contractors, vendors.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Committee Terms of Reference (amended 2025-11-25)

Summary: Terms of Reference establishing the County's AI Governance Committee that oversees responsible, transparent, accountable AI use, reviews AI proposals, and advises on the AI Use Policy. Companion to Policy IT-03.

AI Comes to the County (Picton Gazette)

Summary: Local coverage of the six-page AI policy and Governance Committee ToR recommended for approval by Committee of the Whole on 2025-07-24; covers guardrails, bias/equity, environmental impact, and copyright concerns.


Answer: The Township of Puslinch, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-law (By-law 057-2018), verified 2026-06-10.

Building By-law (By-law 057-2018)

Summary: Township of Puslinch by-law 057-2018 respecting building, demolition, change of use and occupancy permits, payment of fees, inspections, appointment of inspectors and code of conduct; repeals By-law 42-05.


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

By-laws

Summary: Official Township of Puslinch by-laws listing page.


Answer: The Township of Puslinch, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Committees, verified 2026-06-09.

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Committees

Summary: Council-approved conduct policy for members of Council and committee members covering office use, municipal resources, confidential information, respectful conduct, and complaint handling.


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

Municipal Complaint Policy

Summary: Policy for complaints about Township programs, services, facilities, or staff, including acknowledgement within seven calendar days, decision target within 30 calendar days, and confidentiality.

Governance & Procedures

Summary: Official governance page linking council conduct, complaint, delegation, and closed-meeting procedure resources.


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


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, quiet hours: 19:00–07:00 (19:00–09:00 before Sundays); all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays; construction hours: 07:00–19:00 Monday to Saturday, excluding Statutory Holidays; exemptions: Emergency vehicles, municipal/utility service vehicles, authorized City events, agricultural activities, national defence operations; exemptions: Sections 3(a) and 3(b) do not apply to solicitation for registered charities or City Clerk-licensed solicitors.. Source: Noise Control By-law 08-127; Nuisances By-law 07-129, verified 2026-06-10.

Noise Control By-law 08-127

Summary: City of Quinte West Noise Control By-law 08-127.

19:00–07:00 (19:00–09:00 before Sundays); all day Sundays and Statutory Holidays

07:00–19:00 Monday to Saturday, excluding Statutory Holidays

Emergency vehicles, municipal/utility service vehicles, authorized City events, agricultural activities, national defence operations

Schedule B: "1900 hours (7:00pm) of one day to 0700 hours of next day (0900 Sundays)" and "All day Sundays and Statutory Holidays"

Schedule B: activities 1–2 prohibited during times B and C

Nuisances By-law 07-129

Summary: City of Quinte West Nuisances By-law 07-129.

Sections 3(a) and 3(b) do not apply to solicitation for registered charities or City Clerk-licensed solicitors.


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, fines: $100; $150; $200; $250; leash rule: Cats and other animals must be kept on a leash or physically restrained and under control on City land; must not be at large.; max animals: 5 cats per dwelling unit; licence required: True. Source: Animal Regulation By-law 16-139; Animals (Other Than Dogs) Being at Large By-law 14-90; Dog Licensing By-law 15-034, verified 2026-06-10.

Animal Regulation By-law 16-139

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 16-139 to prohibit and regulate certain animals.

Animals (Other Than Dogs) Being at Large By-law 14-90

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 14-90 regulating animals other than dogs being at large and harbouring.

Cats and other animals must be kept on a leash or physically restrained and under control on City land; must not be at large.

Dog Licensing By-law 15-034

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 15-034 governing dog licensing.

Dogs must not be at large or trespass; must be under owner's control at all times off owner's property.

3 dogs per dwelling unit in urban area; 5 dogs per dwelling unit in rural area


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 14-86 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-10.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 14-86 (Consolidated)

Summary: City of Quinte West Comprehensive Zoning By-law 14-86, passed July 21, 2014, office consolidation to January 21, 2026.


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking on any highway or boulevard adjacent thereto, or any municipal parking lot, between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day, from December 1 to March 31 of the following year.; fines: Overnight winter ban: $100.00 voluntary / $150.00 set fine. General offences range $20.00-$50.00 voluntary and $30.00-$75.00 set; fire route/lane $150.00/$200.00; accessible space $300.00 set fine.. Source: Parking By-law 24-151, verified 2026-06-10.

Parking By-law 24-151

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 24-151 to prohibit and regulate the parking, standing and stopping of vehicles.

No parking on any highway or boulevard adjacent thereto, or any municipal parking lot, between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day, from December 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Overnight winter ban: $100.00 voluntary / $150.00 set fine. General offences range $20.00-$50.00 voluntary and $30.00-$75.00 set; fire route/lane $150.00/$200.00; accessible space $300.00 set fine.

"between the hours of 11:00 p.m. pm any day to 6:00 a.m. of the"; "1st day of December in any year to"; "the 31st day of March of the following year"


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, standards: Property must be maintained clean, sanitary, safe; free from structural defects, pests, unsightly markings, defacement, and accumulation of garbage or debris.; enforcement: Property Standards Officer may order repair or site clearance; City performs work at owner's cost up to $50,000 (Council authorization required above $50,000); cost deemed municipal tax and added to collector's roll.. Source: Property Standards By-law 09-89, verified 2026-06-10.

Property Standards By-law 09-89

Summary: City of Quinte West Property Standards By-law 09-89.

Property must be maintained clean, sanitary, safe; free from structural defects, pests, unsightly markings, defacement, and accumulation of garbage or debris.

Property Standards Officer may order repair or site clearance; City performs work at owner's cost up to $50,000 (Council authorization required above $50,000); cost deemed municipal tax and added to collector's roll.


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, where allowed: Permitted on municipal highways except excluded zones: specific Quinte West urban core roads, Hwy #2, Old Hwy #2, Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Hamilton Road; no operation 11pm–7am.. Source: ATV By-law 15-114, verified 2026-06-10.

ATV By-law 15-114

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 15-114 regulating all-terrain vehicles.

Permitted on municipal highways except excluded zones: specific Quinte West urban core roads, Hwy #2, Old Hwy #2, Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Hamilton Road; no operation 11pm–7am.


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, sale or use restricted: sale, display/offer for sale, and setting off (discharge/firing) of fireworks and firecrackers; permit available: yes, from the Chief of the Fire Department or designate, for public displays. Source: Fireworks By-law 07-144, verified 2026-06-10.

Fireworks By-law 07-144

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 07-144 regulating fireworks.

sale, display/offer for sale, and setting off (discharge/firing) of fireworks and firecrackers

yes, from the Chief of the Fire Department or designate, for public displays

s. 3 "No person shall...display, offer for sale, or sell fireworks"; s. 4 "No person shall...set off...any fireworks"

s. 10 "Application for such permit...made in writing to the Chief of the Fire Department or designate"


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer Use By-law 25-095, verified 2026-06-10.

Sewer Use By-law 25-095

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 25-095 to control discharges to the municipal sewer system.


Answer: In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, licence required: True; who must license: Vendors selling or displaying items for sale at the Front Street Farmers' Market must pay a prescribed fee; fee: as set out in the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, as amended from time to time; licence required: True. Source: Front Street Farmers Market By-law 12-136; Sign By-law 14-118, verified 2026-06-10.

Front Street Farmers Market By-law 12-136

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 12-136 governing the Front Street Farmers Market.

Vendors selling or displaying items for sale at the Front Street Farmers' Market must pay a prescribed fee

s. 6: "No person shall be permitted to sell, or display for the purpose of sale, any permitted item or items unless and until he/she has paid the prescribed fee"

s. 6: "No person shall be permitted to sell, or display for the purpose of sale"

s. 6: "as set out in the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, as amended from time to time"

Sign By-law 14-118

Summary: City of Quinte West by-law 14-118 to regulate and control the construction and erection of signs.

Any person erecting, displaying, relocating, extending, or enlarging a sign, including portable sign operators

Fees in accordance with the Consolidated Fees By-law 13-160; portable signs for registered charitable/non-profit organizations: no fee

Portable sign permits: maximum 90 days per permit, max 2 per lot per calendar year; sandwich board permits: renewed annually on expiry of Certificate of Insurance


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

Bylaws and enforcement

Summary: Official City of Quinte West bylaws and enforcement listing page.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Land Acquisition (Purchase of Land) Policy CS-2; Purchasing Policy By-law 25-012, verified 2026-06-10.

