By-law Enforcement
By-law Enforcement
The By-law Enforcement Division is committed to the delivery of professional by-law enforcement in a timely and effective manner. Our mandate is to achieve compliance with municipal by-laws; through education, mediation and as necessary through enforcement and prosecution. Our primary goals are to ensure public safety and to maintain community standards which contribute to improving the quality of life in Leamington.
By-law Enforcement staff are also a valuable resource for residents and the community. You can call and speak with someone if you have questions or concerns about municipal by-laws or other enforcement issues.
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| General Inquiries Fences without Pools - Questions or concerns should be directed to the Municipal By-law Enforcement Department. Fences with Pools - Fences are required to comply with the Swimming Pool By-law and will require a building permit. Questions or concerns should be directed to Building Services. Fences in Commercial and Industrial Zones - Questions or concerns should be directed to Planning Services as they may be subject to site plan control. Section 4.16 - Fences (Zoning By-law No. 890-09) states the following:Within any area zoned Residential (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6) fences are permitted in any required rear, interior side and exterior side yards and the maximum height shall be 2m (6.56 ft) and in no case, shall be located les that 6m (19.68 ft) from the front lot line. Where a required rear yard abuts a required front yard of an abutting property, the maximum height of the fence within a triangular space shall be 1.2m (3.93 ft) for a distance of 6m (19.68 ft) measured along the exterior lot line of the abutting lot, or has no visual obstruction; Within any area zoned Agricultural (A5), fences are permitted in any required rear, interior side and exterior side yards and the maximum height shall be 2m (6.56 ft); Within any area zone Agricultural (A1, A2, A3, A4), fences are permitted around the entire parcel with no maximum height; Within any other zone, fences are permitted in any required rear, interior and exterior yards and the maximum height shall be 3m (9.84 ft) and shall be required in the corresponding site plan agreement; Fences must comply with the provisions of Section 4.51 of the Zoning By-law for sight visibility triangles and the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Swimming Pool By-law; If the property abuts Lake Erie, fences will not be permitted in the required rear yard, unless the fence is less than 1.2m (3.93 ft) or has no visual obstructions. |
| Section 4.2 Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law Compliance Submission |
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Section 4.2 of By-law 41-22, being a by-law requiring the abatement of interior greenhouse light (the “By-law) (available here) indicates that on or before October 1, 2022, an Owner of a Greenhouse that utilizes Lights but has not, by such date, installed Curtains on the ceiling of the Greenhouse in accordance with section 4(c), shall submit to the Director, in a form and in the manner as determined by the Director in his or her sole discretion, the following: (a) evidence that Owner shall be in a position to install and maintain Curtains on the ceiling of the Greenhouse in accordance with section 4(c) on or before October 1, 2023; or (b) a declaration that section 5 of this By-law shall not apply as the Lights in the Greenhouse shall be shut off and remain off. Note: Capitalized words within this online form have the same meaning as within the By-law. Please complete and submit a separate online form for every municipal address or tax roll number related to each Greenhouse.
Section 4.2 Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law Compliance Submission
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