Contact(s)
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 |
You can find more information on our Procurement Policy By-Law page |
| Fees and Charges |
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Council & Committee |
You can find more on our Mayor, Council and Committees page |
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Public Notice |
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Building and Property Standards
| Trees |
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| Building |
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| Development Charges |
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| Site Plan Guidelines |
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| Fences |
| You can find more information on our Boards and Committees page |
| Property Standards |
You can find more information on our Property Standards page. |
| Lot Maintenance |
You can find more information on our Property Standards page. |
| Pool Enclosures |
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| Sewer Use |
| Click to download full By-Law (PDF) |
| Signs |
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| Winter Maintenance - Snow Removal |
You can find more information on our Seasonal Maintenance page |
| Water Use |
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Transient Traders
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Transient Traders Business Licence |
You can find more information on our Application, Licences and Permits page. |
| Lottery Sales |
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:
Please not Off-Road Vehicles are not permitted on:
You will find more information on the Ministry of Transportation Website Resources |
| Traffic and Parking |
You can find more information on our Parking page |
| Parking on Private Property |
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Safety
| Animal Control |
You can find more information on our Animal Services page. |
| Exotic Animal |
You can find more information on our Animal Services page. |
| Fireworks |
You can find more information on our Fire By-Laws page |
| Littering |
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| Noise |
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| Open Air Burning |
You can find more information on our Fire By-Laws page |
Special Events
| Special Events |
You can find more information on our Application, Licences and Permits page. |
Zoning
Visit the Applications, Licences and Permits to review our Zoning By-law for information on criteria for home and farm occupations.