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Our By-law Enforcement Officers are responsible for the enforcement of municipal by-laws to ensure a safe, quiet and pleasant environment for all residents in the community.

The By-law Enforcement Officers investigate concerns such as noise complaints (e.g. barking dogs, loud music), property standards issues, littering/dumping, fences, portable signs and other matters concerning our by-laws.

Submit a Complaint Online

You can register a complaint if you feel someone is acting in contravention of one of North Perth's by-laws. You can file complaints about a variety of by-law concerns, including:

  • snow and ice on sidewalks
  • graffiti on private property
  • property standards and lot maintenance issues
  • proper licensing for a rental unit

Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for the purpose of responding to your request. By using our online portal the complaint is directed to an officer as quickly as possible.

Not all by-laws are enforced by the By-law Enforcement Officers. If you are unsure who to contact for questions, please call 519-291-2950 and they will direct your call. 

Urgent Complaints by Phone

For time-sensitive concerns such as illegal parking or noise complaints, call us so an officer can be dispatched as quickly as possible:

By-Law Enforcement Officers (during business hours)

  • 519-292-2050 

 OPP (After Hours) 

  • 1-888-310-1122

By-law Directory

Below are the most frequently requested Municipal by-laws. If you're looking for a different by-law, or need one in an alternate format, contact us at 519-292-2062 or Toll Free at 1-888-714-1993 or at pberfelz@northperth.ca. You may also find other by-laws and amendments on our full By-Law Directory.

Municipal Administration

Purchasing 
  • Regulates how the Municipality procures goods and service
  • Ensures consistency and fairness amongst bidders during the procurement process

You can find more information on our Procurement Policy By-Law page

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Fees and Charges
  • Outlines all common fees and charges for Municipal services

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Council & Committee

  • The Council & Committee Procedural By-law requires that the Procedural By-law shall provide for public notice of meetings

You can find more on our Mayor, Council and Committees page

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Public Notice

  • Regulates that the municipality shall provide notice to the public of the form, manner and times
  • To promote accountability and transparency between council and the public

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Building and Property Standards

Trees
  • Protects County trees against damage from private activities such as pruning or gardening
  • Visit Perth County By-Law page for additional information 
Building 
  • Regulates construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspection and related maters. 

 Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Development Charges
  • Regulates the development of any subject land in the Municipality of North Perth and the cost related to development
  • You can view the North Perth Development Charges Pamphlet for a summary of the Municipality's policy with respect to Development Charges.

 Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Site Plan Guidelines
  • Regulates the development of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential (over 2 units) properties 

 Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Fences
 You can find more information on our Boards and Committees page
Property Standards
  • Defines standards for maintaining a property in the Municipality of North Perth
  • Property owners must maintain the property and dwellings in a state of good repair

  • Includes stair railings, plumbing, electrical, fences, foundations, walls, windows and roofs etc

You can find more information on our Property Standards page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Lot Maintenance
  • Sets out grass cutting, garbage, weed control and material disposal standards

  • Includes dead, decayed or damaged trees and branches be removed

  • Regulates the basic standards for maintenance and aesthetics of exterior of a property in the Municipality of North Perth

You can find more information on our Property Standards page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Pool Enclosures 
  • Regulates minimum requirements for a safety enclosure around a swimming pool
  • Sets minimums for height, distance from water’s edge and locking gate requirements

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Sewer Use
 Click to download full By-Law (PDF)
Signs
  • Regulates where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas
  • Sets out the process and requirements for a sign permit

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Winter Maintenance - Snow Removal
  •  Outlines process for compliance and enforcement

You can find more information on our Seasonal Maintenance page

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Water Use
  •  Outlines how the Municipal Act relates to the bylaw 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Transient Traders

Transient Traders Business Licence

  • Businesses operating in Municipality of North Perth require a licence
  • All must comply with applicable fire and zoning regulations, and provide proof of insurance. 

You can find more information on our Application, Licences and Permits page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Lottery Sales
  • The Municipality works with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to regulate lottery licences
  • The Municipality issues licences and enforces the Gaming Control Act

  • Ensures licensees meet requirements under the Criminal Code of Canada and compliance with the terms and conditions of their licences

You can find more information on our Application, Licences and Permits page. 

Parking and Traffic

 Off-Road Vehicles
In order to understand if off-road vehicles are allowed on roadways in The Municipality of North Perth, please refer to the By-law to Regulate the Use of Off-road Vehicles (ORVs) on Municipal Roads.

Key points to consider when operating off-road vehicles where they are permitted:

  • Vehicle must meet the specifications of an off-road vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act
  • Vehicle shall be operated along the shoulder of road if available, or along edge of roadway
  • No person shall operate an off-road vehicle at a rate of speed greater than that identified under the Highway Traffic Act and Ontario Regulation 316/03 or any superseding legislation.

 

Please not Off-Road Vehicles are not permitted on:

  • any Community Centre grounds
  • any park, sports field, playground or walking trail
  • any cemetery
  • hospital grounds
  • near any churches or nursing homes

You will find more information on the Ministry of Transportation Website 

Resources

Off-Road Vehicles Act

Smart Ride Safe Ride Brochure

Smart Ride Safe Ride Video

Traffic and Parking
  • Regulates where you can park, stop and drive on roads in the Municipality of North Perth
  • Overnight parking on municipal streets and lots

  • Vehicles blocking a sidewalk or overhanging curbs

You can find more information on our Parking page

 Parking on Private Property
  •   Regulates parking in private spaces such as businesses or commercial properties

Safety

Animal Control
  • Regulates or prohibits animals in the Municipality of North Perth
  • Provides a system of licences, permits, approvals or registrations and imposes conditions and requirements
  • Regulates leashing and muzzling of dogs

You can find more information on our Animal Services page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Exotic Animal
  •  Restricts the owing, importing or exporting of prohibited animals laid out in the by-law

You can find more information on our Animal Services page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Fireworks
  • Regulates the sales and use of fireworks in the Municipality of North Perth

You can find more information on our Fire By-Laws page

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Littering
  • Prohibits the throwing, placing, or depositing of refuse or debris on private property or on property of the municipality.

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Noise
  • Provides the general limitations of sound levels and sources
  • Outlines general prohibitions and exemptions

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Open Air Burning 
  • Regulates the setting of open air fires
  • Establishes times when open air fires may be set and any exemptions

You can find more information on our Fire By-Laws page

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Special Events

Special Events
  • The Municipality regulates the holding of special events in North Perth. To apply for a permit you will need to complete an application.

You can find more information on our Application, Licences and Permits page. 

Click to download full By-Law (PDF)

Zoning 

Visit the Applications, Licences and Permits to review our Zoning By-law for information on criteria for home and farm occupations.

 

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