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
Enforcement is completed 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
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:
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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. 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.
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