Regulations affecting lakefront property owners

The following by-laws and regulations are relevant to lakefront property owners. It is not an exhaustive list; for additional information, see the websites of the cited organizations.

Huron Perth Public Health

• Private small drinking-water systems that serve between 6 and 25 properties are regulated by HPPH.

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority

• Shoreline Regulations assists MVCA in its mandate to prevent the loss of life and property due to flooding or erosion along the Lake Huron shoreline, including bluffs, gullies, beaches, and all properties within the "100-year erosion line". Anyone planning to do any work in these areas may require a permit from MVCA. The MVCA website provides details on the policy and procedures, as well as erosion-line maps for the shoreline and gullies.

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township

• Community On-site Septic inspection Program
• Noise and Sound By-Law
• Property Standards defines conditions for the maintenance and occupancy of property.
• Building regulates the construction, alteration, and demolition of all structures, and the requirements for building permits, including the construction or alteration of sewage systems (septic systems, holding tanks, etc), and plumbing. NOTE: certain undertakings may also require a permit from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
• Residential Fences defines the conditions under which fences may be constructed.
• Shoreline Tree Preservation defines the conditions under which trees may be removed, trimmed, etc.
• Burning, Open-Air defines the conditions under which certain materials may be burned in firepits and other containers.
• Clean Yards defines the requirements to maintain property in a clean and orderly state.
• Animal Control defines conditions pertaining to the types and numbers of animals that may be housed on a property. Relevant to all pet owners.
• All-Terain Vehicles regulates the use of off-road vehicles on municipal roads and road allowances.
• Lakefront Association Unassumed Roads defines the conditions under which ACW will provide grants to lakefront associations to assist in the cost of their maintaining roads for which the Township does not assume responsibility.
• Water Connection defines the conditions under which properties in areas serviced by municipal water systems must connect to those systems. (Applies to: Amberley Beach, Huron Sands.)
• Watering Restrictions defines the conditions under which municipal water systems may be used for gardening, lawn maintenance, and other purposes. (Applies to: Amberley Beach, Huron Sands.)

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