By-Law
The Town of New Tecumseth by-laws below are for reference purposes only. Our By-law Enforcement Officers enforce the Town’s by-laws. We update by-laws regularly, please contact us for the most current information.
Animal Control
Kennel Licensing
When applying to operate a kennel in New Tecumseth, be sure to:
- Contact the Town’s Planning Department to see if your property is correctly zoned. Visit in-person at Town Hall, call the department at 705-435-3900 or email Planning and Development.
- Download and complete the Kennel Licence Application Form, or visit Town Hall to obtain a physical copy.
- Pay all associated fees required. This fee is refundable if the application is refused.
- Supply the Town with a criminal record check with respect to animal cruelty.
- Submit a site plan for review.
- Submit your completed form, any fees and required documentation to Administration Services at Town Hall.
Kennels are inspected twice every year. Canine Control enforces the Kennel By-law and you can call them at 905-729-4972 or email if you have any concerns.
If a kennel is found to violate the Kennel By-law, we will give written notice to the owner to fix any violations within 30 days. After that period, the Humane Society is notified. Any further non-compliance may result in the loss of the kennel licence.
Kennel licences expire on December 31 every year and must be renewed with the Town.
Livestock
If you are a producer in New Tecumseth and your livestock, poultry and/or honeybees have been damaged by wildlife, the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program can help with financial assistance.
For help with processing or evaluating your livestock claim, please call our livestock evaluator at 705-727-6108.
Learn more about program eligibility with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Noise
Residents, visitors and workers in the Town of New Tecumseth abide by our Town’s Noise Control By-law, which regulates and prohibits noise that could become public nuisances.
Our Municipal Law Enforcement responds to noise complaints and inquiries.
If you are experiencing clearly audible, unwanted and persistent noise in a residential area, you can contact Municipal Law Enforcement to make a complaint at all times of the day or night.
Our Noise Control By-law outlines the activities that are regulated and prohibited in Schedule A. This includes:
- Loudspeakers, amplifiers and electronic devices
- Stereos in a building, structure or motor vehicle
- Construction or maintenance equipment
- Lack of muffler or tires squealing on a motor vehicle
- Improperly secured trailer equipment that causes noise
- Air conditioner, water pump, pool pump or filter or heat pump that is not in proper working order
- Bells, horns, yelling and shouting
- Explosives detonation
- Any ongoing, persistent, unusual sound or noise that is likely to disturb other residents of the town
Residential Tenancies Act
If you are a tenant and a neighbouring tenant in the same building is causing disturbing noise, contact your landlord to make a complaint. The Residential Tenancies Act gives all tenants the right to reasonable enjoyment in their homes without noise distractions.
If you are performing construction on your home or as part of a project build in the town, you must abide by the Town of New Tecumseth’s Noise Control By-law. Schedule B provides information on permitted times for construction activity and Schedule C provides activities that are exempted from the by-law.
You must inform the Town of your expected times of construction through the permitting process of any new build.
If you are hearing construction related noise that is causing a nuisance beyond the permitted times of construction, you can make a complaint to our Municipal Law Enforcement Department.
Make a Complaint or Inquiry
To make a complaint or inquiry about a noise related concern, you can contact our Municipal Law Enforcement division.
Contact the division at 705-435-3900 and follow the prompts. If an officer is available, they will respond to your call as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will return your call by the next business day.
You can also email Municipal Law Enforcement or fill out our Report a Concern form.
We handle all complaints confidentially
Request for exemption from the noise by-law
Parking Restrictions
We enforce various parking restrictions within the Town that residents must abide by. View the Town’s Parking and Traffic By-law for complete information.
Five-hour limits
There is a five-hour parking limit restriction within the Town. For zones where parking is restricted to less than five hours, please follow the allotted time limits.
If you park in a prohibited area or do not follow the assigned time limits, you will be subject to fines and/or the vehicle may be towed.
Unassumed roads
Developers of new subdivisions may post unassumed road signs in new subdivisions. The developer is responsible for road and sidewalk maintenance until the municipality assumes them when completed.
However, all services and by-laws still apply to the subdivision and are subject to enforcement by police and municipal law enforcement officers.
