HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-044 - Administrative Monetary Penalty By-lawTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE
THOUSAND ISLANDS
BY-LAW NO. 22-044
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF
ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.
WHEREAS section 8(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides
that the powers of a Township shall be interpreted broadly as to confer broad authority on
a Township to enable it to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate, and enhance its
ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended provides for a Township to impose fees and charges on persons for services
or activities it provides and for the use of its property;
AND WHEREAS section 23.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
authorizes a Township to delegate its powers and duties;
AND WHEREAS section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides that a Township may require a person to pay an Administrative Monetary Penalty
if the Township is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a by-law of the
Township passed under the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS section 434.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides that an Administrative Monetary Penalty imposed by the Township on a person
constitutes a debt of the person to the Township;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario adopted the “Administrative Penalties” regulation,
O. Reg 333/07 pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the
Thousand Islands considers it desirable to have an Administrative Monetary Penalty By-
law that sets out a process for all regulatory by-laws to which administrative monetary
penalties may apply;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the
Thousand Islands hereby enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
1.1 This by-law shall be known and may be cited as the “Administrative Monetary
Penalty By-law”.
2. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
2.1 This By-law applies to, and only to a Designated By-law.
2.2 This By-law shall apply to any contravention of a Designated By-law listed in
Schedule “A” of this By-law. The short form wording to be used for a contravention of
a Designated Bylaw and the Administrative Monetary Penalty imposed are as set out
in Schedule “A” of this By-law.
2.3 The Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended, will continue to
apply to contraventions of a Designated By-law, except that no Person that is issued
a Penalty Notice under this By-law in respect of a contravention of a Designated By-
law shall be charged with an offence in respect of the same contravention under the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33, as amended.
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 In this By-law:
Administrative Monetary Penalty means a monetary penalty imposed and as set
out in Schedule “A” of this By-law for a contravention of a Designated By-law and
when imposed includes an administrative fee as set out in Schedule “B”;
Chief Administrative Officer means the Chief Administrative Officer for the
Township or any Person designated by the Chief Administrative Officer;
Council means the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands;
Clerk means the Clerk for the Township or any Person designated by the Clerk;
Designated By-law means a by-law or provision of a by-law that is designated under
this or any other by-law, as a by-law or provision of a by-law to which this By-law
applies;
Hearing Decision means a notice that contains a decision made by a Hearing
Officer
Hearing Non-Appearance Fee means an administrative fee as set out in
Schedule “B” of this By-law in respect of a Person’s failure to appear at the
time and place scheduled for a review before a Hearing or Screening Officer.
Hearings Officer means a Person appointed by Council to perform the duties
of a Hearing Officer for the purposes of this By-law;
Hearing Officer’s Decision means a notice that contains the decision of a
Hearings Officer;
Holiday means a Saturday, Sunday, any statutory holiday in the Province of Ontario
or any day the offices for the Township are officially closed for business;
Late Payment Fee means an administrative fee as set out in Schedule “B” of this
By-law in respect of a Person’s failure to pay an Administrative Monetary Penalty
within the time prescribed in this By-law;
NSF Fee means an administrative Fee established by the Township from time to
time in respect of payment by negotiable instrument received by the Township from
a Person for payment of any Administrative Penalty or Administrative Fee, for which
there are insufficient funds available in the account on which the instrument was
drawn, as listed in Schedule B
Officer means a police officer, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or other person
appointed by or under the authority of a Township by-law to enforce a Designated
By-law;
Owner includes,
(a) the Person for the time being managing or receiving the rent of the land or
premises in connection with which the word is used, whether on the Person’s own
account or as agent or trustee of any other Person, or who would receive the rent
if the land and premises were let;
(b) a lessee or occupant of the property;
(c) a Person having care and control of the property;
Parent means a Person who has demonstrated a settled intention to treat a child as a
member of his or her family whether or not that Person is the natural parent of the child;