Land Acquisition (Purchase of Land) Policy CS-2

Summary: City of Quinte West Land Acquisition Procedure CS-2 (scanned; OCR'd). Establishes the framework for the City to acquire real property for municipal purposes under the Municipal Act 2001. Date of issue Oct 2012; no exact day stated.

Purchasing Policy By-law 25-012

Summary: By-law 25-012 adopting a Purchasing Policy for the City of Quinte West (s.270(1) Municipal Act). Read first/second/third and finally passed 2025-02-05; revised February 2025.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Fund Grant Policy; Tourism Development Fund Grant Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Community Fund Grant Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Corporate Policy A09-POLICY-0035, Community Fund Grant Policy. Approval Authority Council. No explicit effective date populated in the document.

Tourism Development Fund Grant Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Corporate Policy A09-POLICY-0123, Tourism Development Fund Grant Policy. Approval Authority Council. No explicit effective date populated.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Facility Rental and Cancellation Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Facility Rental and Cancellation Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Corporate Policy A09-POLICY-0026, Facility Rental and Cancellation Policy. Approval Authority Council. No explicit effective date populated.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Water/Sewer Service Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Water/Sewer Service Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Water/Sewer Policy: administrative policy for collection of water and wastewater charges. Closest available category is winter_services (utility/public-works services); no exact adoption date stated.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: Accessible Customer Service Policy By-law 21-090; Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy; Workplace Violence Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Accessible Customer Service Policy By-law 21-090

Summary: By-law 21-090 adopting the City of Quinte West Accessible Customer Service Policy (Revised 2021). Read first/second/third and finally passed 2021-08-09.

Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy (2022). Workplace policy applying to Council, managers, supervisors and workers. No exact adoption date stated in body.

Workplace Violence Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Workplace Violence Policy (2022). Applies to all municipal employees, visitors, contractors, vendors. No exact adoption date stated in body.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Social Media Policy and Procedure, verified 2026-06-10.

Social Media Policy and Procedure

Summary: City of Quinte West Corporate Social Media Policy and Procedure, approved by Mayor & Council. Document dates: approved 2020-06-22, effective 2021-06-01.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Asset Management Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Asset Management Policy

Summary: City of Quinte West Corporate Policy A09-POLICY-0038, Asset Management Policy. Approval Authority Council; Effective Date 2019-06-03; last reviewed 2025-02-19. Adopting by-law 25-021. Consolidated policy kept; amendment by-law dropped as duplicate.


Answer: The City of Quinte West, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards By-law 19-016, verified 2026-06-10.

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards By-law 19-016

Summary: By-law 19-016 adopting a Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards for the City of Quinte West. Read first/second/third and finally passed 2019-03-04.


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

Corporate policies

Summary: City of Quinte West corporate policies index page.


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

AI Policy considered for Quinte West (Quinte News)

Summary: Local news coverage: on 2026-04-22 Quinte West Council reviewed a staff report on AI risks and approved adopting the Eastern Ontario IT Collaborative AI framework governing when/how municipal staff may use AI. Reports it was approved without debate.


Answer: In the Town of Rainy River, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Chief Fire Official; allowed conditions: Small confined fire <1m diameter/height in fire pit, supervised at all times; gas BBQs exempt; recreational fires exempt from 7am-7pm time limits; fines: $350.00 per response for repeat non-compliance; $350.00 per hour for uncontrolled fire response. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 1626-15, verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 1626-15

Summary: Controls and regulates open air burning, including times for fires, precautions, fire permits, fees, exemptions, and enforcement.

Small confined fire <1m diameter/height in fire pit, supervised at all times; gas BBQs exempt; recreational fires exempt from 7am-7pm time limits

$350.00 per response for repeat non-compliance; $350.00 per hour for uncontrolled fire response

s. 5.1: "No person(s) or owner(s) of land shall set a fire...without first having obtained a fire permit from the Chief Fire Official"

s. 5.3.3: "Receives approval from the Chief Fire Official to conduct the burn"


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 1614-15, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 1614-15

Summary: Comprehensive zoning by-law regulating land uses, zones, development standards, parking, home occupations, and related land-use provisions.


