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HomeMunicipal ServicesBy-laws and Policies

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 

Bylaw Index

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

 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

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

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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