Person includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership,
trust, corporation, and an individual in his or her capacity as a trustee, executor,
administrator, or other legal representative;
Penalty Notice means a notice issued by an Officer for a contravention of a
Designated By-law;
Penalty Notice Date means the date of the contravention specified on the
Penalty Notice;
Penalty Notice Number means the number specified on the Penalty Notice;
Power of Decision means a power or right, conferred by or under this By-law, to make
a decision deciding or prescribing, the legal rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties
or liabilities of a Person;
(a) in the case of a Screening Officer, in respect of a request to review
an Administrative Monetary Penalty;
(b) in the case of a Hearings Officer, in respect of a request to review a
Screening Decision;
Relative includes any of the following persons:
(a) spouse;
(b) parent, including step-child and grandchild;
(c) siblings and children of siblings;
(d) aunt, uncle, niece and nephew;
(e) in-laws, including mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, and son; or
(f) a Person who lives with the Person on a permanent basis;
Regulation means the Administrative Penalties, Ontario Regulation 333/07 under
the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended;
Request for Review By Hearings Officer means a form provided by the Township
to request a review of a Screening Decision;
Screening Decision means a notice which contains the decision of a Screening Officer;
Screening Officer means a Person appointed by Council to perform the duties
of a Screening Officer for the purposes of this By-law;
Screening Non Appearance Fee means an administrative fee as set out in
Schedule “B” of this By-law in respect of a Person’s failure to appear at the time
and place scheduled for a review by a Screening Officer;
Spouse means a Person to whom the Person is married or with whom the
Person is living in a conjugal relationship outside marriage;
Tax Roll Address means the mailing address and contact information for the
owner of property that appears in the Township’s municipal tax assessment
records;
Township means the Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand
Islands or the land within the geographic limits of The Corporation of the Township
of Leeds and the Thousand Islands as the context requires.
4. GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1. Where an Administrative Monetary Penalty is cancelled by a Screening Officer
or a Hearings Officer any administrative fee is also cancelled.
4.2. Any time limit that would otherwise expire on a Holiday is extended to the next day
that is not a Holiday.
4.3. Any Schedule attached to this By-law forms part of this By-law.
4.4. Sections 431 and 440 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, apply
to this By-law, providing respectively, for a court of competent jurisdiction to prohibit
the contravention or repetition of an offence, and, upon application of the Township,
for a court to make orders to restrain a contravention, which remedies may be sought
in addition to any remedy or penalty imposed under this By-law.
4.5. Nothing in this By-law limits the Township’s right to enforce a Designated By-law
by any other and all legal means.
5. PENALTY NOTICE
5.1 A Penalty Notice shall include the following information:
(a) the name of the Person(s);
(b) the Penalty Notice Date;
(c) a Penalty Notice Number;
(d) the short form wording outlined in Schedule “A” of the By-law, which describes
the particulars of the contravention;
(e) the amount of the Administrative Monetary Penalty outlined in Schedule “A”
of this By-law;
(f) the name and identification number of the Officer;
(g) such information as the Director of Planning and Development or designate
determines is appropriate respecting the process by which the Person may
exercise the Person’s right to request a review of the Administrative Monetary
Penalty;
(h) a statement advising that an Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any
administrative fee, will, unless cancelled or reduced pursuant to a review,
constitute a debt of the Person to the Township.
5.2 An Officer who has reason to believe that a Person has contravened a
provision of a Designated By-law may issue a Penalty Notice to that Person.
5.3 Every Person who contravenes a provision of a Designated By-law shall, when
given a Penalty Notice, be liable to pay to the Township the Administrative
Monetary Penalty set out in the Penalty Notice within 15 days of the Penalty
Notice Date.
5.4 No Officer shall accept payment in respect of an Administrative Monetary Penalty.
5.5 Where a Penalty Notice is issued in respect of a contravention of a Designated By-
law for which Owners of a property are responsible, the Penalty Notice shall include
the name of all Persons who are the registered owners of such property, and such
Persons shall be jointly and severally liable for the Penalty Notice.
6. SERVICE OF A PENALTY NOTICE
6.1 Service of any document or notice, including a Penalty Notice, respecting this By-law
may be given in writing in any of the following ways and is effective:
(a) when a copy is delivered to the Person to whom it is addressed;
(b) on the 5th day after a copy is sent by registered mail or by regular letter mail to
the Person’s last known address;
(c) upon the conclusion of the transmission of a copy by facsimile transmission to
the Person’s last known facsimile transmission number; or
(d) upon sending a copy by e-mail transmission to the Person’s last known e-
mail address.
