By-laws

Welcome to our by-law listing. All by-laws are listed below and organized by category. If you've traveled here from another page, please scroll down to find the by-law you are looking for. 

If you have any questions or can't find the by-law you are looking for, please contact our Clerk's Department. 

What is a By-Law?

By-laws are created as a way to address issues and concerns of the community. They are created to protect the environment, public health, safety and to maintain a pleasant community for everyone.

The Clerk's Office maintains a registry of by-laws and amendments enacted by Council, they can help you locate the by-law you need. Some frequently requested by-laws are provided below.

Accessibility

• Accessible Customer Service Policy
• Election – Accessible Policies and Procedures
• Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy
• Multi-year Accessibility Plan

Animal Services

• Animal Control / Kennel Licencing By-law
• Exotic Pets By-law
• Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law

Building, Planning and Development

• Bruce County Planning Services
• Building By-Law
• Development Charges
• Official Plan
• Parkland Dedication/Cash in Lieu of Parkland
• Payment in Lieu of Parking
• Swimming Pool Fences
• Wind Turbine Development Policy Amendment
• Zoning By-law
• Zoning Maps

Business Services

• Cannabis Store Application
• Community Improvement Plan
• Refreshment Vehicle Licence
• Regulate Signs and Other Advertising Devices
• Seasonal Mobile Watersport Equipment Rental Business

Cemetery

• Ripley Cemetery Regulating By-Law

Council and General Government

• Accountability and Transparency Policy
• Council and Committee Appointment By-Law
• Communications Policy
• Community Flag Raising Policy
• Community Support Policy
• Council and Committee Remuneration Policy
• Council and Staff Relations Policy
• Council Code of Conduct
• Decorum Policy for Public Meetings
• Integrity Commissioner By-Law
• Municipal Flag Raising Policy
• Notice Policy and Provisions
• Procedural By-Law
• Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination Policy
• RZone - Respect and Responsibility Policy
• Volunteer Policy By-Law

Environmental

• Algae Clean Up Policy Amendment
• Beach Management By-Law
• Drainage Assessment By-Law
• Manure Spreading
• Motorized Vehicles on the Beach
• Municipal Drain Environmental Improvement Initiative Policy By-Law
• Municipal Tree Cutting
• Shoreline Protection Policy By-Law
• Tree Preservation By-Law
• Tree Preservation By-law Maps
• Tree Replacement Policy

Finance, Fees and Taxes

• 2025 Budget By-Law
• 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law
• 2025 Tax Rate By-Law
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Fees
• 2026 Water and Wastewater Fees
• Administrative Monetary Penalties
• Adopt Revised Drainage Assessment Loan Policy
• Asset Management Policy
• Purchasing and Procurement Policy
• Refund Overpayment

Fire and Emergency Services

• Emergency Order
• Establish and Regulate Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services
• Fire Department Victory Rides
• Fire Prevention Program
• Municipal Emergency Response Plan
• Open-Air Burning By-Law

Property

• Clean and Clear Yards
• Entrance Way Policy
• Lawn Watering By-law
• Noise Control By-law
• Property Standards
• Public Nuisance By-Law
• Swimming Pool Fences
• Tree Preservation By-law
• Tree Preservation By-law Maps

Recreation and Facilities

• Alcohol Risk Management Policy 
• Auditorium Viewing Area
• Concussion Prevention and Management Policy
• Escort or Removal from Facilities
• Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Recreation Agreement
• Ice Allocation Policy
• Ice Cancellation Policy
• Joint Recreation Board with ACW 
• Parks and Trails Plan
• Permanent Liquor Sales Licence By-Law
• Petitions in Municipal Facilities Policy
• 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law
• Rental Policies for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre
• Video Monitoring Policy

Roads and Sidewalks

• Adopt-a-Highway Way Policy
• Buggy and Snow Plow Operator Safety
• Entrance Way Policy
• Fence Allowance
• Fence Repair Policy
• Grant Specific Authority Engage in Winter Maintenance Services
• Golf Car By-Law
• Mailbox Policy
• Off-Road Vehicle By-Law
• Prohibition of Snow Piling on Highways
• Sidewalk Policy
• Traffic and Parking By-Law
• Winter Maintenance Policy

Special Events

• Municipally Significant Event
• Noise Control By-law
• Public Nuisance By-Law
• Special Events By-Law

Waste Management

• Waste Management By-Law

Water and Wastewater

• Frozen Services Policy 
• Huron-Kinloss Sewer Use By-law
• Huronville Drinking Water System Management Policy
• Maintenance and Repair of Watermains
• Major Facilities Charge By-law
• Policies and Procedures for Municipally Owned Water Systems
• 2025 Water and Wastewater Fees
• 2026 Water and Wastewater Fees
• Water and Sewer Rate By-Law
• Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy