By-law Enforcement

The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is responsible for investigating all complaints regarding by-law violations, ensuring timely compliance with by-laws, enforcement by way of charges where appropriate, and handling inquiries about by-laws and enforcement procedures.

Complaint information is confidential unless disclosure is required by law. The decision to release of any enforcement information is the responsibility of the Clerk of the Township pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.

Complaints can be lodged either by clicking here to email the Municipal Law Enforcement Division or by phone at (519) 669-1647 extension 6106 and leaving a message. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

Below is a list of by-laws which are often the subject of complaints and violations. Please click on the link to read the by-law:

General Traffic and Parking By-law # 45-2002
Private Parking Lot By-law # 34-89
Property Standards By-law 57-2007
Noise By-law # 19-2002
Zoning By-law # 55-86

If I do decide to report violations what can I expect?

You can expect the Officer to ask for your name, address and phone number.
The Officer will then ask for the specifics of the complaint (where, when, what, how, who).
The complaint will be investigated.
Please be patient, enforcement is a process and can take time.

What about being a witness?

It is important to realize that successful enforcement is based on proving the facts of a violation.

In order for the enforcement process to function, independent witnesses are necessary to obtain convictions.

If you believe that reporting a by-law violation is important, please understand that you may be subpoenaed as a witness should charges be laid under any of the Township by-laws.