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Handicap Parking By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Handicap Parking By-law

Summary: Official by-law page lists an adopted by-law establishing and regulating accessible parking locations.


Answer: In the Town of Rainy River, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of rubbish, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, long grass/noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, pests, dead trees; surface conditions must not be unsightly; enforcement: Officer issues order to comply; if not remedied, municipality may carry out repairs or clearance at owner's expense; costs added to tax roll as municipal property taxes. Source: Property Standards By-law 1688-18, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 1688-18

Summary: Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within Rainy River, including buildings, yards, safety, orders, appeals, and enforcement.

Yards must be free of rubbish, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, long grass/noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, pests, dead trees; surface conditions must not be unsightly

Officer issues order to comply; if not remedied, municipality may carry out repairs or clearance at owner's expense; costs added to tax roll as municipal property taxes


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Snow Vehicles By-law, verified 2026-06-09.

Snow Vehicles By-law

Summary: Official by-law page lists an adopted by-law governing operation of motorized snow vehicles within Town jurisdiction.


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

By-Laws

Summary: Official Town of Rainy River by-law page listing adopted by-laws and direct document links.


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 4 adopted policies on file: Accounts Receivable Policy (F-7); Collection Policy (F-6); Strategic Asset Management Policy (F-20); Tangible Capital Assets Policy (F-9), verified 2026-06-10.

Accounts Receivable Policy (F-7)

Summary: Town of Rainy River finance policy F-7 governing accounts receivable procedures, invoicing, interest and collection actions. Approved by Motion #08-236 on November 10, 2008.

Collection Policy (F-6)

Summary: Town of Rainy River finance policy F-6 defining tax billing and overdue property tax collection procedures. Approved by Motion #08-209 on October 20, 2008 (reviewed/revised December 11, 2017).

Strategic Asset Management Policy (F-20)

Summary: Town of Rainy River strategic asset management policy F-20 formalizing the municipality's asset management framework. Approved by Motion #19-022 and By-law 1706-19 on February 11, 2019.

Tangible Capital Assets Policy (F-9)

Summary: Town of Rainy River finance policy F-9 governing capitalization and accounting of tangible capital assets per PSAB 3150. Approved by Motion #10-186 on October 12, 2010.


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Code of Conduct - Members of Council (HR-8), verified 2026-06-10.

Code of Conduct - Members of Council (HR-8)

Summary: Town of Rainy River code of conduct for members of Council (Schedule A to By-Law 1644-16). Approved by By-Law 1644-16 on October 11, 2016.


Answer: The Town of Rainy River, Ontario has 3 adopted policies on file: By-Law 1413-02 - Provision of Notice; Policy for Unplugging Private Sanitary Sewer Services (PW-3); Recognition of Service Policy (HR-7), verified 2026-06-10.

By-Law 1413-02 - Provision of Notice

Summary: Town of Rainy River by-law prescribing the form, manner and times for the provision of public notice under the Municipal Act, 2001. Read and finally passed December 30, 2002.

Policy for Unplugging Private Sanitary Sewer Services (PW-3)

Summary: Town of Rainy River public works procedure PW-3 outlining responsibilities for unplugging private sanitary sewer services. Approved by Motion #18-147 (By-law 1697-18) on November 13, 2018.

Recognition of Service Policy (HR-7)

Summary: Town of Rainy River human resources policy HR-7 on staff and Council service awards and retirement recognition. Approved by Motion #09-243 on December 14, 2009.

Plans & Policies

Summary: Official Town of Rainy River plans and policies index page.


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


Answer: In the Township of Ramara, Ontario, quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; construction hours: prohibited 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; exemptions: Municipal operations, snow removal, agricultural operations, fireworks with approval, special events with permit, trains.; fines: $200.00. Source: Noise By-law 2018.44 (Lagoon City), verified 2026-06-10.

Noise By-law 2018.44 (Lagoon City)

Summary: Township of Ramara By-law 2018.44 to regulate the emission of sound in Lagoon City.

