Close Alert Banner
Close Old Browser Notification
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.
Skip to Content
Township of Springwater Logo
Contact Us
  • Living Here
    View our Building Permits page

    Building Permits

    Animal Services
    Cemeteries
    Community-Based Strategic Plan
    Community Broadband
    Community Safety and Well-Being
    Environment
    Fire and Emergency Services
    Garbage and Recycling
    Grants and Assistance Programs
    Healthcare
    Home and Property
    Library
    Maps
    Roads and Sidewalks
    Schools
    Social Services
    Transit
    Water and Sewer
    Winter Maintenance
  • Recreation and Culture

    Recreation Programs

    Arena
    Camps
    Community Garden
    Community Recreation Associations
    Conservation Areas
    Culture
    Event Calendar
    Facility Rentals
    History and Heritage
    Holiday Events
    Outdoor Rinks
    Parks and Facilities
    Recreation Programs
    Splash Pad
    Sport Groups and Associations
    Sports Fields
    Trails
    Volunteering
  • Business and Development
    View our Community Improvement Plan page

    Community Improvement Plan

    Bids and Tenders
    Business Directory
    Business Grants and Incentives
    Business Resources and Partners
    Capital Projects
    Commercial and Industrial Hubs
    Community Profile
    Current Development
    Development Charges
    Economic Development
    Farming and Agriculture
    Hasty Tract
    Official Plan
    Property Taxes
    Planning and Development
  • Township Hall

    My Springwater

    Accessibility
    Agendas and Minutes
    Applications, Licences and Permits
    Bids and Tenders
    Budget and Finance
    By-Laws and Enforcement
    Careers
    Claims
    Commissioning
    Committees and Boards
    Contact Us
    Customer Service Standards
    Elections
    Freedom of Information
    Have Your Say
    Integrity Commissioner
    Mayor and Council
    Newsroom
    Online Payments
    View More...
I Want To...
  • ApplyView More +
    • Bids and Tenders
    • Building Permits
    • Business Licence
    • Careers
    • Dog Licence
  • PayView More +
    • Municipal Taxes
    • Parking Ticket
    • Recreation Program
    • Water and Wastewater Bill
  • Report a Concern
    • Submit a Claim

      by-law patch on jacket

      By-laws and Enforcement

      HomeTownship HallBy-Laws and Enforcement
      • Open new window to share this page via FacebookFacebook
      • Open new window to share this page via LinkedInLinkedIn
      • Open new window to share this page via TwitterTwitter
      • Email This page Email

      More in this Section...

      • By-Laws and Enforcement
        • Sign Permits
      • View Full Township Hall Menu
        • Accessibility
        • Agendas and Minutes
        • Applications, Licences and Permits
          • Building Permits and Applications
          • Burn Permits
          • Planning Applications
        • Bids and Tenders
        • Budget and Finance
        • Careers
          • Fire Recruitment
        • Claims
        • Commissioning
        • Committees and Boards
        • Contact Us
        • Customer Service Standards
        • Elections
          • Online Voter Services
        • Freedom of Information
        • Have Your Say
        • Integrity Commissioner
        • Mayor and Council
          • Agendas and Minutes
          • Council Meeting Calendar
          • Council Meeting Webcasts
          • County Highlights
          • Declaration of Interest
          • Elections
          • Speaking Before Council
        • Newsroom
        • Online Payments
        • Our Story
        • Report a Concern
        • Volunteering

      The By-law Enforcement team is committed to serving, protecting and providing a desired quality of life for residents and visitors. The By-law Enforcement department operates on a complaint basis and investigates infractions related to animal control, noise, property maintenance, parking, illegal dumping and zoning.

      Enforcement Requests

      By-law enforcement responds on a complaint basis. All enforcement requests are confidential.

      Report a Concern

      By-law directory

      Below are our most frequently requested municipal by-laws. If you don't see what you're looking for, or need a by-law in an alternative format, contact Customer Service at 705-728-4784 or come to the Township Administration Centre.

      Events and meetings

      Council procedures

      The Procedure By-law governs the calling, place and proceeding of meetings.

      Special events

      The Special Events By-law regulates and governs the holding of special events on private or public property.

      Fees and charges

      Fees and charges by-law

      The Fees and Charges By-law outlines common fees and charges for municipal services.

      Property maintenance

      Clean, safe properties

      The Clean, Safe Properties By-law regulates property maintenance in a clean and safe manner.

      Development charges

      Development Charge By-law 2018-045 as amended by By-law 2021-117 impose development charges on land development.

      Donation/Collection Bins

      The Donation/Collection Bin By-law regulates donation - collection bins within the Township of Springwater

      Entrance Permit

      The Entrance Permit By-law regulates and governs the construction and alteration of entrances onto highways.

      Fill and site alteration

      The Fill and Site Alteration By-law regulates the dumping and placing of fill and site alterations.

      Littering

      The Littering By-law regulates littering and dumping on privately owned and public property in the Township of Springwater.

      Outdoor furnaces

      The Outdoor Furnace By-law regulates the use and installation of heating and cooking appliances.

      Signs

      The Signs and Advertising Devices Regulation By-law regulates the erection and maintenance of signs and other advertising devices. 

      Sign permits are required for all permanent and most temporary signs. To view the the application form and find out more information, visit our Sign Permits webpage.

      Watering restrictions

      The Water Restrictions By-law manages and regulates the municipal water consumption in the Township of Springwater.

      Licensing

      Business licensing

      The Business License By-law (and 2012-014 amendment) manages and regulates:

      • Kennels
      • Campgrounds
      • Refreshment vehicles
      • Auctioneers
      • Gun clubs and shooting ranges

      Backyard Chickens

      The Backyard Chicken License By-law regulates the keeping of backyard Chickens

      Council has approved a Backyard Chicken Pilot program for all properties within Springwater. The pilot program has now commenced and will end on October 7, 2023. To view the the application form and find out more information, visit our Backyard Chickens webpage.

      Parking and driving

      Off-road vehicles

      By-law 2020-013 and By-law 2021-040 regulate off-road vehicles on municipal highways and properties in the Township of Springwater.

      Temporary road closure or occupancy

      The Temporary Road Closure or Occupancy By-law provides for temporary road occupancy and closures.

      Traffic and parking

      The Traffic and Parking By-law regulates parking within the Township of Springwater. Looking for more information or want to pay a parking ticket? Visit our parking page.

      Snowmobiles

      The Regulate Snowmobiles By-law regulates and prohibits the operation of motorized snow vehicles upon Township sidewalks and property.

      Safety and noise

      Animal control

      The Animal Control By-law regulates the licensing and control of domestic animals.

      Fires

      Our Open Air Burning By-law regulates and governs recreational and open burn fires in the Township of Springwater.

      Stoop and Scoop

      The Stoop and Scoop By-law requires any person who owns, controls or harbours a domestic animal to remove feces left by the domestic animal on public or private property.

      Noise

      The Noise By-law prohibits and regulates unusual noises and noises likely to disturb community members.

      Zoning

      Check our Zoning By-law Page to view the Township's Zoning By-law.

      Contact Us

      For additional information on By-law Enforcement call the Township of Springwater at 705-728-4784 x2101.

      page subscription iconSubscribe to this Page

      Contact Us

      Footer Logo

      © 2019 Township of Springwater
      2231 Nursery Road
      Minesing, ON L9X 1A8

      Living HereRecreation and CultureBusiness and DevelopmentTownship Hall
      Contact Information

      Phone: 705-728-4784
      After Hours Phone: 1-800-489-8956
      General Fax: 705-728-6957
      Finance Fax: 705-728-2759
      Email Us

      Hours of Operation

      Monday to Friday
      8:30 am to 5:30 pm
      Closed on statutory holidays

      Follow Us
      View our Twitter PageTwitter View our Facebook PageFacebook View our Instagram PageInstagram View our YouTube PageYouTube
      A to Z ServicesSitemapAccessibilityPrivacy StatementWebsite FeedbackReport a ConcernContact Us