By-laws

Below is a list of the most frequently requested By-laws, Plans, and Policies.

By-laws are enacted by the Municipality of Thames Centre to establish a record of laws that have passed in front of Council. By-laws ensure a safe and pleasant environment for residents and visitors to Thames Centre.
By-laws cover everything from animal control and parking to noise control and property standards.
The by-law documents developed for website presentation are not an official version of the by-law and are provided as a convenience only. The official by-law can be obtained by contacting our office.

By-law Name	By-law Description
Accessibility Plan 2021 - 2026	Multi-Year Joint Accessibility Plan 2021-2026
Accessibility Policy	Accessibility Policy Statement
Asset Management Plan	Comprehensive long term plan for capital assets
Asset Management Policy	Policies and strategies that form framework for Township's Asset Management Process
Budget By-law - 2024	Adopt 2024 Budget
Building Fees By-law - 21-08	Establish Fee Structure for Building Permits
Council Code of Conduct - 19-26	Establish a Code of Conduct for Council Members
Council Remuneration By-law - 20-74	Council Remuneration
Development Charge By-law 21-63	Establish development charges
Development Charges	Pamphlet Setting out Development Charges
Development Charges - Annual Treasurer's Statement - By-law 14-68	Annual Statement of Reserve Funds - 2016
Development Charges - Annual Treasurer's Statement By-law 14-68	Annual Statement of Reserve Funds - 2017
Development Charges - Annual Treasurer's Statement By-law 14-68	Annual Statement of Reserve Funds - 2018
Development Charges - Annual Treasurer's Statement By-law 14-68	Annual Statement of Reserve Funds - 2019
Development Charges - Annual Treasurer's Statement By-law 19-73	Annual Statement of Reserve Funds - 2020
Dog By-law 05-71	Regulate the keeping of dogs in the Township
Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan By-law 23-56	Establish emergency management program and plan for the protection of public safety
Fire & Emergency Fees By-law 24-02	Establish Fire and Emergency Services fees and charges
Health and Safety Policy	Establish health and safety policy for Township employees
Livestock Running at Large	Regulate and prohibit livestock running at large
Lot Maintenance	Provide for the Maintenance of Land in a Clean and Clear Condition
Municipal Alcohol Policy	Establish areas and conditions for the use of alcohol in or on Township facilities
Municipal Law Enforcement Policy	Being a by- law to adopt a Municipal Law Enforcement Policy
Noise By-law 10-65	Regulate noise in the Township
Official Plan	Establish policies to guide development in the Township
Open Air Burning By-law 12-96	Regulate the setting of fires in the Township
Parking By-law 03-12	Revision to parking of vehicles on Township Roadways
Parking By-law 01-61 Parking By-law 21-58	Regulate the parking of vehicles on Township Roadways
Procedural By-law 24-35	Establish policies to govern the procedures of the Council
Procurement Policy	Purchasing Policy for Malahide
Property Standards	Standards for Maintenance and Occupancy of Property
Public Notice By-law 16-52	Provide for notice to the public as required under the Municipal Act, 2001
Reduced Load Period Restrictions- Roads - 14-89	To Establish a Reduced Load Period for Township Roads
Sewage Rates - By-law 23-87	Establish Sewage Rates - 2024
Springfield Sewage Works By-law 13-49	Regulate the control of discharges to the Springfield Sewage System
Tax Rate By-law	2024 Tax Rates and Levies
Use and Care of Municipal Right-of-ways By-law 19-87	Use and Care of Municipal Right-of-ways
User Fee By-law 24-06	User fees and charges 2024
Waste Management Fees	Establish Waste Management Fees 2018
Water Rates - By-law 23-86	Establish Water Rates for 2024
Zoning By-law 18-22	Regulating the use of land, buildings and structures in the Township.