In the Municipality of Meaford, certain controls exist to help our community run smoothly and safely. Get to know the basics of by-laws, including how to submit a complaint.
The key distinction is in their scope and jurisdiction; laws focus on broad legal principles and issues such as criminal law and human rights, while by-laws center on more local, everyday matters such as noise control. Enacted by federal or provincial governments, laws apply across and entire jurisdiction, and by-laws, in contrast, are enacted by municipal governments, like Meaford, and apply solely within their boundaries.
Here you can find a list of applications for various licenses and permits such as building permits and dog tags.
Municipal Enforcement Service, led by the By-law Law Services division, is responsible for enforcing the municipalities’ by-laws on behalf of various municipal departments and divisions, including but not limited to: Building, Fire, Parks, Planning and Transportation and Roads. The Division is committed to raising awareness of community and provincial standards, providing a compliance approach with a wide range of by-laws and regulations related to canine control, fire routes and parking, land use, property and building maintenance, and the use of parks and facilities.
Municipal enforcement complaints can be submitted through the following channels:
- Online: Using the Online Service System
- Email: bylaw@meaford.ca
- Phone: (519) 538-1060
- After hours: (888) 525-7024