By-laws and Enforcement

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 by-law

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

Clean, safe properties

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

Development Charges

Development Charges By-law 2023-070 as amended 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.

Property Maintenance Standards

All properties need to meet the minimum requirements laid out in the Property Standards By-law.

If you have a concern regarding a property (e.g. derelict vehicles and boats, long grass and damaged trees or buildings) within the Township, please submit your concern to the By-law Enforcement Department using the Township's online portal.

To appeal an order under the Property Standards By-law, please complete the online property standards appeal application. 

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.

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.

Short-Term Rental Licensing Accommodations

The Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law​​ 2024-068, as amended; for the Township of Springwater stipulates that operators and owners of all Short-Term Accommodations within the Township are required to obtain an annual licence to operate. Complete the Application online. 

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.

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 as amended by By-law 2023-108 prohibits and regulates unusual noises and noises likely to disturb community members.