By-laws and Enforcement
In the Township of Douro-Dummer, by-laws set standards and help us build a safe, respectful and clean community for all residents and visitors.
By-laws
To view copies of the Township's By-laws, contact the Clerk's Department.
Building By-law |
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The Building By-law outlines the requirements around building and construction projects including building permit applications. Review the 2021-74 Building By-law or request a copy from staff. |
Collection and Disposal of Waste By-law |
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Review the Collection and Disposal of Waste By-law to learn more about garbage collection and waste disposal in the Township of Douro-Dummer. |
Council Remuneration By-law |
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The By-Law 2022-37 to Provide for The Annual Paying of An Annual Allowance to The Members of Council for The Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer. |
Designation of Township as Site Plan Control Area By-law |
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The Designation of Township as Site Plan Control Area By-law established the Township of Douro-Dummer as a site plan control area and outlines planning and development regulations. |
Development Charges By-law |
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The Development Charges By-law [link pdf] outlines development fees and charges for new developments within the Township of Douro-Dummer. |
Dog Licensing By-law |
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The Dog Licensing By-law regulates the issuing of dog licences. |
Festivals and Parades By-law |
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The Festivals and Parades By-law outlines regulations for holding public events in the Township of Douro-Dummer. This includes parades, festivals, exhibitions and public entertainment. |
Filling, Cleaning, Clearing of Grounds, Yards and Vacant Lots By-law |
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The Filling, Cleaning, Clearing of Grounds, Yards and Vacant Lots By-law regulates maintenance standards for grounds, yards and vacant lots. This includes outlining the responsibility of property owners. Learn more about By-law 1999-79 - Yard By-law. |
Fireworks By-law |
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The Township does not have a fireworks specific by-law, nor do you require a permit to discharge fireworks in the Township; however there are rules to be followed from the Open-Air Burning By-law, specifically:
Please read the Open-Air Burning By-law for more information. There are also Federal regulations that apply to the use of fireworks: |
Lottery Licence Officer By-law |
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The Appointment of Lottery Licence Officer By-law regulates the appointment of a Lottery Licence Officer for the Township of Douro-Dummer. It also outlines regulations for issuing lottery licences for:
Learn how to apply for a lottery licence. |
Mobile Canteen By-law |
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The Mobile Canteen By-law regulates the licensing for mobile canteens or refreshment vehicles in Douro-Dummer. If you'd like to operate or own a mobile canteen, you need to apply for a business licence. |
Noise By-law and Nuisances By-law |
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The Noise By-law outlines noise prohibitions and regulations within the Township of Douro- Dummer. The by-law works to keep our community peaceful for residents, businesses and visitors. Learn more about By-law 2023-57- Prohibit or Regulate Noise. The Nuisances By-law regulates certain public nuisances within the Township of Douro-Dummer. Learn more about By-law 2023-56 - Prohibit and Regulate Certain Public Nuisances. |
Off-Road Vehicle By-law |
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The Off-Road Vehicle By-law regulates the use and operation of off-road vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles in the Township of Douro-Dummer. Off-Road Vehicles are only allowed on the Twelfth Line Road Dummer, Simpson Road and select County Roads.
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Open-Air Burning By-law |
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The Open-Air Burning By-law defines and regulates all open air burns including agricultural fires and campfires in Douro-Dummer. Learn how to apply for a burn permit. |
Parking and Traffic By-law |
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The Parking and Traffic By-law outlines parking regulations for all Township roads and parking lots. It also includes information about traffic regulations. Learn more about parking regulations. |
Planning Fee By-law |
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The Planning Fees By-law outlines the fees and charges associated with planning and development projects. Learn how to submit a planning application. |
Private Swimming Pools By-law |
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The Private Swimming Pools By-law regulates swimming pools on private property in the Township of Douro-Dummer. This includes issuing permits and swimming pool enclosure requirements. Learn more about By-law 1999-27 - Swimming Pool By-law. |
Procedural By-law |
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The Procedural By-law outlines Council procedures for the Township of Douro-Dummer. This includes meeting procedures for all Council and Committee meetings. |
Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy for Property By-law |
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The Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy for Property By-law regulates property maintenance standards including yards, parking, sewage, accessory buildings, garbage disposal and more. Learn more about By-law 1999-78 - Property Standards. |
User Fees and Charges By-law |
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The User Fees and Charges By-law is a comprehensive by-law that includes all fees and charges for accessing municipal programs and services. This includes permit, rental and application fees. View our user fees and charges here. |
Zoning By-law |
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The Zoning By-law regulates land use, building and development projects for each property in the Township Douro-Dummer. |
Complaints
If you would like to make a by-law complaint, please complete the By-law Complaint Form and submit it to our By-law Enforcement Officer. All by-law complaints need to be made in writing.
Please include the following details:
- Address or location where the by-law infraction took place
- Your contact information (name, address, phone number)
For more information regarding complaints, please see our Complaint Handling Policy. To learn more about the difference between an official by-law complaint and reporting a concern please email the Clerk's Department.
Noise complaints
To make a noise complaint during business hours please contact the By-law Enforcement Officer. For noise complaints outside of business hours, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police.
Codes of conduct for Township employees
To make a complaint regarding a Township service, please use the Report a Complaint form.
The following policies guide the conduct of Township employees: