By-laws

• By-laws are enacted by the Municipality of Thames Centre to establish a record of laws that have passed in front of Council. By-laws ensure a safe and pleasant environment for residents and visitors to Thames Centre.
• By-laws cover everything from animal control and parking to noise control and property standards.
• The by-law documents developed for website presentation are not an official version of the by-law and are provided as a convenience only. The official by-law can be obtained by contacting our office.

By-law Complaint Form

Below is a list of the most Frequently Requested By-laws & Policies:

• Animal Control - As of September 23, 2024

• Appointments to Committees, Boards & Other Bodies - As of September 23, 2024

• Backflow Prevention By-law

• Building By-law

• Cemetery By-law

• Council Code of Conduct

• Development Charges

• Division Fence Cost Sharing

• Extension of Municipal Water and Wastewater Services Policy

• Fees and Charges By-law - As of September 23, 2024

• Fences (includes swimming pool enclosures)

• Firearms 

• Fireworks 

• Maximum Rate of Travel on Highways in Thames Centre  (Schedule B & C Amendment)

• Noise

• Notice to the Public

• Open Air Burning

• Parking and Traffic

• Parkland Dedication 

• Public Parks and Recreation

• Property Standards

• Procedural By-law (rules governing the proceeding and conduct of meetings)

• Refreshment Vehicles

• Sanitary and Stormwater Use By-law

• Signage (Amendment-Elections)

• Site Plan Control Area By-law

• Surplus Lands

• Tree Planting

• Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Collection of Fees By-law

• Water and Wastewater Capital Charges Bylaw

• Zoning