By-Laws | Township of Bonfield

The Township of Bonfield enacts by-laws to maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful community. These by-laws govern various aspects of daily life, including property standards, public safety, land use, and environmental protection.

Frequently requested by-laws

By-law Number	By-law Name	Contact
2026-32	Administrative Monetary Penalty	Administration
2025-36	Animal Control	By-Law Department
2020-20	ATV & Off-Road Vehicles	By-Law Department
2024-31	Emergency Management Program	Administration
1986-06	Noise Control	Administration
2024-27	Open Air Burning	Administration
2026-33	Open Air Burning - Update	Administration
2025-28	2025 Operating Budget	Administration
2026-31	Procedural	Administration
2026-30	Procurement Policy	Administration
2024-18	Site Plan Control Areas	Planning
2023-39	Social Media Policy	Administration
2024-66	Tax Policy	Administration

Home and property by-laws

By-law Number	By-law Name	Contact
2004-29	Fence Heights	By-Law Department
2004-30	Property Maintenance & Occupancy Standards	By-Law Department
2025-17	Short-Term Rental	By-Law Department
2025-11	ADU's, Hunt Camps & Accessory Structures	By-Law Department
2025-16	Travel Trailers & RVs	By-Law Department
2024-66	Tax Policy	Administration
2025-27	Tax Ratio	Administration

Roads and landfill by-laws

By-law Number	By-law Name	Contact
2020-20	ATV & Off-Road Vehicles	By-Law Department
2023-27	Management of Waste & Recycling	Public Works
2024-23	Landfill Tipping Fees	Public Works
2024-24	Public Works Operation Fees	Public Works

User Fees

By-law Number	By-law Name	Contact
2024-21	Administrative Fees	Administration
2025-30	Building Fees	Building Department
2024-24	Public Works Operation Fees	Public Works
2024-25	Fire Department Fees	Administration
2024-23	Landfill Tipping Fees	Public Works
2024-20	Recreation and Program Fees	Administration

Have a general by-law question?

If you have questions about Bonfield's municipal by-laws such as open-air burning regulations, setback requirements, or the use of recreational and commercial vehicles—please reach out to our By-Law Enforcement Officer for assistance.

Contact Information:

Email: bylaws@bonfieldtownship.com

Phone: 705-776-2641

Report a by-law infraction

If you have a complaint about a Township of Bonfield by-law violation, please fill out the Municipal By-law Enforcement Complaint Form. Following the process outlined in the Municipal By-law Complaint and Service Request Management Policy ensures thorough, prompt and courteous receipt, processing, investigation and resolution of complaints.

All complaints, including emails, must contain the complainant's name, address and phone number. Please note that all personal information about complainants will remain confidential.