Municipal operations, snow removal, agricultural operations, fireworks with approval, special events with permit, trains.

Schedule "E", Column 3: "$200.00" (all items)


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Prohibit Feeding Wildlife By-law 2022.95, verified 2026-06-10.

Prohibit Feeding Wildlife By-law 2022.95

Summary: Township of Ramara By-law 2022.95 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife.


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law 2020.11, verified 2026-06-10.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law 2020.11

Summary: Township of Ramara By-law 2020.11 regulating short-term rental accommodation (on official civicweb portal).


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Building By-law; Zoning By-law 2005.85 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-10.

Building By-law

Summary: Township of Ramara Building By-law (on official civicweb portal).

Zoning By-law 2005.85 (Consolidated)

Summary: Township of Ramara Zoning By-law 2005.85, office consolidation (current consolidated copy).


Answer: In the Township of Ramara, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park a vehicle on any Township road overnight during the prohibited months; 'overnight' means 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 'prohibited months' means November 15th through April 15th of the following year.; fines: Fines as listed in Schedule "C" attached to and forming part of this bylaw.. Source: Parking By-law (Consolidated 2021), verified 2026-06-10.

Parking By-law (Consolidated 2021)

Summary: Township of Ramara consolidated Parking By-law (to April 2021).

No person shall park a vehicle on any Township road overnight during the prohibited months; 'overnight' means 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 'prohibited months' means November 15th through April 15th of the following year.

Fines as listed in Schedule "C" attached to and forming part of this bylaw.


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fireworks By-law 2019.40, verified 2026-06-10.

Fireworks By-law 2019.40

Summary: Township of Ramara Fireworks By-law 2019.40 (on official civicweb portal).


Answer: In the Township of Ramara, Ontario, licence required: True; who must license: Hawkers/peddlers, salvage/wrecking yards, refreshment vehicles, and kennels (boarding/breeding/hunting/competition/predator control, over 3 dogs); fee: As prescribed by Council as amended from time to time; consult Fee Schedule (Schedule "A" references "Licensing Fees and Charges Bylaw"); renewal: Annual, expires December 31 of year issued. Source: Business Licensing By-law 2013.20, verified 2026-06-10.

Business Licensing By-law 2013.20

Summary: Township of Ramara By-law 2013.20 for the provision of licensing various businesses in the Township.

Hawkers/peddlers, salvage/wrecking yards, refreshment vehicles, and kennels (boarding/breeding/hunting/competition/predator control, over 3 dogs)

As prescribed by Council as amended from time to time; consult Fee Schedule (Schedule "A" references "Licensing Fees and Charges Bylaw")

Annual, expires December 31 of year issued


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fees and Charges By-law, verified 2026-06-10.

Fees and Charges By-law

Summary: Township of Ramara Fees and Charges By-law (on official civicweb portal).


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

Bylaws

Summary: Official Township of Ramara by-laws listing page.


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Purchasing and Procurement Policy (Bylaw 2026.26), verified 2026-06-10.

Purchasing and Procurement Policy (Bylaw 2026.26)

Summary: Township of Ramara by-law 2026.26 establishing and maintaining policies for the procurement of goods, services and construction per Municipal Act s.270(1). Read three times and finally passed April 13, 2026.


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

Winter Control Policy

Summary: Township of Ramara Municipal Works winter control policy (W-01-12) meeting Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. Adopted by Council April 16, 2012.


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

Social Media Policy

Summary: Township of Ramara policy setting standards for use and management of social media by employees, Council, volunteers and boards. Council approval March 23, 2026 (supersedes the 2022 policy).


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, verified 2026-06-10.

Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy

Summary: Township of Ramara finance policy establishing principles for the maintenance, management and accounting of reserves and reserve funds. Policy adopted November 2020 (no exact day stated).


Answer: The Township of Ramara, Ontario has 5 adopted policies on file: Economic Development Strategy; Public Art Loan and Donation Policy; Sale of Surplus Land Policy; Strategic Plan 2023-2026; Township of Ramara Official Plan (2025), verified 2026-06-10.

