The Municipality of Lakeshore strives to make our community safe, healthy and enjoyable for everyone.
By-laws are created as a way to address issues and concerns of the community. They are created to protect the environment, public health, safety and to maintain a pleasant community for everyone.
Complaints regarding suspected Bylaw infractions can be reported to our Bylaw Compliance Team, by calling
(519) 728-2818 ext.238. Or visiting the Building and Bylaw service desk located at Town Hall
Below are the most commonly requested Bylaws.
| Property Standards |
| Property Standards 23-2018 is used to govern the maintenance and occupancy standards of private dwellings and other buildings |
| Yard Maintenance |
| Yard Maintenance 54-2018 sets out standards for the maintenance of property and unsightly condtitions |
| Zoning |
| Zoning Bylaw 2-2012 Governs the use of property and the location of buildings and structures |
| Animal Control |
| Dog Bylaw 46-2002 Provides regulations for the licensing and keeping of dogs within municipality Keeping of Animals Bylaw 40-2004 Regulates the keeping of all other animals within the municipality |
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Smoking |
| Smoking Bylaw 30-2015 Sets out regulations for the smoking or vaping of substances on municipal properties |
| Park Use |
| Park Use Bylaw 18-2016 Regulates the use of parks and open spaces within the municipality |
| Placement of Fill |
| Fill Bylaw 24-2011 Amended by 88-2015 and 76-2019 Governs the placement of fill and the grading of lands |
| Fences |
| Fences Bylaw 39-2018 Regulates the placement of fences and construction of swimming pool enclosures |
| Signs |
| Signs Bylaw 107-2007 Governs the erection of signs and other advertising devices |
| Open Burning |
| Open Burning Bylaw 61-2010 Is enforced by Lakeshore Fire and regulates open air burning and the issuance of burn permits |
| Noise |
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Noise Bylaw 106-2007 Enforced by the OPP and controls excessive noise. Please call 1-888-310-1122 to report complaints of excessive noise |
| Discharge of Firearms |
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Discharge of Firearms Bylaw 63-2007 Amended by 126-2009. Enforced by the OPP and regulates zones where the discharge of firearms is prohibited Please call 1-888-310-1122 to report complaints regarding the discharge of firearms |
Questions about Bylaws not listed above can be directed to our Clerks department
Policies
With the launch of our new website we are working to provide access to our policies in a new format.
Until the electronic policy files are available online, please contact the Clerks Department to have a specific policy sent to you by email or printed for pick-up.
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