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The Township of Ramara promotes a healthy and safe community for all residents and stakeholders and encourages people to be respectful and considerate to their neighbours, visitors and fellow community members. 

Bylaws

Township of Ramara Bylaws are public information are available for public viewing. They are not official versions, as formatting, plans, pictures and/or other text may be missing or altered. The Township of Ramara does not warrant the accuracy of these electronic versions.

Bylaws and/or consolidations cannot be distributed or used for commercial purposes. Any other distribution must repeat this disclaimer. 

Official versions of all Bylaws can be obtained from the Clerk's office. The Official Plan and/or Zoning Bylaw may be purchased from the Planning Department. 

Frequently Requested By-laws

 Animal

  • Back yard chickens - Temporary Use - 2022.54
  • Canine Control Bylaw 2005.76
    • Bylaw 2006.48 - Amendment by replacing the word teasing with badger
    • Bylaw 2006.60 – Amendment by signs stating dog prohibited areas.
    • Bylaw 2006.76 – Amendment around issues concerning owner consent, muzzling dogs and limiting dogs to 3 per household.
    • Bylaw 2008.68 – that Item 13, Schedule A be amended to read Section 7.5
  • Exotic Animals Bylaw
  • Feeding of Wildlife Bylaw
  • Goose Management Service Area & Rate 

Beaches

  • Kitesurfing and or Kiteboarding
    • Amended by 2021.38
  • Prohibit Motorized Vehicles on Municipal Property 

Building and Property

  • Building Bylaw
    • Schedule A
    • Schedule B
    • Schedule C
    • Schedule D
  • Driveway Entrance
  • Fencing Bylaw
    • Amended by 2015.48
    • Amended by 2016.47
    • Amended by 2016.53
  • Long Grass Bylaw
    • Amended by 2023.44
  • Planning Application Pre-Consultation
  • Planning Fee Bylaw
    • Amended by 2024.68
  • Property Standards
    • Amended by 2024.19 (lighting)
  • Septic Reinspection Program (2019.73 - Discretionary Program)
    • Amended by 2022.65 
  • Short-Term Rental Accommodation
    • Amended by 2021.43
    • Amended by 2021.87
    • Amended by 2023.11
  • Site Plan Control

 Council

  • Procedural Bylaw 2025.23
  • Lame Duck Bylaw 2022.28

Discharge of Firearms

  • Bylaw 2020.91

More information about the Discharge of Firearms Bylaw

 Environmental

  •  Fill Bylaw

 Fees and Charges

  • Development Charges
  • Fees and Charges Bylaw

Fire

  • Burn Bylaw
    • Amended by 2014.17
  • Fireworks Bylaw
    • Amended Fireworks Bylaw 

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  • Code of Conduct
  • Staff Salaries and Honorariums 
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  • Benefits and Amenities for Council
    • Amended by 2023.15

Noise

  • Noise Bylaw
    • Amended by 2019.36
    • Amended by 2023.77
  • Fireworks Bylaw
    • Amended Fireworks Bylaw 

Streets and Parking

  • ATV (All Terrain Vehicles)
  • Parking Bylaw
    • Schedule A
    • Schedule B
    • Schedule C
    • Schedule D
  • Prohibit Motorized vehicles on Municipal Property

Trails

  • Regulate Use of Off Road Vehicles and Horses on Ramara Trail System

Zoning

  • 2005.85 Zoning Bylaw and amendments
  • Backyard Chickens - Temporary Use - 2022.54

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Brechin ON L0K 1B0

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