CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS AND INSPECTORS Code of Conduct for Building Officials and Inspectors

INFORMATION ON BY-LAWS The Township of Beckwith is governed through numerous By-laws. The following is a summary of the more important ones, those which deal with common problems or issues.

ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW Being a non-urban municipality, the Township must ensure the safety of its livestock and pets. Therefore, animals including dogs, are not to be left running at large within the Township. Running at large means that the animal is not in care and control of its owner. If an animal is found to be running at large it can be seized and impounded. The owner would be responsible for any damage the animal did during the period of being at large and could face a fine for such an offence.

BUILDING BY-LAW The Township is governed by the Ontario Building Code and the Building By-law of the municipality. The fees and regulations to be met are addressed in the by-law and should be reviewed when determining construction requirements.

DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Beckwith passed Development Charge By-Law No. 2009-43 on the 1st day of September, 2009 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997 c. 27; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charge by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Beckwith on or before the 13th day of October, 2009 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which come into effect September 1st is as follows: Residential Unit Type Sept. 1, 2009 Sept. 1, 2010 Sept. 1, 2011 Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 1, 2013 Accessory dwelling or dwelling unit  $3,500  $3,750  $4,000  $4,250  $4,500 Converted dwelling  $3,500  $3,750  $4,000 $4,250   $4,500 Duplex dwelling  $3,500  $3,750  $4,000 $4,250  $4,500  Single detached dwelling  $3,500  $3,750  $4,000 $4,250  $4,500  Triplex dwelling   $3,500  $3,750  $4,000 $4,250  $4,500  Semi-detached dwelling  $3,500  $3,750  $4,000 $4,250  $4,500  A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination during regular business office hours. Dated at the Township of Beckwith this 2nd day of September, 2009. Cynthia Moyle Clerk Click here for the Development Charge Study.

FENCE BY-LAW #2009-63 Click here for a full copy of the Fence By-law.

FIRE PERMIT BY-LAW The Township issues fire permits based on information received from the Fire Chief as to the safety for burning on specific days. Without such permit, if a fire is set and it becomes uncontrollable, the person responsible could be held responsible for the cost incurred by the Township in putting such fire out.   Fire permits are required from April 1st until October 31st.

NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW There is currently a noise control By-law which governs noise between 11 pm and 7 am.

ZONING BY-LAW AND OFFICIAL PLAN Both documents pertain to development within the Township including residential, agriculture, lake front, commercial, etc.. Prior to changing the use or adding units to any property a review of these documents would help avoid any conflicts or concerns.  On the left hand side of the Home page go to "Service" then "Planning" for for full documents.