Municipal BylawsThe link to the municipal by-laws can be accessed with the link below.
Listed below are certain by-laws that are most pertinent to waterfront property owners. Should you have a concern that should be brought to the attention of the City of Elliot Lake , you can report it here. |
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Useful By-Law References for the Waterfront
ATV and Dirt Bike Laws:
See the following OPP News Release with regards to roads and ATVs and Dirt Bikes.
Building:
Occupancy Permit Requirement Checklist: What steps do you need to take before applying for our occupancy permit? This checklist is supplied by the City of Elliot Lake Building Services Department.
To find out more about building permits click on Building Permit Information.
Shoreline Residential Zone Consolidation Requirements By-Law
This by-law outlines building easements and buffer zone requirements on waterfront properties. (updated on August 8, 2016)
Burning Permits:
You are required to obtain a Burning Permit to burn outdoors from April 1 to October 31. These are available at the local Fire Department for a nominal fee. Don't burn without it!
For more information on open air fires and the prevention of wildfires within the Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake click on Fire Permits-Open Air Burning. NOTE: Chinese lanterns are now banned in the City of Elliot Lake.
You are required to obtain a Burning Permit to burn outdoors from April 1 to October 31. These are available at the local Fire Department for a nominal fee. Don't burn without it!
For more information on open air fires and the prevention of wildfires within the Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake click on Fire Permits-Open Air Burning. NOTE: Chinese lanterns are now banned in the City of Elliot Lake.
Firearms By-law:
This by-law outlines restrictions of the use of firearms within the City of Elliot Lake limits. Firearms include guns, air guns, spring guns, crossbows, longbows and any class thereof.
This by-law outlines restrictions of the use of firearms within the City of Elliot Lake limits. Firearms include guns, air guns, spring guns, crossbows, longbows and any class thereof.
Fireworks By-law:
The by-law outlines:
The by-law outlines:
- the type of fireworks allowed
- the age of persons allowed to handle fireworks
- the dates fireworks displays are allowed
Prohibit Feeding of Wildlife (including baiting)
The City of Elliot Lake deems that the feeding of wildlife contributes to the destruction of private property, increases the potential for contact with unpredictable, aggressive and dangerous animals, increases the potential for contact and spread of infectious diseases and increases the potential for vehicular collisions. This also pertains to the baiting of animals for the purpose of hunting within the city limits.
The City of Elliot Lake deems that the feeding of wildlife contributes to the destruction of private property, increases the potential for contact with unpredictable, aggressive and dangerous animals, increases the potential for contact and spread of infectious diseases and increases the potential for vehicular collisions. This also pertains to the baiting of animals for the purpose of hunting within the city limits.
Government Laws re: Illegal dumping and removal of material from Crown lands
It is illegal to dump anything including slash on any government (MNR) owned lands. To review the actual document, go to Item 27 of the Public Land Act.
It is illegal to dump anything including slash on any government (MNR) owned lands. To review the actual document, go to Item 27 of the Public Land Act.