Economic Development Strategy

Summary: Township of Ramara Economic Development Strategy setting mission, vision and strategic goals for economic development. No formal adoption date stated on source page.

Public Art Loan and Donation Policy

Summary: Township of Ramara policy governing the appropriateness, selection and display of donated (permanent) or loaned (temporary) public art in municipal spaces.

Sale of Surplus Land Policy

Summary: Township of Ramara policy governing the sale and disposition of surplus municipal land per Municipal Act s.270(1). Dated June 27, 2022.

Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Summary: Township of Ramara 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (final plan presented to Council August 28, 2023). No explicit adoption date on source page.

Township of Ramara Official Plan (2025)

Summary: Township of Ramara Official Plan, adopted by Council June 2, 2025 through By-law 2025.36 and approved with modifications by the County of Simcoe (Feb 2026). Land-use planning policy document.

Policies

Summary: Township of Ramara municipal policies index page listing commonly accessed adopted policies.


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


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, quiet hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (most activities; some prohibited at all times); construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; exemptions: Emergency vehicles, municipal service vehicles, mining activities, religious activities, and clerk-permitted activities; fines: $250.00–$500.00. Source: Noise By-Law No. 1083-08, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise By-Law No. 1083-08

Summary: Regulates noise in the Municipality of Red Lake, including schedules of regulated noises by time of day and set fines.

9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (most activities; some prohibited at all times)

Emergency vehicles, municipal service vehicles, mining activities, religious activities, and clerk-permitted activities

Schedule "A" Items 6, 8: "Prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m."


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: A dog is at large when not under direct control of a competent person; control requires a leash held by that person.; fines: not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs. Source: Animal Control By-Law No. 02-2024, verified 2026-06-09.

Animal Control By-Law No. 02-2024

Summary: Regulates the keeping and licensing of animals in the Municipality of Red Lake, including dog licensing, kennels, running at large, impoundment, and enforcement.

A dog is at large when not under direct control of a competent person; control requires a leash held by that person.

not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, winter parking ban: No person shall park or permit any vehicle to be parked on any highway between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 am daily from November 1st to April 30th inclusive of the following year.. Source: Parking By-Law No. 81-2016, verified 2026-06-09.

Parking By-Law No. 81-2016

Summary: Regulates parking in the Municipality of Red Lake, with listed amending by-laws on the official municipal by-law page.

No person shall park or permit any vehicle to be parked on any highway between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 am daily from November 1st to April 30th inclusive of the following year.


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, standards: Yards must be kept free of rubbish, abandoned/wrecked vehicles and machinery, long grass, noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, injurious pests, and dead or decayed trees.; enforcement: Owner must repair/maintain property to comply with standards, or property shall be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris and left levelled and graded.. Source: Property Standards By-Law No. 23-01, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-Law No. 23-01

Summary: Establishes property standards for lands and buildings in the Municipality of Red Lake, with amendments listed on the official by-law page.

Yards must be kept free of rubbish, abandoned/wrecked vehicles and machinery, long grass, noxious weeds, dilapidated structures, injurious pests, and dead or decayed trees.

Owner must repair/maintain property to comply with standards, or property shall be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris and left levelled and graded.


Answer: The Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Snowmobiles By-Law No. 5-01, verified 2026-06-09.

Snowmobiles By-Law No. 5-01

Summary: Official Red Lake by-law listing for snowmobile regulation and amendments.


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Water and Sewer Works By-Law Nos. 949-07 and 1557-11, verified 2026-06-09.

Water and Sewer Works By-Law Nos. 949-07 and 1557-11

Summary: Regulates municipal water and sewer works in Red Lake.


Answer: In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, sorting required: False; container or bag limit: Receptacles 50–120 L, max 15 kg; containers max 300 L, 43" tall, 26" diameter; any number of receptacles collected if each has a bag tag; accepted or banned: Glass, styrofoam, plastic bags banned from recycling; furniture, appliances, dead animals, asbestos, automotive parts banned curbside; fee: Bag tag required per receptacle; fee per tag set in User Fees and Charges By-Law. Source: Waste Management By-Law No. 77-2018, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Management By-Law No. 77-2018

Summary: Regulates waste management in the Municipality of Red Lake.