6.2 For the purposes of sections 6.1 (b), (c) and (d), a Person’s last known address,
facsimile number and e-mail address may include an address, facsimile number and e-
mail address provided by the Person to the Township, including the Tax Roll Address,
information provided in an application made by a Person to the Township or as
provided in writing or in a form supplied by the Township for the purposes of
administration of this By-law.
6.3 In addition to the service methods in section 6.1, an Officer may serve the Penalty
Notice on a Person who is the Owner of a property that is in contravention of a
Designated By-Law, by delivering it personally to the Person having care and control of
the property and then sending a copy by regular mail to the Tax Roll Address;
6.4 Service of a Penalty Notice under section 6.3 is effective on the 5th day after a
copy is sent by regular letter mail to the Tax Roll Address.
7. SCREENING OFFICER REVIEW
7.1 A Person who is given a Penalty Notice may request that the Administrative Monetary
Penalty be reviewed by a Screening Officer within 15 days after the Penalty Notice
Date.
7.2 If a Person does not request a review within the time limit set out in section 7.1, a
Person may request that the Screening Officer extend the time to request a review
within 30 days after the Penalty Notice Date.
7.3 A Person’s right to request a review or to request an extension of time to
request a review are exercised by:
(a) calling the telephone number listed on the Penalty Notice, providing the
information required as set out in the Penalty Notice and scheduling the time and
place for the review; or
(b) attending in person or by a representative at the place specified in the Penalty
Notice to provide the information required in the Penalty Notice and scheduling the
time and place for the review.
7.4 A Person’s right to request an extension of time in section 7.2 expires if it has not
been exercised within 30 days after the Penalty Notice Date at which time:
(a) the Person shall be deemed to have waived the right to request a review;
(b) the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, shall be
deemed to be affirmed on the 16th day after the Penalty Notice Date; and
(c) the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, is
not subject to any further review, including review by any court.
7.5 A review or a request for an extension of time to request a review shall only be
scheduled by the Township if the Person has exercised their right to request a review or
an extension of time to request a review within the time limits set out in sections 7.1 or
7.2.
7.6 Where a Person fails to attend at the time and place scheduled for a review by the
Screening Officer:
(a) the Person shall be deemed to have abandoned the request for a review of
the Administrative Monetary Penalty;
(b) the Person shall pay to the Township a Screening No Show Fee;
(c) the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, shall be
deemed to be affirmed on the date that was scheduled for the review; and
(d) the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, is
not subject to any further review, including review by any court.
7.7 For the purposes of section 7.2, the Screening Officer may only extend the time to
request a review of an Administrative Monetary Penalty where the Person
demonstrates, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of extenuating
circumstances that prevented the Person from exercising the right to request a review
in the timeframe set out in section 7.1.
7.8 Where an extension of time is not granted by the Screening Officer the
Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, is deemed to be
affirmed on the 16th day after the Penalty Notice Date.
7.9 After a review of the Administrative Monetary Penalty has been held, the
Screening Officer shall deliver a Screening Decision to the Person.
8.0 HEARING OFFICER REVIEW
8.1 A Person may request a review of a Screening Decision by a Hearings Officer
within 15 days after the Screening Decision has been delivered to the Person.
8.2 If a Person has not requested a review within the time limit set out in section 8.1, a
Person may request that the Hearings Officer extend the time to request a review
within 30 days after the Screening Decision has been delivered to the Person.
8.3 A Person’s right to request an extension of time in section 8.2 expires if it has not
been exercised within 30 days after the Screening Decision has been delivered at
which time:
(a) the Person shall be deemed to have waived the right to request a hearing;
(b) the Screening Decision, which includes the Administrative Monetary Penalty
and any administrative fees, shall be deemed to be affirmed; and
(c) the Screening Decision, which includes the Administrative Monetary Penalty
and any administrative fees, is not subject to any further review, including
review by any court.
8.4 A Person’s right to request a review of a Screening Decision or to request an
extension of time to request the review are exercised by:
(a) attending in person or by representative at the place specified in the Request
for Review by Hearings Officer; and
(b) filing a completed Request for Review by Hearings Officer form.
