By-Law Enforcement

Welcome to the By-Law Department

By-law Enforcement team helps maintain a safe, healthy, and enjoyable community by enforcing the by-laws and policies established by Council. The Township of Cramahe values open communication and strives to address all public comments—positive or negative—in a fair, respectful, and timely manner.

By-law enforcement in Cramahe is primarily complaint-driven. The Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer responds to written complaints submitted through our By-law Complaint Form and works to resolve issues, often achieving voluntary compliance. In cases where compliance is not immediate, formal legal processes may be required, which can take time.

The By-law Officer enforces municipal by-laws on matters such as property standards, noise, parking, and dogs. The Officer is also responsible for issuing licenses, including refreshment vehicle, hawkers and peddlers, backyard chicken coops, and dog/kennel licenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to public complaints about property standards and by-law violations

• Investigating and prosecuting violations

• Issuing parking tickets and provincial offences notices

• Preparing documentation for court hearings

To Report a Concern

If you are concerned about a by-law enforcement issue, you can file a by-law complaint by Reporting a concern regarding  By-Law Enforcement. If you wish to apply for a permit, you can visit the Applications Licenses and Permits webpage.

Illegal dumping should be reported to the Northumberland County Waste Management Department at 1-866-293-8379 or wastedept@northumberlandcounty.ca.

Animal Control

Cramahe Township now has a contract with the Northumberland Humane Society

***Please Note: The pickup officer will only attend if the dog is contained.***

Pickup is available during business hours only.

11:00 am to 4:00 pm 6 days a week (Emergency Calls only on Sundays)

To request a pickup please call Dispatch at 1- 905- 885-4131 (leave your name and contact information if the call is not answered immediately) messages are monitored regularly.

The Northumberland Humane Society will also accept dogs that are delivered by residents.

To Report Abuse and neglect of any animal.  If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call The Provincial Animal Welfare Service at 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625).

www.northumberlandhs.com

Animal Services Contacts

Dispatch - 1-905- 885- 4131
Shelter Facility -   1-905-885-4131

MAILING ADDRESS FOR SHELTER FACILITY

Northumberland Humane Society

371 Ward St, Port Hope ON L1A 4A4

REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATIONS OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND HUMANE SOCIETY:

Sunday - Saturday : 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Statutory Holidays: Closed

Parking Infractions

The by-law enforcement officer will issue parking infractions to vehicles that do not abide by all parking regulations. To view the regulations, visit the Township Parking website.

We accept cash, debit, cheque or money order.

If you don't pay a parking ticket on time, you may receive fees and court costs. You will also not be able to renew your Ontario Vehicle Permit until you pay the fine.

Cannabis

On October 17, 2018, recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. Visit the Cannabis in Cramahe page for information on how to report a complaint, apply for a retail license, and view other materials relating to Cannabis in Cramahe. 

Frequently Requested By-Laws

To view more Cramahe By-laws, visit our by-law module. 

2009-34        ATV Bylaw
2016-22        Backyard Hens (Chicken Bylaw)
2024-29       Open Air Burn Bylaw
2012-19        Dog Bylaw
2022-69        Fence Bylaw
2006-72        Firearms Bylaw
2006-71        Noise Bylaw
2007-31        Parking Bylaw
2009-71        Road Closure Bylaw
2010-44        Sign Bylaw