By-Laws and Enforcement
By-Laws
By-Laws are rules and regulations to govern activity and development within the Town of Tecumseh.
The Legislative and Clerk Services Department maintains all Town By-Laws. See below to view frequently requested By-Laws or, to view all By-Laws passed by Council can visit our online By-Laws Portal.
By-Law Enforcement
Building Services By-Law Enforcement
If you have a complaint or need information on building services by-laws, contact the Building Services Department. The Building Services Department enforces the following by-laws:
- Zoning By-Laws
- Property Standard By-Law
- Land Maintenance By-Law
- Lot Grading By-Law
- Fence By-Law
- Sign By-Law
- Snow Removal By-Law
Other departments of the Town enforce by-laws not included in the above list. Should you need information on other by-laws, please contact the Legislative and Clerk Services Department.
Frequently Requested By-Laws
Below is a list of by-laws commonly requested by the public. If you would like a copy of a by-law not listed below, or require a certified copy of any by-law, please contact the Legislative and Clerk Services Department.
The by-laws listed on our website are not the official version of the by-law. The by-laws are provided for information only and should not be relied upon as an official copy.
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Animal Care and Control |
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Community Safety Zone |
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Damage to Municipal Property |
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Development Charges By-Law |
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Dumping and Grading By-Law |
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Emergency Response Plan By-Law (includes Flood Response Plan) |
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Administrative Fees and Charges for 2025 By-Law |
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Fence By-Law |
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Fees and Charges for Fire Alarms By-Law |
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Fireworks By-Law |
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Land Maintenance By-Law |
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Mobile Food Vendors By-Law |
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Motorized Snow Vehicles By-Law |
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Noise Control By-Law |
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Official Plan Plan By-Law, Document & Attachments |
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Open Air Burning By-Law |
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Parks By-Law |
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Proceedings of Council By-Law |
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Property Standards By-Law |
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Purchasing By-Law |
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Removal of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks |
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Sign By-Law |
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Smoking Prohibit in Parks, Sports Fields, and Outdoor Recreation Facilities By-Law |
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Tax Rate By-Law |
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Temporary Patio Expansion By-Law |
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Traffic (Consolidated) By-Law |
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User Fees |
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Zoning By-Laws |
Frequently Requested By-Laws
Below is a list of frequently requested by-laws. Please be aware that:
- the short descriptions provided are for general information only;
- by-laws are amended from time to time, as circumstances change; and
- as by-laws are updated, a new version, with amendments inserted, is published on this page and noted as (Consolidated). A consolidated by-law is one that includes some or all amendments that have been made to it and is provided as a convenience only and should not be relied on as an official copy. The official copy of a by-law may be obtained from the Legislative and Clerk Services Department.
Administrative Fees and Charges (2026)
By-Law 2025-119 to establish the fees for various permits, licensing, services and privileges.
Animal Care & Control
By-Law 2025-087 for regulating animals, restricted animals, kennels and establish dog bite procedures
Building
By-Law 2023-037 (Consolidated) respecting the issuance of various permits and performing of inspections for construction, demolition, change of use and related matters.
Community Safety Zones
By-Law 2015-053 designating community safety zones in the Town of Tecumseh
Damages to Municipal Property
By-Law 1999-036 requiring deposit to repair damages to municipal property
Dumping and Grading
By-Law 2004-029 to provide for the regulation of the placing or dumping of fill, grade alteration or removal of topsoil
Emergency Response Plan
By-Law 2020-035 requiring an emergency management program and to promote economic stability and a disaster-resilient community
False Alarms
By-Law 2025-111 to impose fees and charges for the services or activities related to False Fire Alarms
Land Maintenance
By-Law 2024-084 prescribing the requirements for the maintenance of land within the Town
Motorized Snow Vehicles
By-Law 2001-053 to regulate, govern and prohibit the operation of motorized snow vehicles in the Town
Official Plan
By-Law 2021-010 to adopt the current Official Plan for the Town of Tecumseh
Open Air Burning
By-Law 2021-050 (Consolidated) to regulate open air fires with the Town
Proceedings of Council
By-Law 2023-076 to govern the proceedings of Council and its committees/local boards, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings
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