Township of East Zorra-Tavistock

Friday, July 30, 2010

Services

	Building Department
	General Information
	Fees
	Development Charges
	Site Plan Control
	Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustable Appliances
	Accessibility Encroachment

	Protective Services
	Fire
	Fire Safety Information
	Open Air Burning
	911
	Police
	Emergency Management
	Ambulance
	By-Law
	Animal Control


	Public Works
	General Information

	Recreation
	Tavistock and District Recreation Centre


	County Services
	Waste Management
	Water & Wastewater
	Board of Health
	Social Service & Housing

By-Law

Responsibilities of this department include the enforcement of on street and off street parking, animal control, noise control, clean yards, property standards and other regulatory by-laws.

To lodge a complaint or obtain information on any of these by-laws, or to enquire about any other regulatory by-law, please contact the Township office at (519) 462-2697 and ask to speak to a by-law enforcement officer. You may also view all the by-laws here.

Officers will respond to clean yard/property standard calls with an on site investigation after which the necessary procedures will be taken to ensure compliance.

To report a vicious dog or a dog bite incident, please contact the Oxford Community Police Services at 537-2323.

Dog Licences/Tags

The Animal Control By-law states that all dogs within the Township obtain a municipal dog licence annually. It also prohibits dogs from running at large. Dogs must be kept on the owner’s property or on a leash or under the owner’s direct control while off the property. If a dog is found running at large, it will be placed in the pound and the owner will be responsible for paying the fines and impound fees in order to have their animal returned. All owners are also responsible to ensure that their dog is not causing a disturbance with excessive barking.

Noise Control By-law

The Noise Control By-law regulates different types of noises and the days and times specific types of noise are prohibited. Please ensure that any noise created from your activities do not disturb your neighbour’s enjoyment of their property.

Clean Yards By-law

This by-law requires the owner of a property to keep their yard clear of garbage, debris and any inoperative motor vehicles. It also requires that all fences and structures be kept in a safe condition.