8.5 A review or a request for an extension of time to request a review shall only be
scheduled by the Township if the Person has exercised his or her right to request a
review or an extension of time to request a review within the time limits set out in
sections 8.1 and 8.2.
8.6 Where a Person fails to attend at the time and place scheduled for a review by a
Hearings Officer:
(a) the Person shall be deemed to have abandoned the request for a review
of the Screening Decision;
(b) the Person shall pay to the Township a Hearing No Show Fee;
(c) the Screening Decision, which includes the Administrative Monetary Penalty
and any administrative fees, shall be deemed to be affirmed on the date that
was scheduled for the Hearing; and
(d) the Screening Decision, which includes the Administrative Monetary Penalty and
any administrative fees, is not subject to any further review, including review by
any court.
8.7 For the purposes of section 8.2, a Hearings Officer may only extend the time to request
a review of a Screening Decision where the Person demonstrates, on a balance of
probabilities, the existence of extenuating circumstances that prevented the Person
from exercising the right to request a review in the timeframe set out in section 8.1.
8.8 Where an extension of time is not granted by a Hearings Officer the Screening
Decision, which includes the Administrative Monetary Penalty and any administrative
fees, is deemed to be affirmed and shall not be subject to any further review,
including review by any court.
8.9 A Hearings Officer shall not make any decision respecting a review of a Screening
Decision unless the Hearings Officer has given the Person and the Township an
opportunity to be heard at the time and place scheduled for the hearing of the review.
8.10 All hearings conducted by a Hearings Officer shall be in accordance with the
Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 22, as amended.
8.11 After a hearing is complete the Hearings Officer shall issue to the Person a
Hearing Officer’s Decision.
9. ESTABLISHMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SCREENING AND HEARING OFFICERS
9.1 The position of Screening Officer is established for the purpose of exercising the
Power of Decision in the review of an Administrative Monetary Penalty in
accordance with this Bylaw and the Regulation.
9.2 The following are not eligible for appointment as a Screening Officer:
(a) a member of Council;
(b) an Officer;
(c) a relative of a person referenced in section 9.2(a) and 9.2(b).
9.3 The position of Hearings Officer is established for the purpose of exercising the
Power of Decision in the review of a Screening Decision in accordance with this By-
law and the Regulation.
9.4 The following are not eligible for appointment as a Hearing Officer:
(a) a member of Council;
(b) an employee of the Township;
(c) an Officer;
(d) a relative or a person referenced in section 9.4(a), 9.4(b) and 9.4(c);
(e) a person indebted to the Township other than:
(i) in respect of current real property taxes; or
(ii) pursuant to an agreement with the Township, the terms with which the
person is in compliance.
9.5 A Screening Officer and a Hearings Officer shall be appointed by Council
9.6 A Screening Officer and a Hearings Officer shall hold office for the term or
remainder of the term of Council that appointed the Screening Officer and
Hearings Officer and thereafter until a successor is appointed.
9.7 A Screening Officer and a Hearings Officer shall be remunerated at the rate from time
to time established by Council.
9.8 No person shall attempt, directly or indirectly, to communicate with or influence a
Screening Officer or a Hearings Officer respecting the determination of an issue
respecting a Power of Decision in a proceeding that is or will be pending before the
Screening Officer or Hearings Officer except a Person who is entitled to be heard in
the proceeding or the Person’s lawyer, licensed representative or authorized agent
and only by that Person or the Person’s lawyer, licensed representative or
authorized agent during the screening or hearing of the proceeding in which the
issue arises.
9.9 Section 9.8 does not prevent a Screening Officer or Hearings Officer from
seeking and receiving legal advice.
9.10 Sections 9.6 and 9.7, do not apply to a Screening Officer that is an employee of the Township.
10. JURISDICTION OF SCREENING AND HEARINGS OFFICER
10.1 Neither a Screening Officer nor a Hearings Officer has jurisdiction to consider
questions relating to the validity of a statute, regulation or by-law or the
constitutional applicability or operability of any statute, regulation or by-law.