Receptacles 50–120 L, max 15 kg; containers max 300 L, 43" tall, 26" diameter; any number of receptacles collected if each has a bag tag

Glass, styrofoam, plastic bags banned from recycling; furniture, appliances, dead animals, asbestos, automotive parts banned curbside

Bag tag required per receptacle; fee per tag set in User Fees and Charges By-Law

Schedule "A" — "Recyclable items do not have to be sorted"

Schedule "A" (Non-Recyclable Materials); Schedule "C" (Non-Collectable Waste Curbside)


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

By-Laws and Resolutions

Summary: Official Municipality of Red Lake page listing frequently requested adopted by-laws and links to by-law documents.


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


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Noise Control, verified 2026-06-09.

Noise Control

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page lists Noise Control among municipal by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Dog and Cat Licensing, verified 2026-06-09.

Dog and Cat Licensing

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page lists dog and cat licensing among municipal by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning By-law 2013-1080, verified 2026-06-09.

Zoning By-law 2013-1080

Summary: Official Red Rock zoning by-law PDF regulating land use and development.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Winter Parking, verified 2026-06-09.

Winter Parking

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page lists Winter Parking among municipal by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Property Standards Bylaw, verified 2026-06-09.

Property Standards Bylaw

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page describes property standards complaints, enforcement measures, and links residents to the Property Standards Bylaw.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: ATVs on Municipal Highways, verified 2026-06-09.

ATVs on Municipal Highways

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page lists ATVs on Municipal Highways among municipal by-laws.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water Meters, verified 2026-06-09.

Water Meters

Summary: Official Red Rock by-law page lists Water Meters among municipal by-laws.


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

Municipal Plans, Policies & By-laws

Summary: Official Township of Red Rock municipal by-laws page listing property standards, dog and cat licensing, water meters, noise control, ATVs on municipal highways, zoning, winter parking, tree canopy, official plan, and related municipal documents.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Community Feedback, verified 2026-06-09.

Community Feedback

Summary: Official Township feedback and complaints page for submitting concerns, compliments, and service feedback.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Asset Management Plan, verified 2026-06-09.

Asset Management Plan

Summary: Township asset management plan page for municipal infrastructure lifecycle planning and financial sustainability.


Answer: The Township of Red Rock, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

Summary: Accessibility customer-service policy page covering municipal service standards for people with disabilities.

By-laws & Policies

Summary: Official Red Rock document-library portal linked from the Township site for by-laws and policies.


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


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer Use By-law No. 055-2013; Water By-law No. 059-2016, verified 2026-06-10.

Sewer Use By-law No. 055-2013

Summary: Regional by-law defining and governing the use of the Region's sewer works.

Water By-law No. 059-2016

Summary: Regional by-law regulating the water supply system and establishing water rates and charges in Durham Region (amends By-law 89-2003).


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waste Management By-law No. 046-2011, verified 2026-06-10.

Waste Management By-law No. 046-2011

Summary: Regional by-law consolidating and regulating waste management services in Durham Region. Note: superseded by By-law 2024-009 per the official page.


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

Durham Region By-Laws

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


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

Asset Management

Summary: Regional asset management page for infrastructure assets, lifecycle planning, service levels, and financing.


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

Strategic Plan

Summary: Regional strategic plan page setting Council and corporate priorities for Durham Region.


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


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, fines: not less than 20 dollars Canadian and not more than 200 dollars Canadian (general); set fines $20.00–$100.00 (Schedule 29). Source: Traffic By-law 1984-1, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law 1984-1

Summary: Regulates traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of Halton Region.

not less than 20 dollars Canadian and not more than 200 dollars Canadian (general); set fines $20.00–$100.00 (Schedule 29)


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, billing basis: metered. Source: Drinking Water System By-law 71-19, verified 2026-06-09.

Drinking Water System By-law 71-19

Summary: Respects supply of water, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement and extension of drinking water systems, water rates and charges, and backflow prevention in Halton Region.

"metered water rates" (s. 39.11, 39.12); Regional Water Meter defined as measuring water "for billing purposes"

Wastewater By-law 2-03

Summary: Official Halton by-law page lists By-law 2-03 as regulating and controlling discharges into regional sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works, and tributary sewer systems.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, collection schedule: Garbage: every other week (residential); weekly for organic waste and recyclables (residential); once a week for commercial/industrial garbage. Yard Waste: March to December, every other week.; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Residential: 3 Garbage Receptacles per unit; up to 3 additional with Garbage Tag. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional: 6 Garbage Receptacles per property. Residential Bulk Waste: 3 items per scheduled collection day.; accepted or banned: Banned: hazardous waste, WEEE, biomedical waste, liquid waste, tires, automotive parts, dead animals, construction debris.. Source: Waste Collection By-law 123-12, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Collection By-law 123-12

Summary: Establishes and implements single-tier waste management throughout Halton Region.

Garbage: every other week (residential); weekly for organic waste and recyclables (residential); once a week for commercial/industrial garbage. Yard Waste: March to December, every other week.

Residential: 3 Garbage Receptacles per unit; up to 3 additional with Garbage Tag. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional: 6 Garbage Receptacles per property. Residential Bulk Waste: 3 items per scheduled collection day.

Banned: hazardous waste, WEEE, biomedical waste, liquid waste, tires, automotive parts, dead animals, construction debris.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, schedule scope: fees and charges for services provided by Halton Region. Source: Fees and Charges By-law 47-25, verified 2026-06-09.

Fees and Charges By-law 47-25

Summary: Official Halton by-law page lists the current fees and charges by-law for services provided by Halton Region.

"a by-law to establish the fees and charges for services provided by Halton Region"


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

Halton Region By-Laws

Summary: Official Halton Region by-law page listing frequently requested regional by-laws and links to adopted by-law documents.


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessibility, verified 2026-06-09.

Accessibility

Summary: Halton Region accessibility page for accessibility planning, standards, and accountability requirements.


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


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, winter parking ban: No parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. within the municipal boundaries set out in Schedule "C1" of this by-law; no seasonal/winter dates stated in the body text; fines: not less than five dollars ($5.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Source: Traffic By-law No. 89-2000, verified 2026-06-09.

Traffic By-law No. 89-2000

Summary: Regulates traffic and parking on Niagara regional roads.

No parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. within the municipal boundaries set out in Schedule "C1" of this by-law; no seasonal/winter dates stated in the body text

not less than five dollars ($5.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)


Answer: The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sewer Use By-law No. 2024-51, verified 2026-06-09.

Sewer Use By-law No. 2024-51

Summary: Regulates discharges to Niagara Region sanitary and storm sewer systems and repeals By-law No. 27-2014.


Answer: In the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, collection schedule: Garbage: every-other-week for Type A, B, E, F Premises; weekly for Type C and D Premises. Green Bin (organics): weekly for all types. Recycling (Type C–F): weekly.; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Type A: 2 garbage containers per self-contained unit; Type B: 2/unit up to max 24/building; Type C/D: max 4; Type E/F: max 8. Max weight 22.7 kg (50 lbs) per container.; accepted or banned: Banned curbside: EEE, batteries, grass clippings, white goods, sharps, hazardous waste, construction/demolition materials. Accepted organics include food waste and pet waste.. Source: Waste Management System By-law No. 2022-32, verified 2026-06-09.

Waste Management System By-law No. 2022-32

Summary: Regulates the use of Niagara Region's solid waste management system.

Garbage: every-other-week for Type A, B, E, F Premises; weekly for Type C and D Premises. Green Bin (organics): weekly for all types. Recycling (Type C–F): weekly.

Type A: 2 garbage containers per self-contained unit; Type B: 2/unit up to max 24/building; Type C/D: max 4; Type E/F: max 8. Max weight 22.7 kg (50 lbs) per container.

Banned curbside: EEE, batteries, grass clippings, white goods, sharps, hazardous waste, construction/demolition materials. Accepted organics include food waste and pet waste.

Fees for drop-off at Regional Drop-Off Locations set in Region's Fees and Charges By-law; no curbside collection fee stated.

s. 1.45 (Non-Collectable Material); s. 1.32 (Green Bin Material)