By-laws and Enforcement

Staff continue to respond to all safety concerns. As priority is being given to safety matters, all other by-law concerns will be responded to at staffs earliest convenience, via telephone, email and/or registered mail.

COVID-19 Enforcement

Complaints about:	Who to Call:
Use of closed parks, outdoor amenities and municipal property Operation of non-essential businesses	Springwater By-law Enforcement Department E-mail By-law or 705-728-4784 x2101
Gatherings of more than five people	OPP Non-emergency Line: 1-888-310-1122 or OPP Online Reporting Tool
Price gouging	Province of Ontario 1-800-889-9768

Enforcement Requests

For enforcement requests, contact the Township of Springwater at 705-728-4784 x2101 (business hours) or 1-800-489-8956 (after hours). You can also report a problem online.

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.

Cut and fill

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

Development charges

The Development Charges By-law imposes development charges on land development.

Entrance Permit

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

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.

Watering restrictions

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

Waste control

The Waste Control By-law prohibits discarding waste material on private or municipal property, and regulates the maintenance of properties in clean and clear conditions.

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

Parking and driving

Off-road vehicles

The Off-Road Vehicles By-law regulates the operation of off-road vehicles on municipal roads and properties.

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.

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.