10.2 On a review of the Administrative Monetary Penalty, the Screening Officer may affirm
the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fee, or the
Screening Officer may cancel, reduce, or extend the time for payment of the
Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fee, on the following
grounds:
(a) where the Person establishes on a balance of probabilities, that they did not
contravene the Designated By-law as described in the Penalty Notice; or
(b) where the Person provides clear and sufficient evidence to establish that the
cancellation, reduction or extension of time for payment of the Administrative
Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, is necessary to relieve any
undue hardship.
10.3 On a review of a Screening Decision, a Hearings Officer may affirm the Screening
Decision, or the Hearings Officer may cancel, reduce or extend the time for
payment of the Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fee,
on the following grounds:
(a) where the Person establishes on a balance of probabilities, that they did not
contravene the Designated By-law as described in the Penalty Notice; or
(b) where the Person provides clear and sufficient evidence to establish that the
cancellation, reduction or extension of time for payment of the Administrative
Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fee, is necessary to relieve any
undue hardship.
10.4 Any decision by a Hearings Officer is final and is not subject to any further
review, including review by any court.
11. ADMINISTRATION OF THE BY-LAW
11.1 The Director of Planning and Development or designate shall administer the By-law
and establish any practices, policies and procedures necessary to implement the
By-law.
11.2 The Director of Planning and Development or designate shall prescribe all forms
and notices, including the Penalty Notice, necessary to implement the By-law
and may amend such forms and notices from time to time as the Chief
Administrative Officer or designate deems necessary.
11.3 The Director of Planning and Development or designate may cancel an Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fee, where the Penalty Notice was issued to a Person due to an error made by the Township.
11.4 The Director of Planning and Development or designate may cancel any
administrative fee, without cancelling the Administrative Monetary Penalty, where
the fee was imposed as the result of an error made by the Township.
12. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
12.1 The Administrative Monetary Penalty is due and payable on the Penalty Notice Date
and within 15 days of the Penalty Notice Date, unless a request for Screening
Officer Review is submitted within the required timeframe.
12.2 A Person who is given a Penalty Notice and who does not pay the amount of the
Administrative Monetary Penalty within 15 days of the Penalty Notice Date shall pay
to the Township the Late Payment Fee and any other administrative fees in
Schedule “B” of this By-Law which may be applicable.
12.3 An Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, that is deemed
affirmed is automatically affirmed under this By-law and does not require a Power of
Decision provided to the Screening Officer or the Hearings Officer.
12.4 Where a Person has paid an Administrative Monetary Penalty that is then cancelled
or reduced pursuant to this By-law, the Township shall refund the amount
cancelled or reduced including any administrative fees imposed.
13. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT
13.1 An Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, that is
affirmed or reduced or in respect of which the time for payment has been extended
is due and payable and constitutes a debt to the Township owed by the Person to
whom the Penalty Notice was given.
13.2 An Administrative Monetary Penalty, including any administrative fees, that is not
paid within 15 days after it becomes due and payable shall be deemed to be unpaid
taxes and may be collected in the same manner as taxes in accordance with section
434.2 Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended.
13.3 In the event of extenuating circumstances, a Person subject to a Hearing No Show
Fee may request in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer or designate that the
matter be reviewed, and upon providing any and all evidence satisfactory to the
Chief Administrative Officer or designate , the said administrative fee may be
cancelled, and an opportunity for another hearing granted, with the decision by the
Chief Administrative Officer or designate being final.
14. SEVERABILITY
14.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of this By-law invalid,
it is the intention of Council of the Township that the remainder of this By-law shall
continue in force unless the court makes an order to the contrary.
15. EFFECTIVE DATE
15.1 This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF JULY, 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JULY, 2022.
The Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor
Atra
Megan Shannon, Clerk
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SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW NO. 22-044
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY BY-LAW
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
DESIGNATED BY-LAWS
DESIGNATED BY-LAW
BY-LAW NUMBER
Property Standards By-law By-law 2022-46
Safe Properties By-law By-law 2022-47
Canine Control By-law By-law 2022-48
Noise Control By-law By-law 2022-49
SCHEDULE B TO BY-LAW NO. 22-044
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY BY-LAW
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
ITEM
FEE
Hearing Non-appearance Fee $350.00
Late Payment Fee $30.00
NSF Fee $30.00
Screening Non-appearance Fee $125.00
Land Title Search Fee $30.00
Title Deed Fee $30.00
SCHEDULE C TO BY-LAW NO. 22-044
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY BY-LAW
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS
SET FINE SCHEDULES
The following tables set out the Designated By-laws, short form wording and the
set penalty for each offence.
TABLE 1: DESIGNATED BY-LAW #22-046
PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW
ITEM COLUMN 1 –
BY-LAW
REFERENCE
COLUMN 2 – SHORT FORM WORDING COLUMN 3
– SET FINE
1 4.1 Use or occupy a non-conforming property $300
2 4.2 Fail to maintain property $150
3 4.3 Fail to repair or replace damaged property $150
4 4.4 Fail to suitably repair property $200
5 4.5 Fail to take immediate action to repair an
unsafe condition
$300
6 4.6 Fail to barricade dangerous condition $300
7 5.1 Appliances left in yard or used as storage $150
8 5.3.1 Fail to keep property clear of waste $150
9 5.3.2 Fail to keep property clear of machinery of
parts thereof
$150
10 5.3.3 Fail to keep property free from hazards $300
11 5.3.4 Fail to protect property with weather
resistant material
$150
12 5.3.5 Fail to fit property with properly sized
windows and doors
$150
13 5.4 Items and equipment not stored in a clean
and orderly fashion
$100
14 5.5 Salvage yard without properly sized fence $300
15 5.6 & 5.7 Fail to keep compost in neat condition $150
16 5.8 Fail to repair or demolish damaged
structure
$300
17 5.9 Fail to follow repair or demolition
requirements
$300
18 5.10 Fail to keep structures clean of
objectionable markings and defacement
$100
19 5.11 Fail to maintain fences, barriers, retaining
walls, screens and enclosures
$150
20 5.12 Fail to prevent nuisance $300
21 5.12.1 Fail to prevent light into dwelling $150
22 5.12.2 Fail to prevent debris onto adjacent
property
$150
23 5.13 Warehousing and storage not maintained $150
24 5.14 Fail to erect fences around excavation $300
25 5.15 Fail to maintain drainage $300
26 5.16 Storage of fill exceeding the allowed time $150
27 5.17 & 5.18 Improper storage of firewood $100
28 5.19 Fail to maintain Yard as required $100
29 5.20 Fail to follow stormwater requirements $200
30 5.21 Improper snow storage $200
31 5.22.1 &
5.22.2
Fail to maintain heritage property $350
32 5.22.3 Replace or demolish heritage attribute $350
33 5.22.4 Improper heritage building repair $350
34 5.23.1 Fail to keep lawns and shrubs manicured $150
35 5.23.2 &
5.23.3
Fail to provide and maintain suitable
ground cover
$150
36 5.23.4 Fail to prevent soil erosion $200
37 5.23.5 Fail to promptly remove dead or damaged
vegetation
$150
38 5.24 Obstructive vegetation $200
39 5.25 Property not in compliance with
landscaping features
$150
40 5.26 Fail to maintain sanitary sewage practices $300
41 5.27 Fail to remove or refinish damaged sign $150
42 5.28 Fail to remove sign within ascribed time
frame
$150
43 5.29 Erecting a sign without property owners’
permission
$150
44 5.30 Fail to maintain structural integrity $300
45 5.31 Fail to maintain exterior walls and their
components and attachments
$150
46 5.32 & 5.33 Fail to secure vacant building $300
47 5.35 Fail to disconnect or secure utilities $300
48 5.36 Fail to keep vacant property clean and free
from obstruction
$150
49 5.37.1 Unlicensed vehicle on property $150
50 5.37.2 Store or keep derelict vehicle $150
51 5.37.3 Fail to properly store operable equipment
or parts
$150
52 5.38 More than three inoperable vehicles on
property
$200
53 5.39 Fail to provide and maintain safe and clean
walks, driveways, parking, and loading
areas
$150
54 5.40.1 Fail to provide and maintain a hard
surfaced walkway
$100
55 5.40.2 Fail to maintain unimpeded access ways $300
56 5.41 Fail to provide waste receptacles $150
57 5.42 Fail to follow waste receptacle guidelines $100
58 5.43 Overflowing waste receptacle $300
59 5.44.1 Fail to empty dumpster or large bin $150
