By-Law Enforcement

Please note all of our By-Laws can be found on our Civic Web. Through there you can search for a By-Law that you are interested in or looking for. 

https://dysartetal.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/41876/ 

If you are having troubles accessing the By-Law you are looking for, please feel free to reach out to one of the contacts listed below.

Short-Term Rentals

All information regarding Short-Term Rentals can be found on our Short-Term Rental page under Municipal Government.

Shoreline Tree Preservation

The County of Haliburton has a By-Law that is for the governing of the removal of trees along the shorelines of our lakes. For information on this By-Law, please read the Shoreline Tree Preservation FAQ sheet or you can contact the County of Haliburton at 705-286-1333 and speak with the Forestry Conservation Officer.

Fire Works

The Municipality regulates the dates and permitted times for the setting off of Consumer Fireworks within Dysart et al. Fireworks are permitted on New Year’s Eve and the weekends of Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day.

Note: Flying Lanterns are banned within Dysart et al due to litter and the risk of causing bush fires.

Each person has the right to challenge a By-Law put in place by their municipality. Challenging a By-Law means arguing the validity and authority of a By-Law. 

The correct process for challenging a By-Law is to discuss with council members, or to make an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Each person who has received a ticket for violating a By-Law has the right to challenge their ticket in court. This can be done by submitting a notice of intent to the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON.

Challenging a ticket means that the person who received it is arguing in court that they did not violate the By-Law and therefore do not deserve the ticket.

Please note that it may take up to 7 days for a ticket to be processed by the court.

The Canine Control By-Law 2020-45 regulates the keeping of dogs in the Municipality of Dysart et al. Dog licenses are not required in Dysart anymore. This came in effect in June of 2020 when the new Canine Control By-Law was passed. 

All rules and regulations pertaining to dogs can be found in the Canine Control By-Law.

Municipal Pounds and the Animals for Research Act

If a dog enters a shelter through municipal animal control (also known as municipal animal services or municipal by-law), shelters that are municipal pounds must hold these dogs for a minimum of three days (excluding the day on which the dog or cat was impounded and holidays) before the dog may be adopted, donated or, in some cases, humanely euthanized. This is set out under the Animals for Research Act (ARA). Under the ARA, a municipality may choose to set a longer holding time than the minimum of three days. More information can be found here.

Zoning

Zoning Violations (e.g. trailers on vacant land, buildings without permits, structures in the water setback) are some of the violations that investigated by the By-Law department. If you have concerns and would like more information you can contact the By-Law Department.

Property Standards

Property standards complaints are generated through the Building Department and investigated by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.  If you have concerns with a property and would like more information on property standards, please download our Property Standards By-Law.

Site Alteration

Site Alteration By-Law regulates all site alteration within Environmental Protection Zoned lands and within 30 metres of a lake. 

For More information and to submit a complaint, please go to our Building and Septic Department Page.

Business

The Municipality of Dysart et al issues licenses to 3 types of businesses:

• Refreshment Vehicles
• Transient Traders
• Tourist Camps and Trailer Camps

If you fall under one of these categories, please apply for your Business Licence today.

Note: Please allow up to 5 business days for processing.

Lottery

Lottery licences for eligible charitable and non-profit organizations are processed and tabulated through the Municipal By-Law Department.  Licensed events can include raffles, bingos, 50/50, stub draws and the sale of break open tickets. The cost to have a lottery licence processed and tabulated is three (3) percent total prize value including taxes. First time applications are required to be submitted 14 days in advance of the proposed event and 7 days for a previously licensed organization. All events must adhere to the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions. Please see AGCO website for more information.

Please visit the Lottery Licence Page for applications and more information.

Sign Permit 

The Sign By-Law regulates signs and other advertising devices within the Municipality of Dysart et al. Any sign that is erected must be issued a permit before erecting or altering of the sign. Any sign that is erected or altered in contravention of this By-Law shall be removed by the Municipality at the owner’s expense and the person who contravenes is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. For specific information on Signs, please refer to our By-Law 2022-39.

Note: If you want a sign permit for a location on one of the roads listed below, you must apply with the County of Haliburton as well as with the Municipality of Dysart et al;

• Gelert Rd (County Rd 1)
• Glamorgan Rd (County Rd 3)
• Eagle Lake Rd (County Rd 6)
• Kennisis Lake Rd (County Rd 7)
• Elephant Lake Rd (County Rd 10)
• Haliburton Lake Rd (County Rd 14)
• Burleigh Rd (County Rd 15)
• Kashagawigamog Lake Rd (County Rd 18)
• Harburn Rd (County Rd 19)
• County Rd 21
• Loop Rd (County Rd 648)

Please click here to be redirected to the County of Haliburton website.

If you want to have a sign to promote your business, please apply for a Sign Permit.

Note: Please allow up to 72 hours for processing

Accessible Parking:

Be aware that there is a minimum $300.00 fine for the misuse of an accessible parking permit or a designated accessible parking space. 

Winter Parking Restrictions:

No person shall park a vehicle on Municipal maintained roadways or property including any Municipal parking lot from November 1 to April 15 between the hours of twelve (12) midnight and seven (7) a.m. This is related to By-Law 2024-13 Section 3.4, which states that: “no person shall park or stand a vehicle in such a manner as to interfere with the clearing of snow, or the sanding or maintenance of a highway.” 

The fine associated with this offence is $200.00 and your vehicle may be towed at your own expense.

All other Parking Control regulations can be found in here.

Snowmobile Parking

Dysart et al has 2 specific parking locations for people towing a trailer for their snowmobiles. These parking lots can be found at the following locations:

• 13668 Hwy 118 (across from Harmony Rd.)
• 1114 Harcourt Rd. in Harcourt.

We welcome everyone towing a trailer to use these locations for parking the truck and trailers.

Note: There is no truck and trailer parking in the Head Lake Park parking lot.