By-law Enforcement
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers enforce Haldimand County's by-laws. By-laws are local regulations passed by Council according to provincial legislation. They create the County's minimum standards and contribute to the quality of life in the municipality.
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Enforcement hours
The Municipal Enforcement Division is located at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga.
Our Enforcement Officers are available:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Rotating 10 Hour Shifts, working some weekends
- Enhanced Weekend Summer Hours, Victoria Day to Labour Day
All requests require that you provide your name, address and contact information for verification and follow-up.
To submit your request:
- Report online
- Submit through the portal
- Call 905-318-5932
- Report in person at the Administration Building
For animal-related concerns, contact animal control services.
To contact the Ontario Provincial Police, call 1-888-310-1122 for non-emergencies or 911 for emergencies.
By-law reporting process
- Submit your complaint and provide as much detail as possible.
- Include your contact information (full name, address, phone number) – anonymous complaints are not investigated. This information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will remain confidential.
- Valid complaints are documented and investigated by our Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.
- If a violation is found, Officers will proceed with enforcement action.
Common by-law inquiries
Below are some common by-law inquiries. For a full list of by-laws, see our By-law Directory.
- Animal control – dog licensing, barking dogs, livestock claims, etc.
- Fences - regulations for the construction of fences
- Noise – residential- and construction-related noise
- Parking – on-street parking
- Property standards and clean yards – standards for the maintenance and occupancy of properties
- Signs – regulations and permit requirements for signs, and other advertising devices
- Trees - forest conservation, County trees and tree-related permits
- Winter control – winter parking, sidewalk and roof snow and ice removal
- Zoning - regulating land use, development and characteristics of structures/buildings
- Flyers – Haldimand County does not distribute flyers. To make a complaint or be removed from distribution, contact the distribution company directly:
Contact Us
Municipal Law Enforcement
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0
