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All documents are available at the Office of the Clerk. To obtain an official version of a by-law or policy, or to verify its accuracy and currency, please contact the Clerks department.
| 911 municipal civic addressing system |
By-law/PolicyMunicipal civic addressing system By-law #2016-36 Road name list for 911 civic addressing purposes By-law #2021-52 More infoRead more about civic addressing. Report a concernReport a concern about your civic address by contacting the Corporate Information Coordinator. |
| Accessibility standards |
By-law/PolicyAdopt accessibility standards for customer service policy By-law #2009-125 More infoWe offer a wealth of information on the accessibility page. Report a concernFind out how to report an accessibility concern. |
| Accountability and transparency |
By-law/PolicyEstablish an accountability and transparency policy By-law #2016-31 More infoThe Town of Huntsville's open government page will provide some more information on how we hold ourselves accountable and transparent in our policies and practices. |
| Administrative Monetary Penalty |
By-law/PolicyBy-law #2022-54 to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) |
| Appointments |
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| Asset management |
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Beaver dams management |
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| Bicycle, skateboards and scooters |
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| Building and sewage system |
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More infoVisit the building homepage for all things building, demo, permits and inspections. |
| Burning |
By-law/PolicyPrescribe the parameters for outdoor burning within the Town of Huntsville (Outdoor Burning By-Law) By-law #2019-74 to repeal By-law #2007-76 Daily updatesFire danger rating 1-877-847-1577 for daily updates. Report a concern
More infoRead the outdoor burning page for current fire danger information. |
| Business licensing |
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More infoRead about how to obtain a business licence or apply for one. Report a concernPlease contact a by-law enforcement officer if you have concerns about how a business is licensed by the Town of Huntsville. |
| Cemeteries |
By-law/PolicyProvide for rules and regulations for the care and control of all municipal cemeteries By-law #2018-44 More infoRead about our services, purchase plots or visit a loved one at one of our local cemeteries. |
| Clean yard |
By-law/PolicyProvide for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition By-law #2007-55 More infoRead more about why we have this by-law on the reducing pollution page. Report a concernComplete the report a concern form or contact a by-law enforcement officer if you have concerns. |
| Community improvement |
More infoLearn about community improvement initiatives in our realm of plans and studies. |
| Community Planning Permit (CPP By-law) |
By-law/PolicyCommunity Planning Permit By-law #2022-97 More info
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| Closed meeting investigator |
By-law/PolicyAppoint a closed meeting investigator By-law #2015-90 More infoLearn more about the closed meeting investigator. |
| Compliance Audit Committee |
By-law/PolicyAppoint a Muskoka Compliance Audit Committee By-law #2018-89 More infoLearn more about the requirements of the Muskoka Compliance Audit Committee. |
| Council code of conduct |
By-law/PolicyEstablish a code of conduct for members of Council Policy Consolidated By-law #2018-58 This policy applies to all Elected Officials on Huntsville's Town Council. This policy ensures that local government is open, accessible, and accountable. The relationship of public trust and mutual respect that has evolved between government and the public requires high standards of ethical conduct by municipal Council Members." Sec. 3 - Policy Statement. Related infoLooking for more on accountable and transparent practices? Check out the open government page for resources and processes available to our citizens. |
| Council remuneration and compensation |
By-law/PolicyEstablish the rates of remuneration and compensation for the members of Council By-law #2021-68 |
| Council vacancy |
PolicyCouncil vacancy policy is to provide an accountable and transparent process for filing any Vacancy that occurs on Council. |
| Delegation of authority by-law |
By-law/PolicyDelegation of Authority by-law #2023-130 |
| Development charges |
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More infoPurpose, background, rate details on the development charges page. |
| Dogs, pets and animals |
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More infoVisit the dog control and licensing page for additional information or to report a lost/found dog. |
| Election sign |
By-law/PolicyRegulate election signs in municipal, provincial and federal elections By-law #2018-22 |
| Emergency plan |
By-law/PolicyProtect property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville By-law #2022-20 More infoLearn more about emergency preparedness. |
| Fees and charges |
By-law/PolicyEstablish fees or charges and requiring payment for information, services, activities and use of Town property |
| Firearms |
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| Fireworks |
By-law/PolicyTo prohibit the setting off of fireworks within the Town of Huntsville, by-law #2020-34. More infoVisit the forms and resources page for display fireworks forms. |
| Flag Protocol |
| Flag Protocol Policy Communication-02 to define the criteria and process for displaying, raising and half-masting the flags on corporate properties and facilities of The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville, to ensure fair and consistent application. |
| Hens |
By-law/PolicyThe policy regarding backyard hens is part of the Community Planning Permit Bylaw under the definition of Hens, Backyard (Page 109). The Precinct (Page 58) of which the property is located in, must permit that the keeping of Backyard Hens.