Winter Parking
In order to provide clear roadways for traffic, we conduct snow removal services during the fall and winter months.
Winter parking restrictions
Parking on all streets is prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 15 as per our Parking and Traffic By-law. Vehicles parked on the streets during this time will be ticketed and possibly towed. If your car is towed, you are responsible for the costs of removal.
We are not liable for any damage done by street maintenance equipment to vehicles parked on Town streets.
Fines
If you are parked on Town streets during a prohibited time, you will receive a $35 fine that must be voluntarily paid within 10 days. After those 10 days, you are responsible for a set fine of $52.50. Pay a parking ticket.
Visiting home health care professional parking permits
A visiting Health Care Professional is someone who provides health care to residents who are confined to their homes such that that they rely on others for essential services.
A visiting Health Care Professional can apply for annual parking permits.
Additional Information:
- Cheque, cash, debit or credit card payment accepted
- Permits are for the explicit use of home visits only
- Permit is valid for 12 months, for maximum parking time of 8 hours
- Permit does not apply to parking in front of fire hydrants, signed areas or to be allowed to block the safe passage of snow clearing equipment
- Permits will be available for pick-up or sent out by mail within 10 business days after receiving paperwork.
- Permits requested to be sent by mail will be sent to the employer’s address
- Permits are non-refundable
Special Occasion Parking Permits
Unless otherwise posted, on‑street parking in New Tecumseth is limited to five hours. To help meet short‑term parking needs, the Town offers a Parking Permit Program that allows eligible property owners to park a vehicle on the street for up to 24 hours per permit.
April 16 to November 14
$12.30 + HST per permit
Maximum 15 permits per property annually
Permits are available seasonally and may be purchased annually, subject to program limits.
Town Hall – 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston
Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
New Tecumseth Recreation Centre – 7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston
Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday between 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre – 139 Queen Street North, Tottenham
Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday between 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Parking Tickets
We issue parking tickets for infractions to the Town’s Parking and Traffic By-law. If you receive a parking ticket, there are a variety of ways to pay it.
Payment timelines
You can voluntarily pay your parking ticket within 10 days of the infraction. If you do not pay the ticket within 10 days, you can then pay the set fine at a potentially increased rate within 15 days of the infraction. If you file a notice of intention to appear in court, you can pay after the conviction, but before a licence plate denial.
Trial option
When choosing the trial option, you or your agent must attend to the Town Administration Centre in-person, during regular hours of operation to file a notice of intention to appear in court.
You must bring your ticket with you. You cannot set a date by mail. We encourage you to call the office and book an appointment in advance at 705-435-3900.
Methods of Payment
You can pay your parking ticket:
- Pay a Parking Ticket Online
- By calling 705-435-3900 or 905-729-0057 and using an accepted credit card
- In-person by signing the Voluntary Payment Option and paying using cash, cheque, debit or an accepted credit card at the Town Administration Centre.
- By mailing your ticket, the signed Voluntary Payment Option and a cheque to the Town Administration Centre. Do not send cash through the mail. Write the Parking Infraction Notice Number on the front of your cheque and make it payable to the Town of New Tecumseth.
You can also file a request to appeal your ticket.
By-Laws
Please contact Canine Control if you have an issue regarding the following by-laws:
Please contact the Ontario Provincial Police if you have an issue regarding the following by-laws:
Please contact our Planning Department or Engineering Department if you have a question or issue with the following by-laws:
Please contact our Public Works department if you have a question or issue with the following by-laws:
Follow these steps to apply for Municipal Consent:
- Complete and submit a Municipal Consent application form to the Town of New Tecumseth by email at: mc@newtecumseth.ca.
- Include a cover letter and drawings, as described in the “Municipal Consent Submission Requirements” reference document.
If you have questions regarding Municipal Consent, please contact mc@newtecumseth.ca for assistance.
Certified By-law Copies
Please contact us if you’d like to get a true and certified copy of a by-law.
Commonly Requested By-laws
The by-laws listed below are provided for reference purposes only. The Town of New Tecumseth’s By-law Enforcement Officers are responsible for providing education and enforcing the majority of municipal by-laws. As by-laws are updated periodically, we encourage you to contact the Town directly to obtain the most current information.
These are some of the commonly requested by-laws: