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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.
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.
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
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Council procedures |
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The Procedure By-law governs the calling, place and proceeding of meetings. |
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Special events |
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The Special Events By-law regulates and governs the holding of special events on private or public property. |
Fees and charges
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Fees and charges by-law |
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The Fees and Charges By-law outlines common fees and charges for municipal services. |
Property maintenance
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Clean, safe properties |
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The Clean, Safe Properties By-law regulates property maintenance in a clean and safe manner. |
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Cut and fill |
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The Cut and Fill By-law regulates the dumping and placing of fill and site alterations. |
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Development charges |
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The Development Charges By-law imposes development charges on land development. |
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Donation/Collection Bins |
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The Donation/Collection Bin By-law regulates donation - collection bins within the Township of Springwater |
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Entrance Permit |
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The Entrance Permit By-law regulates and governs the construction and alteration of entrances onto highways. |
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Outdoor furnaces |
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The Outdoor Furnace By-law regulates the use and installation of heating and cooking appliances. |
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Signs |
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The Signs and Advertising Devices Regulation By-law regulates the erection and maintenance of signs and other advertising devices. |
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Watering restrictions |
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The Water Restrictions By-law manages and regulates the municipal water consumption in the Township of Springwater. |
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Waste control |
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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
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Business licensing |
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The Business License By-law (and 2012-014 amendment) manages and regulates:
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Backyard Chickens |
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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: |
Parking and driving
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Off-road vehicles |
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By-law 2020-013 and By-law 2021-040 regulate off-road vehicles on municipal highways and properties in the Township of Springwater. |
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Temporary road closure or occupancy |
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The Temporary Road Closure or Occupancy By-law provides for temporary road occupancy and closures. |
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Traffic and parking |
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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. |
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Snowmobiles |
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The Regulate Snowmobiles By-law regulates and prohibits the operation of motorized snow vehicles upon Township sidewalks and property. |
Safety and noise
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Animal control |
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The Animal Control By-law regulates the licensing and control of domestic animals. |
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Fires |
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Our Open Air Burning By-law regulates and governs recreational and open burn fires in the Township of Springwater. |
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Stoop and Scoop |
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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. |
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Noise |
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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.
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