By-laws
The Town of Pelham bylaw enforcement division educates and informs residents about the Town's rules and regulations, including parking.
Bylaw enforcement receives complaints from the general public and directs them to the appropriate agency that has jurisdiction or processes them in accordance with the Town's Complaint Policy. The more common bylaws include barking dogs, businesses in residential areas, signs, dumping garbage, fences, derelict vehicles, weeds, and noise.
To file a complaint to the Town of Pelham By-Law, please complete a Spot it Share it request.
Town By-laws
Administrative Municipal Penalty System "AMPS"
- Discharge of Firearms By-law - 4019(2018)
- Fireworks By-law - 2951(2008)
- Noise Control By-law - 4454(2022)
- Odour Management By-law - 81-2024
- Open Air Burning By-law - 4223(2020)
- Public Nuisance By-law - 4253(2020)
- Amended by AMPS By-law
- Waterpipe By-law & Smoke and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law (Niagara Region)
- Clean Yards By-law - 4453(2022)
- Environmental Protection By-law - 3357(2013)
- Fortification of Land By-law - 4158(2019)
- Lawful Fences By-law - 4157(2019)
- Private Entry Upon Adjoining Lands By-law - 4254(2020)
- Removal of Topsoil From Lands By-law - 624(1980)
- Swimming Pool and Hot Tub By-law - 60-2023
- Water Management By-law - 3198(2011)
- For additional information, please visit the Water and Wastewater webpage.
Town Public Code of Conduct
Cannabis
Cannabis operations and odours in the Town fall within the Town's jurisdiction but there are several levels of government involved. Learn more about cannabis in Pelham.
Become a Crossing Guard
What does it take to become a crossing guard? We're glad you asked.
Every year the Town of Pelham seeks crossing guards to help fill the gaps where posts require guard assistance. Helping children get to and from school safely is a big part of the job, but ensuring that both pedestrians and motorists are paying attention is equally important.
Crossing guards are visual representatives of our community and;
- Set proper examples
- Encourage patterns of safe crossing
- Conduct is reasonable and prudent
- Know and follow all policies and procedures
- Know the scope of their authority and responsibility
Pelham crossing guards are provided the information and equipment they need to fulfil the duty asked of them. If you'd like to learn more about being a crossing guard, or have questions, please contact our senior bylaw officer, Craig Genesse at 905-892-2607 x204.
You can report issues, make requests for service, ask questions and provide feedback to town staff, anywhere, anytime. You can also track the progress and completion of your request. Click the Spot it Share or Access the portal here.
Contact Us
Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square
P.O. Box 400
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
905-892-2607
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