60 5.44.2 Bin on property for more than allowed time $150
61 6.1 Fail to follow basement or cellar design
requirements
$150
62 6.2 Fail to meet flood proofing standards $150
63 6.3.1 Fail to keep interior free from vermin and
insects
$150
64 6.3.2 Fail to exterminate vermin and insects $200
65 6.3.2 Fail to provide or maintain screen $150
66 6.4 Fail to provide and maintain safe and clean
interior passageways and exits
$200
67 6.5 No continuous passageway from dwelling
unit to the exterior of the building
$150
68 6.6.1 Fail to follow requirements for garage door
entrance and exits
$150
69 6.6.2 Fail to follow door requirements for
buildings containing more than three
dwelling units
$150
70 6.6.3 Fail to maintain communications system $150
71 6.6.4 Fail to follow requirements for garage and
multiple dwelling door exits
$150
72 6.6.5 Fail to provide safety equipment $300
73 6.6.6 Fire doors open when not in use $300
74 6.6.7 Improperly fitting interior doors $150
75 6.6.8 Fail to provide dwelling unit doors with
locking mechanism
$150
76 6.6.9 Roof access doors left open $300
77 6.7.1 Exterior opening contains rotted or
defective members
$150
78 6.7.2 Exterior opening contains defective or
missing hardware
$150
79 6.7.3 Exterior opening torn, damaged, or
missing screens
$150
80 6.7.4 Exterior opening contains defective or
missing weather stripping or caulking
$150
81 6.7.5 Exterior opening contains broken or
missing glass
$150
82 6.8 Fail to maintain every window and exterior
door
$150
83 6.9 Fail to maintain every floor, stair, and
landing
$150
84 6.10 Fail to maintain every kitchen, sink, and
toilet floor
$150
85 6.11.1 Garage fails to prevent gases from
entering a dwelling unit
$300
86 6.11.2 Inoperative machinery in garage $150
87 6.11.3 Fail to provide safe-exit routes in garage $300
88 6.12 Fail to provide sufficient handrail or guard $150
89 6.13 Fail to maintain laundry, recreation, play
and recreation areas
$150
90 6.14 Storage room exit impeded $150
91 6.15 Non-permitted storage of flammable
materials
$150
92 6.16.1 Fail to keep unit and fixtures in a clean and
sanitary condition
$150
93 6.16.2 Fail to keep dwelling unit exits clear $200
94 6.16.3 Fail to cooperate with landlord to uphold
requirements
$150
95 6.17 Use of non-habitable floor area for sleeping
purposes
$150
96 6.18 Number of residents exceeds the permitted
amount
$150
97 6.19 Minimum floor area is not met $150
98 6.20 Fail to maintain every wall and ceiling $150
99 7.1.1 Dwelling unit not connected to electrical
supply system
$150
100 7.1.2 Electrical fixtures in unsafe condition $200
101 7.1.3 Kitchen or laundry unit does not meet
electrical service requirements
$150
102 7.2 Non-permitted use of extension cord $150
103 7.3 Elevator or hoist does not meet
requirements
$300
104 7.4 Heating system unable to maintain room
temperature
$300
105 7.5 Fail to provide adequate supply and
storage of fuel
$300
106 7.6 Use of auxiliary heater as primary source
of heat
$200
107 7.7 Heater is in a non-permitted location $200
108 7.8 Fail to prevent the passage of fumes $300
109 7.9 Fail to maintain fireplace or solid fuel
burning appliance
$300
110 7.10 Fail to provide or maintain kitchen facilities $150
111 7.11 Fail to meet lighting requirements $150
112 7.13 Missing one of more of: toilet, washbasin,
kitchen sink, bathtub or shower
$150
113 7.14 Fail to meet plumbing fixture and system
requirements
$300
114 7.15 Fail to meet toilet and urinal requirements $150
115 7.16 Non-permitted disconnection of the
plumbing system
$300
116 7.17 Fail to meet place of employment plumbing
