Town of Stratford Bylaws

Find below the list of Stratford's bylaws:
Bylaw # 26 - Animal Control Bylaw

The Animal Control Bylaw regulates animals in the Town of Stratford and, in particular, prescribes for the provision of needs, the licensing and control of dogs and the prohibition of classes of animals in residential areas or in all areas of the Town.

Bylaw # 1 - General Business

The General Business Bylaw establishes rules for the conduct of the business of the Town and sets out the responsibilities of various Town Officials.

Wind Energy ByLaw 29-B

The Wind Energy By-Law 29-B regulates the the installation of wind turbines in Stratford.

Bylaw # 30 - Nuisance Bylaw

The Nuisance Bylaw defines and prohibits activities that would be a nuisance, bans open burning and sets curfews in the Town.

Bylaw # 2 - Conflict of Interest Bylaw

The Conflict of Interest Bylaw defines conflict of interest and identifies situations which are deemed to be a conflict of interest for Town officials.

Bylaw # 3 - Remuneration Bylaw

The Remuneration Bylaw sets out the remuneration that the Mayor and Council are to receive for the discharge of their duties.

Bylaw # 4 - Borrowing Bylaw

The Borrowing Bylaw authorizes Council to borrow money, pledge debt and secure interest in property.

Bylaw # 13 - Emergency Measures Bylaw

The Emergency Measures Bylaw establishes the Stratford Emergency Measures Organization and prescribes the duties and powers of the organization and the duties of the officials involved in the organization.

Bylaw # 21 - Water and Sewer Customer Service Regulations Bylaw

The Water and Sewer Customer Service Regulations Bylaw sets the terms and conditions of service to customers of the Stratford Utility Corporation.

Bylaw # 22 - Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw

The Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw defines and regulates "unsightly property" and what a "dangerous buildings" in Stratford.

Bylaw # 31 - Election Bylaw

The Elections Bylaw regulates the conduct of municipal elections in Stratford which are held every four years with the next election slated for November 2010.

Bylaw # 25 - Stratford Committee Bylaw

The Stratford Committee Bylaw establishes Standing and Special Committees to provide advice to Council on various matters and sets out the composition and terms of reference for each committee and prescribes rules of conduct for meetings. The Bylaw also establishes the Stratford Utility Corporation to to own, operate and manage the Town’s water and sewer Utility subject to Council oversight and integrated management with Town operations.

Bylaw # 30 - Nuisance Bylaw

The Nuisance Bylaw defines and prohibits activities that would be a nuisance, bans open burning and sets curfews in the Town.

Bylaw # 28 - Water and Sewer Mandatory Connection Bylaw

The Water and Sewer Mandatory Connection Bylaw establishes the requirement for properties to be connected to the municipal water and sewer system where service is provided unless specifically exempted in the bylaw.

Bylaw # 29 - Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw

The Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw regulates the use, subdivision and development of land in the Town of Stratford subject to the Town’s Official Plan