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• By-law Enforcement

By-law Enforcement

Municipal Law Enforcement is provided by the Planning and Building Services Department. Our goal is to serve, protect and provide a desired quality of life for residents and visitors of The Blue Mountains. We are committed to raising awareness of community standards, and enforcing the Town's by-laws using a timely, professional and unbiased approach.

PLEASE NOTE:   Non-Emergency OPP Response Line:  310-1122

Animal Control

Municipal Law Enforcement Services include Animal Control, helping to ensure that our residents and visitors enjoy our community.

We help to ensure that owners take responsibility for their dogs' actions and ensure they are a positive addition to our neighbourhoods.

Licencing of Dogs in The Blue Mountains:

On becoming a dog owner, or on or before March 15th every year, each dog must be registered with the Animal Control Officer, pay the fee and procure a metal dog tag showing the serial number and year of issue.

With the completed application, the owner shall produce a certificate signed by a practicing veterinarian that the dog has received its anti-rabies vaccine inoculation within a period of 12 months prior to date of application.

With the completed application of initial licence, the owner shall produce proof that dog has been neutered or spayed, otherwise non-neutered or non-spayed dog licence fees apply.

All dog tag records are retained by the Town’s Animal Control Officer.

All dog licences expire on the 31st day of March in the year after issue.

Fees:

• First non-neutered/ non-spayed dog: $25.00
• Second and each additional non-neutered/non-spayed dog: $30.00
• First neutered/spayed dog: $15.00
• Second and each additional neutered/spayed dog: $20.00
• Replacement tag: $10.00

For more information about animal control and enforcement in The Blue Mountains, refer to Town of The Blue Mountains By-Law No. 2006-32 in the Downloads Section on right-hand side of the page or visit our By-laws Section.

For a copy of the application, please see the Downloads Section on the right-hand side of the page.

Property Standards

Our Property Standards By-law sets standards for maintenance and occupancy applying to property within The Blue Mountains.

All property owners are required to repair and maintain their property according to this by-law.

Please note that our Property Standards By-law does not include standards within a dwelling or unit and persons should contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing for more information or to register a complaint under the Residential Tenancies Act.  Their website is found at http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page135.aspx or click the link on the right-hand side of this page.

When a complaint is received, one of our By-law Enforcement Officers will investigate to determine if a violation exists. If a violation is found, the officer will advise the owner of the violation and set a timeline for the violation to be remedied.

If you are a tenant that has concerns regarding ill-maintenance of your home or apartment building, first advise the landlord of your concerns in writing. This gives the landlord an opportunity to address the issue. If these concerns are not adequately addressed, register a complaint with our Service Department.

For more information about property standards and enforcement in The Blue Mountains, please visit our By-laws Section.

Parking Enforcement

The Blue Mountains enforces its parking by-laws by issuing parking tickets to illegally parked vehicles on both public and private property. This type of enforcement is required to maintain legal parking, regulate traffic movement and ensure public safety.

If your car has been towed in accordance with a parking infraction, please contact our office for towing company information.

Under the majority of circumstances tickets cannot be cancelled.

For more information about parking enforcement in The Blue Mountains, please visit our By-laws Section.

Pay Your Parking Ticket Here

In an effort to serve you better, the Town is now providing an on-line ticket payment option. Please click on this link to take you to the section of our website where you can pay your parking ticket - www.thebluemountains.ca/online-services.cfm