requirements
$300
117 7.18.1, 7.18.2
& 7.18.4
Fail to provide adequate ventilation $150
118 7.18.3 Ventilation source is contaminated $150
119 7.18.5 Ventilation duct located in non-permitted
location
$150
120 7.18.6 Missing carbon monoxide monitors $200
121 7.18.7 Fail to remove or prevent the passage of
fumes in a non-residential building
$300
TABLE 2: DESIGNATED BY-LAW #22-047
SAFE PROPERTIES BY-LAW
ITEM COLUMN 1 –
BY-LAW
REFERENCE
COLUMN 2 – SHORT FORM WORDING COLUMN 3
– SET FINE
1 2 (a) Fail to keep property free of waste $150
2 2 (b) Fail to keep property free of long grass,
discarded brush, weeds, or other growth
$150
3 2 (c) Fail to safely store timber, lumber, or any
other type of material
$150
4 2 (d) Fail to keep property free of scrap and junk
material
$150
5 2 (e) Property contains an unfenced pit, precipice,
excavation, or deep water
$300
6 2 (f) Buildings, fences, scaffolding, retaining walls
or any other erection in an unsafe condition or
risk of fire or accident
$200
7 2 (g) Fail to safely store combustible, flammable,
volatile, caustic, or explosive material
$200
TABLE 3: DESIGNATED BY-LAW #22-048
NOISE BY-LAW
ITEM COLUMN 1 –
BY-LAW
REFERENCE
COLUMN 2 – SHORT FORM WORDING COLUMN 3
– SET FINE
1 3 Make, cause or permit the emission of noise
likely to disturb
$150
2 4 Make or permit noise during a prohibited
time
$200
3 Schedule 1 (1) Non-permitted racing of motor vehicles $150
4 Schedule 1 (2) Make, cause or permit tires to squeal $150
5 Schedule 1 (3) Operate a combustion engine without an
effective exhaust or muffler
$150
6 Schedule 1 (4) Operate an engine for a period exceeding five
minutes while such vehicle is stationary
$150
7 Schedule 1 (5) Operate construction equipment without an
effective muffling device
$300
8 Schedule 1 (6) Operate an air conditioner, pool pump, or
similar equipment that is not in proper
working order
$150
TABLE 4: DESIGNATED BY-LAW #22-049
LICENSING, REGULATING AND KEEPING OF CANINES BY-LAW
ITEM COLUMN 1 –
BY-LAW
REFERENCE
COLUMN 2 – SHORT FORM WORDING COLUMN 3
– SET FINE
1 4.1 Fail to acquire or maintain dog(s) license $125
2 4.6 Fail to affix license on dog(s) $125
3 4.9 Keeping more than the allowed number of
dogs
$250
4 5.1 Allow a dog to become a public nuisance $200
5 5.3 Fail to remove excrement left by dog $200
6 7.3(a) Failing to properly confine a dangerous dog
with an appropriate fence or securely tethered
$300
7 7.3(b) Failing to keep a dangerous dog under control
of a competent Person when off owners
premises
$300
8 7.3(c) Failing to muzzle a dangerous dog $300
9 7.3(d) Failing to notify the Township of change in
ownership/residence or death of a dangerous
dog
$200
10 7.3(e) Failing to notify the Township of a dangerous
dog running at large/attacking a person/biting
a person
$500
11 7.3(f) Failure to display warning of a dangerous dog $200
12 7.6 Fail to comply with restrain order $500
13 9.1 Allow a dog to run at large $150
14 9.2(a) Failing to keep a dog leashed $150
15 10.4 Retrieved dog from pound and failed to pay
impound fee
$200
16 11.1 Fail to acquire Kennel license $300
17 11.2 Owner/operator/manager not residing on
Kennel property
$200
18 11.3 Fail to renew Kennel License $300
19 11.6 Fail to produce Kennel License when
requested
$200
20 11.9(b) Sale of pups or money made from a Hobby
Kennel
$500
21 11.9(c) Keeping more than the allotted dogs for a
Hobby Kennel
$500
22 11.9(d) Failing to register dogs owned by Hobby
Kennel to the Township
$200
23 11.10(e) Failing to register dogs owned by Commercial
Kennel to the Township
$200