Municipal Bylaw Reminders

The Town of Shelburne would like to remind all residents of the importance of complying with the Town’s bylaws and the consequences of non-compliance.

Enforcement services has been directed to provide proactive enforcement of the Town’s Clean Yards and Traffic Bylaws.  All other enforcement is reactive, and complaint driven.  A bylaw complaint can be filed on the Town’s website.

Bylaws are rules and regulations that are enforced by the Town to maintain safety, order, and quality of life for residents. Bylaws cover a wide range of topics such as animal control, property maintenance/clean yards, parking regulations, and noise control.

The goal is to encourage people to be good neighbours so we can ensure a high standard of living for all residents. It’s important that all residents are aware of the Town’s bylaws and understand their obligations to comply with them.

Some of the common bylaw infractions that Shelburne enforcement staff respond to are:

Animal control:

• dogs off leash
• running at large  
• persistent barking

 Yard maintenance/clean yards:

• garbage and debris on property
• lack of lawn cutting
• inoperable vehicles

 Parking:

• on or over the sidewalk or curb
• parking on boulevards
• parking beyond the expired time periods in the downtown core  
• parking within an accessible spot without a valid permit

The Town has a bylaw enforcement team that monitors compliance with bylaws and takes action when necessary. This may include issuing warnings, fines, and even court proceedings in some cases.

To learn more about all the Town bylaws, visit https://www.shelburne.ca/en/town-hall/by-laws.aspx . Residents who have questions or concerns about bylaws are encouraged to contact enforcement services at 519-925-2600 Ext 255 or bylaw@shelburne.ca