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| Highways obstruction |
By-law/PolicyRegulate activity on municipal highways, road allowances and right of ways By-law #2011-43 to repeal By-law #92-106 |
| Idling |
By-law/PolicyProvide for the control of the idling of vehicles in the Town of Huntsville By-law #2023-27 More infoHuntsville recognizes its role in protecting its natural beauty and encouraging everyone that lives, works and plays in the Town to be a good environmental steward. Learn more about the Environment & Climate Change. Learn about the negative effects of idling. |
| Insurance |
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Rental insurance policy and form are available on the forms, permits and resources page. More infoIf you are looking to host an event in our Town check out what all we have to offer! |
| Logging |
By-law/PolicyControl the use of open and unopened road allowances for any commercial use, including logging and log hauling purposes and By-law #2011-42 to repeal by-law #2011-22 More infoApproval permit application forms are available and please refer to Schedule B on the procedure, respecting logging. |
| Municipal accommodation tax |
By-law/PolicyConsolidated Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law 2019-123. Municipal Accommodation Tax Budget Principles Policy More infoThe Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) was introduced on April 1, 2019. Learn about on our Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). |
| Municipal tree policy |
By-law/PolicyProhibit or regulate the injuring or destruction of trees on municipal lands in the Town of Huntsville By-law #2002-18 More infoThe Town of Huntsville regulated the removal of vegetation and cutting of trees on private property through the Community Planning Permit By-law. |
| Noise |
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More infoRead more about why this by-law is important on the noise page. Report a concern
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| Off-Road vehicles on municipal roads |
By-law/PolicyRegulate the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on Municipal Roads Consolidated by-law #2015-52 |
| Outdoor lighting |
By-law/PolicyRegulate outdoor illumination to ensure responsible lighting, light pollution mitigation and conservation of the night environment By-law #2016-3 More infoRead more about why we have this by-law on the environment and climate change page. |
| Parking |
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More infoLooking for areas to park and/or accessible parking spaces in Huntsville? Visit the parking page for maps and locations. |
| Parks and outdoor public places |
By-law/PolicyRegulate and govern the use of parks and outdoor public places within the Town of Huntsville By-law #2015-25 More infoInterested in visiting an outdoor public place? Check out all Huntsville has to offer in parks, beaches, trails and outdoor facilities. |
| Pool enclosures |
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More infoTo learn about the requirements and building process, visit the decks, fences and pool enclosures page. |
| Procedural by-laws |
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| Procurement policy by-law |
By-law/PolicyAdopt a procurement policy By-law #2023-123 Bids and TendersIf you are interested in seeing what bid opportunities exist, visit our bids and tenders page. You can create an account to get notified of future opportunities that become available. |
| Property standards |
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Report a ConcernTo report a concern, complete the property standards complaint form. |
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Public Notice Policy |
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The Public Notice Policy provides for the circumstances in which notice shall be provided to the public and the form, manner and times notice shall be given. |
| Recreation and Leisure |
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| Sale and disposition of land |
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| Short-Term Rental Accommodations |
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More infoVisit the short term accommodation rentals page for all details and application. |
| Signs |
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Consolidated By-law
Sign guidelinesHuntsville's sign guidelines are in place to help identify a business, and consist of three parts:
Note: the sign guidelines document is a large file around 5MB. Please notify us if you prefer an alternate format of this document. |
| Site plan control (see the new Community Planning Permit By-law) |
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The Town recently passed the Community Planning Permit By-law (By-law 2022-97), which has replaced the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law. The CPP By-law is in full force and effect as of January 31, 2023. |
| Skateboards and bicycles |
By-law/PolicyProhibit the use of skateboards, inline skates, scooters, motorized scooters, bicycles and similar devices By-law #2001-61 Report a concern
Skateboard parkHuntsville has a dedicated skateboard park at the McCulley Robertson Recreation Park. |
| Smoking |
By-law/PolicyProhibit smoking outdoors on Town of Huntsville owned property By-law #2019-107 More infoRead more about why we have this by-law on the environment and reducing pollution page. Report a concern
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| Snow |
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More infoVisit the seasonal maintenance page to learn more about our winter operations and snow clearing priorities. |
| Special events |
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Event planningPlanning to host a special event? Check out our hosting an event page to find out the permits you require. Rent a facilityLooking to rent one of our facilities for your next special event? See what we have to offer on our host an event page. |
| Sponsorships, Dedications and Donations |
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| Sports Memorabilia |
PolicyGuides the acceptance or decline of Sports Memorabilia, notes ownership and control of inventory, condition and location of such items. |
| Tag day |
PolicyNon-profit or charitable organizations may apply for and be granted permission to conduct tag days on municipal property. More infoLooking to request a date/time to hold a tag day? Fill out the tag day request form. |
| Tax rates |
By-law/PolicyTown tax ratesAdopt the estimates for the sums required for the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville and the District Municipality of Muskoka – general, special and education purposes. BIA tax ratesProvide for the levy and collection of special charges in the Huntsville Business Improvement Area
More infoTax rates and calculations information page. |
| Vehicle for hire |
By-law/PolicyProvide for licensing on vehicles for hire within Huntsville. |
| Waterfront and shoreline |
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More infoRead more on the waterfront development page. |
| Zoning (see the new Community Planning Permit By-law) |
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The Town recently passed the Community Planning Permit By-law (By-law 2022-97), which has replaced the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law. The CPP By-law is in full force and effect as of January 31, 2023. |
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Please note only commonly requested by-laws and policies are posted on the website. Those provided electronically are for information only and may not retain the exact structure of the original versions. Readers should verify information before acting on it.
All by-laws and policies are available at the Office of the Clerk, and reference should be made to the official version for any legal purposes. Every effort is made to ensure the by-laws and policies on this website are accurate and contains the latest amendments; however, the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided here.
Sponsorships, Dedications and Donations