By-Laws

By-Laws contained herein have been prepared in this format for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however it is not to be used in place of actual by-laws. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official by-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the Clerk. 519-426-5870.

Please note that Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment By-Laws are subject to an Appeal Period and are not effective until the Appeal Process has been completed. For Appeals and OMB Decisions, please direct inquiries to the Planning Department.

Below are the most requested by-laws.  For other by-laws not listed, please visit the Norfolk County CivicWeb website.

• Building By-Law 2005-179
  • Amendment to Building By-Law – 2011-131
• Business Licensing By-Law  2013-19
• Clean Yard By-Law  2005-127
• Development Charges By-Law  2009-165
• Election Signs By-Law 2010-107
• Dog Control By-Law 2005-267
• Regulating Setting of Fires By-Law 2012-01 
• Fireworks Regulating By-Law 2008-103
  • Amendment to Fireworks Regulating By-Law by 2010-111
  • Amendment to Fireworks Regulating By-Law by 2012-91
• Obstruction of Highways 2004-211
• Norfolk County Parking Regulations 2011-189 
  • Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2012-84
  • Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2012-133
• Procedure of Council 2012-220
• Grading and Drainage By-Law 2009-216
• Property Standards By-Law 2007-66
• Public Notice Policy 2008-25
• Norfolk County Sign By-Law 2009-66
• Snow and Ice Removal By-Law 2002-259
• Swimming Pool Fences By-Law 2002-260
• Taxi Cab Licensing By-Law 2013-74
• Tree Cutting By-Law 2006-170
• Watering Restrictions 2003-63
  • Amendment to Watering Restrictions 2009-53   May 15th to Sept 15th
  • Amendment to Watering Restrictions 2005-69   Simcoe Splash Pad
• Norfolk County Noise By-Law 2010-84
  • Amendment to Noise By-Law by 2012-155
• User Fees By-Law 2012-206
• Water Use By-Law 2013-65