Plain-language explainers of Ormstown municipal bylaws — what the rule says, what changed, and what it means for you. Use the search and filters above to find what you're looking for.
| Bylaw # | Title & Summary | Category | Status | In Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Règlement 131-2026 |
New animal bylaw: lifetime pet licenses, legal backyard chickens
Replaces annual dog and cat licensing with a one-time lifetime license. Permits up to six hens (no roosters) in backyards under specific conditions. New rules for dangerous dogs.
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Animal Control | In force | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Règlement 2-2026 |
How Ormstown council meetings actually work
New internal governance rules: meetings on first Wednesday of each month, capped at 3 hours with two 30-minute extensions. Two public question periods. Mayor's suspensive veto. Fines for procedural violations.
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Council Procedure | In force | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Règlement 152-2023 |
PIIA explained: when a renovation needs council approval first
Règlement 152-2023 requires council review of exterior renovations in designated heritage and planning corridors — windows, roofing, siding, additions. Applies before permits are issued.
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Urban Planning | In force | Mar 2024 |
| Règlement 148-2023 ch. 12 |
Cutting down a tree in Ormstown? You need a permit for that
There is no standalone tree bylaw. Chapter 12 of the zoning bylaw requires a certificate before felling, sets a minimum of one tree per 100 m² inside the urban perimeter, and protects shorelines, flood plains and drinking-water intakes. Fines reach $15,000 per hectare. Amended April 2026 by 148.4-2025.
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Environment | Amended | Mar 2024 |
| Règlement 86-2024 |
The last digit of your address decides which day you can water your lawn
Lawn watering is tied to your civic number, 3–6 a.m. or 8–11 p.m., weekdays only. Pool filling is restricted before June 15. Water-cooled air conditioners, compressors and car washes without recycling must be replaced by February 1, 2027. Fines from $250.
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Environment | In force | Mar 2024 |
| Règlement 167.1-2026 |
Public notice bylaw amended: new posting locations [See June 1 recap]
Municipality can no longer use its previously designated posting location. Public notices now appear on the municipal website and the exterior bulletin board at Town Hall (5, rue Gale). No standalone explainer yet.
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Finance | In force | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Règlement 173.1-2026 |
$4.8M infrastructure borrowing: rues Prince-Albert, Cullen & Oliver [Notice of motion — pending vote]
Amendment to the existing infrastructure borrowing bylaw to cover road reconstruction works on three streets. Notice of motion tabled June 1, 2026. Adoption vote at a future session. No standalone explainer yet.
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Infrastructure | Pending vote | TBD |