Commonly Requested By-laws

Review the most commonly requested by-laws in the Municipality of South Bruce or explore a complete list of our municipal by-laws.

Animal Control By-law

The Animal Control By-law regulates animal control in the Municipality of South Bruce. This includes issuing dog licences and wildlife claims.

Fence By-law

The Fence By-law regulates the construction of property fences in South Bruce and includes the procedure for handling line fence disputes.

Clean Yards By-law

The Clean Yards By-law regulates yard maintenance in South Bruce. These regulations apply to all properties including vacant lots and regulates grass and weed growth and other yard maintenance standards.

Open Air Burning By-law

Our Open Air Burning By-law regulates open air burning in the Municipality. Find out how to apply for an open air burn permit and review the permit fees.

Pool Fences By-law

You need to put up a pool enclosure fence around your pool. Please review the Pool Fences By-law to find out the construction requirements including materials, height and locking regulations.

Property Standards By-law

The Property Standards By-law regulates maintenance standards for all properties in the Municipality of South Bruce.

Sign By-law

If you’d like to put up a sign in the Municipality of South Bruce, you’ll need to follow the building regulations outlined in the Sign By-law.

Watering Restrictions By-law

Our Watering Restrictions By-law outlines water use restrictions in the Municipality of South Bruce. Please review our water conservation efforts for more information about water use.