By-laws & Policies

By-Laws and Policies

The Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes Ontario municipalities to create and enforce by-laws and policies to maintain the health, safety and wellness of their community.

Our most frequently requested by-laws and policies are available for download, below.  By-laws and policies passed by the Township since 2006 are also available online at the Algonquin Highlands CivicWeb Portal.  To view a by-law or policy passed prior to 2006, please contact the Clerk's Office.

Frequently Requested By-laws

By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. When available, consolidated versions including the original by-law and any subsequent amendments are combined. For accurate reference, contact the Clerk for copies of the official by-laws and documents.

If you require any of these documents in an alternative format please contact the Township Clerk by e-mail or phone 705-489-2379.

• ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles - By-law 2020-73 to permit all terrain vehicles and recreational off-road vehicles on the shoulder of municipal roads
• Building - By-law 2020-23 Respecting Contruction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections
• Clean and Clear - Clean and Clear By-Law 2023-11
• Docking/Mooring - By-law 2012-38 Docking and Mooring of Boats
• Dogs - By-law 2013-21 for the control of dogs
• Fees and charges - By-law 2022-114 Comprehensive Fees and Charges in effect January 1, 2023
• Firearms/Guns - By-law 2009-31 to Regulate and prohibit the discharge of guns or other firearms for the purpose of target practice
• Fireworks - By-Law 2020-72
• Garbage and Recycling - By-law 2012-15 Waste Management By-law (Consolidated)
• Noise - By-law 2013-30 to regulate Noise
• Parking - By-law 2022-76 to regulate and control parking
• Zoning - By-law 2003-22 Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (Consolidated)
• Zoning - By-Law 2003-22 Comprensive Zoning By-Law Schedules

Frequently Requested Policies

• Accountability and Transparency Policy
• Compressed Workweek Policy
• Concussion Awareness and Management Policy
• Customer Service Policy for Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities
• Disconnecting from Work Policy
• Integrated Accessibility Policy
• Level of Service Policy - Bear Lake Road
• Lottery Licensing Policy
• Purchasing Policy
• Shore Road Allowance Closing Policy
• Special Event Policy
• Volunteer Policy

Contact Information

Dawn Newhook
Municipal Clerk
Phone: 705-489-2379 Ext. 333
Email: dnewhook@algonquinhighlands.ca

Documents

By-law 09-31 Discharge of Guns or Other Firearms for the Purpose of Target Practice
By-Law 2012-3 Accountability and Transparency Policy
By-law 2012-38 Docking and Mooring of Boats
By-law 2013-12 Control of Dogs
By-law 2013-30 Noise
By-law 2020-23 Building Permit By-law
By-law 2022-76 Parking
Clean and Clear By-Law 2023-11
Parking Fines - Schedule A
Parking Fines - Schedule B
Policy - Compressed Workweek Policy
Policy - Concussion Awareness and Management Policy
Policy - Disconnecting from Work Policy 2022
Policy - Level of Service Policy (Bear Lake Road)
Policy - Lottery Licensing Policy
Policy - Purchasing Policy 2021
Policy - Shore Road Allowance Closing Policy
Policy - Special Event Policy
Policy - Volunteer Policy
Zoning By-law 2022-49
Zoning By-law 2022-49 Schedules