By-Laws and Policies
Frequently requested by-laws and governance policies are provided on this page. By-laws and policies will be added when developed or updated, and approved by Norfolk County Council.
Filing a By-Law Complaint
If you wish to file a complaint regarding a suspected contravention of a Norfolk County by-law please complete and submit an electronic By-Law Complaint Form.
For assistance finding a by-law or policy
Please contact the Office of the County Clerk:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 6269
Submit a By-Law or Policy Information request form
Accessibility of documents
Documents are available in alternate formats upon request. If you require an accessible format or communication support, contact the Office of the County Clerk to discuss how we can meet your needs.
By-Laws
The following by-laws have been provided for 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, consult copies of the official by-laws and documents in the Office of the County Clerk.
- Animal Control By-Law 2014-46
- Building By-Law 2005-179
- Business Licensing By-Law 2020-17
- Burn By-law
- Development Charges By-Law 2019-100
- Election Signs By-Law 2022-30
- False Alarm Reduction By-Law PSB 2020-01
- Fees, see User Fees
- Fences
- Fireworks Regulating By-Law 2008-103
- Forestry By-Law
- Grading and Drainage By-Law 2017-04
- Licence to Hunt Pheasants and Rabbits By-Law 2018-70
- Lot Maintenance By-Law 2022-47
- Marriage – Civil Marriage Solemnization Services By-law 2023-55
- Noise By-Law 2010-84
- Oakwood Cemetery By-Law 2016-73
- Obstruction of Highways 2004-211
- Official Plan and Lakeshore Secondary Plan
- Parking Regulations 2011-189
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2012-84
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2012-133
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2014-45
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2014-96
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2016-29
- Amendment to Parking Regulations by 2017-71
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2018-31
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2019-58
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2019-116
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2020-22
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2020-47
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2021-70
- Amendment to Parking Regulation by 2020-121
- Procedure By-Law 2022-136
- Prohibiting the Depositing of Refuse onto Private or Municipal Property By-law 2004-213
- Property Standards By-Law 2024-12
- Public Parks Bylaw 2004-60
- Regulate Entrances onto Municipal Roads and Highways – By-Law 2016-32
- Sewer Use By-law
- Sign By-Law 2009-66
- Snow and Ice Removal By-Law 2002-259
- User Fees
- Waste Management By-Law 2013-164
- Watering Restrictions 2003-63
- Water Use By-Law 2013-65
- Zoning By-Law
Policies
- Accountability and Transparency – Policy EBS-48
- Capital Financing Policy – Policy FS-19
- Closure or Reduced Service Level Policy – Policy CAO-01
- Commemorative Naming Policy – Policy EBS-64
- Conference and Seminar Policy for Council Members – Policy MC-01
- Council Staff Relations – Policy CAO-10
- Donations and Taxable Receipts – Policy FS-07
- Encroachments upon Municipal Property – Policy CAO-13
- Environmental Remediation Grant – Policy DCS-12
- Establishment and Framework of Governance Policy and Administrative Directives
- Flag and Proclamation Policy – Policy CAO-25
- Ice Allotment and Conditions of Rental – Policy CSD-09
- Land Purchase and Sale Policy and Bylaw – Policy CS-60
- Municipal Alcohol Policy – Policy CSD-11
- Permanent Road Allowances, Lanes and Alleys Closure – POLICY EBS-22
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Members of Council – Policy CAO-12
- Property Tax Assistance for Low-Income Property Owners – Policy FS-28
- Property Tax Increment Grant – Policy DCS-07
- Purchasing Policy – Policy CS-02
- Respectful Workplace and Violence Prevention Policy – Policy HR-04
- Tax Collection Policy – Policy GP-005
- Tax Rebates for Charitable Organizations – Policy FS-18
- Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios – Policy CAO-22
