By-Laws

The Building By-law outlines the requirements around building and construction projects including building permit applications.

Review the consolidated 2024-31 Building By-law , which includes Fee Schedules, or request a copy from staff.

Review the Collection and Disposal of Waste By-law to learn more about garbage collection and waste disposal in the Township of Douro-Dummer.

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. 

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.

The Development Charges By-law outlines development fees and charges for new developments within the Township of Douro-Dummer.

The Responsible Dog Ownership By-law 2021-11 regulates the issuing of dog licences.

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.

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.

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:

• fireworks cannot be discharged during a burn ban
• flying lanterns are not permitted at any time
• anyone who discharges fireworks within 300m of a forest area cannot leave any unextinguished residue 

Please read the Open-Air Burning By-law for more information. 

There are also Federal regulations that apply to the use of fireworks:

• Consumer fireworks: acquisition and storage
• Acquiring and storing fireworks: Regulated quantities and locations
• Consumer fireworks safety 

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:

• Bingo lotteries
• Break open tickets
• Lottery schemes at bazaars
• Raffle lotteries

Learn how to apply for a lottery licence. 

The Mobile Canteen By-law licenses, regulates, and governs the operation of mobile canteens or refreshment vehicles in Douro-Dummer. Anyone wishing to own or operate a mobile canteen must apply for a business licence.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

The Procedural By-law outlines Council procedures for the Township of Douro-Dummer. This includes meeting procedures for all Council and Committee meetings.

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. 

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.

The Zoning By-law regulates land use, building and development projects for each property in the Township Douro-Dummer.