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By-laws help keep our community safe, quiet, and pleasant for all residents.
Only commonly requested by-laws are posted on this webpage. Electronic versions are provided for reference only and may not reflect the official formatting.
Official by-laws are available through the Office of the Clerk and should be consulted for legal purposes. While efforts are made to keep online by-laws accurate and up to date, the Township of Seguin cannot guarantee their accuracy.
To obtain or verify an official by-law, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 705-732-4300 ext. 221
By-law No. 2012-049
Being a By-law to prohibit the deliberate feeding of bears (Ursus americanus) within the geographic boundaries of the Township of Seguin.
This By-law shall apply to all the land in the geographic limits of the Township of Seguin.
Intent is to protect the public and the bears by prohibiting the intentional human artificial feeding of bears which causes an escalation in a threat to public health, safety and well being of the residents and visitors of the Township of Seguin and interferes with nature by habituating bears in an unnatural way.
By-law No. 2019-031
Being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, Inspections and Fees.
This By-law applies to all construction (or demolition) projects within Seguin Township.
Consolidated By-law No. 2002-056 (as amended by By-law No.2007-158, and By-law No. 2011-090)
Being a By-law for the regulating of dogs, within the Township of Seguin, and that all by-laws, or parts thereof, contrary hereto or inconsistent herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed.
Under the By-law, all dogs in Seguin must be licensed with the Township. As a condition of a licence, an owner at the time of purchasing a dog licence, shall furnish the following information to Township staff:
- the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dog;
- the breed, name and description of the dog;
- a certificate signed by a practicing veterinarian that the dog has been inoculated with an anti-rabies vaccine, within the period of twenty-four (24) months of the date of application for the licence.
Dog tags are $25.00 and are valid for the lifetime of the registered dog. The tag must be affixed to your dog.
To purchase a dog tag for your dog, please come into the Township office located at 5 Humphrey Drive, Seguin, ON. or email bylaw@seguin.ca
By-law No. 2003-30
Kennel & Domestic Animal Boarding Facility Licensing By-law
Regulating and Licensing of Establishments for Breeding Dogs and Boarding Domestic Animals
Applying for a Kennel Licence
When applying to operate a kennel in Seguin, be sure to:
- Contact the Township's Planning Department to see if your property is correctly zoned. Visit in person at the municipal office, call the department at 705-732-4300 or email planning@seguin.ca.
- Complete the Kennel Application found as Schedule "B' to the By-law No. 2003-30, or visit the municipal office for a physical copy.
- Submit all required documentation and fees.
Kennel Inspections
We inspect kennels typically prior to licence renewal every year. Kennels found in violation of their approved application may have their licence revoked.
By-law No. 2006-71
Being a By-law to Regulate Election Signs in the Township of Seguin and to Amend By-law No. 99-50, Being a By-law to Regulate the Size, Use, Location and Maintenance of Signs and Advertising Devices
By-law No. 2023-107
Being a By-law prescribing times for setting fires, precautions to be observed, and penalties for contraventions, and to repeal By-law No. 2020-058 and all of its amending by-laws in their entirety.
For general information about the Township's current fire rating, please access the "Fire Rating" page within the Fire Department's webpage.
For permit information please contact Seguin Fire Services at (705) 732-4300 or email fire@seguin.ca
By-law 2023-106
Being a By-law to regulate the setting off of fireworks and the sale of fireworks within the Township of Seguin.
By-law No. 2023-030
Being a By-law to prohibit or regulate noise within the Township of Seguin.
When you report a noise violation to By-Law Services, we must establish the particulars of the complaint before we proceed with legal action. In every case, you must be involved in the process.
Application for Noise Exemption Form
**The noise exemption application is now available for submission via email, and payments can be completed online. Please contact bylaw@seguin.ca for further assistance**
Note that an exemption permit is not guaranteed; a Noise Exemption Permit is issued pending approval from the Supervisor, Municipal By-law Services or Fire Chief and all applicable fees paid. The application fee is non-refundable.
By-law No. 2015-076
Being a By-law to permit and regulate the operation of "Off- Road Vehicles' (ORV's) on highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Seguin. Council enacted By-law No. 2015-076 on September 21st, 2015, which permits the operation of Off Road Vehicles as defined in the By-law to operate on all Township roads (highways) as defined in the By-law.
This By-law also repealed the previous By-laws regulating ATV's and Off Road Vehicles enacted by Township of Seguin Council.
By-law No. 2023-031
Being a By-law to prohibit and regulate public nuisances and nuisance parties within the Township of Seguin.
By-law 2024-016
Being a By-law to regulate and govern the use of and activities permitted within Township parks and open space and to repeal By-law 2005-053 and all of its amending by-laws in their entirety.
Permits may be requested by contacting the Director of Community Services at (705) 732-4300
Please note, the Director of Community Services may assign conditions or terms as deemed appropriate. If said conditions or terms are not adhered to the permit may be revoked.
By-law 2024-053
Being a By-law to permit retail business establishments to operate on Holidays for the maintenance or development of tourism within the Township of Seguin.
Consolidated By-law No. 2007-116 (as amended by By-law No. 2009-018 and By-law No. 2009-106)
Being a By-law to regulate the size, use, location and maintenance of signs and advertising devices within the Township of Seguin.
By-law No. 2024-007
Being a Site Alteration By-law to regulate and prohibit the modification to private properties within the Township of Seguin and to repeal By-law 2008-104 and By-law 2008-105 and all of its amending by-laws in their entirety.
This By-law applies only to shoreline areas (60 metres inland from the shoreline) and to land zoned Environmental Protection (EP and EP1).
By-law 2024-015
Being a By-law to regulate the use of Township Docks and Boat Launches.
Permits may be requested by contacting the Director of Community Services at (705) 732-4300
Please note, the Director of Community Services may assign conditions or terms as deemed appropriate. If said conditions or terms are not adhered to the permit may be revoked.
Consolidated By-law No. 2020-112
Being a By-law to regulate traffic and to govern and control the parking of vehicles in the Township of Seguin on Township of Seguin owned property and designated Fire routes.
By-law No. 2021-016
Being a By-law to Designate Reduced Load Periods on certain Municipal Highways or Portions thereof within the Township of Seguin.
By-law No. 2021-016
Being a By-law to Designate Reduced Load Periods on certain Municipal Highways or Portions thereof within the Township of Seguin.
By-law No. 2002-11 (as amended by By-law No. 2002-025, By-law No. 2003-082, By-law No. 2007-078, By-law No. 2010-068, By-law No. 2011-059 and By-law No. 2017-044)
Being a By-law to prohibit and/or regulate the disposal of waste at the Drop Off Sites, Transtor Sites and Landfill Site in the Township of Seguin and that all by-laws, or parts thereof, contrary hereto or inconsistent herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed.