By-Laws and Policies
| By-law Name | By-law Number | Amendments | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control | 39-2013 | To regulate and restrict the keeping of animals in the Township of Norwich | |
| Building By-law | 16-2019 | 42-2023 Amended Schedule A of 16-2019 | In respect to construction, demolition, change of use permits and inspections |
| Code of Conduct | 44-2019 | Code of Conduct for members of Council, local boards, and committees | |
| Development Charges | 32-2024 | 37-2024 | To establish Township-wide Development Charges for the Township of Norwich |
| Dog Control | 15-2017 consolidated with 09-2021 | To regulate and restrict dogs in the Township of Norwich | |
| Fire Regulation | 45-2019 | Regulation and control for the setting of and prevention of fires | |
| Firework Regulation | 34-2003 | To prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks | |
| Land Clearance | 89-01 | A By-law to provide for the filling-up, drainage and cleaning of land and clearing land of waste | |
| Littering By-law | 53-2008 | To prohibit the depositing of refuse and debris on private property or municipal property | |
| Noise By-law | 35-2013 | 64-2021 | To regulate and prohibit noise |
| Off-Road Vehicles | 14-2021 | To regulate the operation of off-road vehicles with the Township of Norwich | |
| Procedural By-law | 57-2017 | 56-2022 | To Govern the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Norwich and of its committees |
| Property Tax Rate | 25-2024 | Assessment for the year 2024 and for Levying the rates of taxation thereon | |
| Public Parks | 55-2008 | To protect and govern the use of public parks and facilities | |
| Refreshment Vehicle Licencing | 50-84 | To licence, govern and regulate refreshment vehicles | |
| Regulate Bicycles | 17-98 | To prohibit and regulate bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters. etc. within the Township of Norwich | |
| Sign By-law | 51-87 | Regulate the erection of signs in the Township of Norwich | |
| Site Plan Approval Guidelines | 15-2012 | Site Plan Control By-law | |
| Swimming Pool | 10-98 | Enclosure of private outdoor swimming pools | |
| Traffic and Parking | 66-2016 | 03-2017 | To regulate traffic and parking within the Township of Norwich |
| User Fees | 36-2024 | To establish user fees and service charges for the Township of Norwich |
Policies
| Policy No. | Policy Description |
|---|---|
| Safe & Well Oxford |
Community Safety and Well-being Plan |
| Telecommunication Tower Protocol |
Protocol for the development and/or redevelopment of Telecommunication Towers in the Township of Norwich |
| Policy AODA | Accessible Information & Communication Policy |
| Accessible Customer Service Policy | To provide compliance to the AODA standards |
| Community Grants Program Policy |
To assist volunteer groups that provide programs, services and events for the betterment of the community that would otherwise not be provided |
| Flag Protocol |
To provide a standard which flag raising requests for events, organizations or community groups of significance, and for how flag lowering will be administered for Township flag poles |
| Municipal Alcohol Policy |
Guidelines for staff and users of facilities and parks to ensure responsible use of alcohol |
| Traffic Calming Policy |
Process used by staff when traffic calming measures/projects are requested by Township residents Also see Traffic Calming Guide. |
| Cemetery By-laws (Rules and Regulations) |
Rules that govern the operations of The Corporation of the Township of Norwich and all cemeteries that fall under the Township. |
Additional By-Laws
The Clerk’s Office maintains the by-laws and amendments enacted by Council. To obtain an official version of a by-law, please contact the Clerk’s Office.