Municipal Law Enforcement Update August 16 to 18, 2024

(Tiny, Ontario) Over the period of August 16 to 18, Township of Tiny By-law Officers were on full patrol responding to calls ranging from roadside debris, noise, and clean yards.

Township By-law Officers patrolled 232km throughout the municipality via bicycles. A total of 39 complaints were responded to for various concerns.

Roadside Debris

Please be reminded that roadside debris (i.e. broken chairs, old furniture and tables, old BBQ, scrap metal, etc.) is not permitted on the road allowance as there is no free pickup. Items that are left on the roadside will be issued a Yellow Sticker requiring their removal within 72 hours. Items remaining after 72 hours may be picked up by Township of Tiny Staff, disposed of and a Non-Compliant Waste Service Fee of $180 will be applied.

Residents are encouraged to take waste to the County of Simcoe’s North Simcoe Transfer Station, 1700 Golf Link Road, Midland, (Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Alternatively, residents can participate in the County’s Bulky Item program. Please visit the County of Simcoe Bulky Items webpage or call 1-800-263-3199 for details on their program and to book an appointment.

Beach Reminders regarding Dogs

A reminder to the community that as per By-law #02-115, as amended, dogs are prohibited on Balm Beach between June 1 and September 30. Additionally, a reminder that as per By-law #19-040 dogs are prohibited on Cawaja Beach, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., between June 15 and September 15.

Concerns regarding non-compliance can be reported to the Municipal Law Enforcement Department at 705-526-4204.

Waitlist Application for a Short-Term Rental Licence

Short-Term Rental Licence applications are being accepted until a total of 300 applications have been received. Once 300 licence applications have been received, the application process will be closed until the number of licences issued falls below the 300-limit set out in By-law 22-017, as amended. A waitlist has been implemented to determine the priority in which new applications will be received. Please review the entire webpage and Licensing By-law 22-017, as amended, before applying by visiting: www.tiny.ca/STR.

Submitting a Short-Term Rental Related Complaint

If you have concerns about a Short-Term Rental, you can file a complaint through the Host Complaint Tips Portal or by calling Host Compliance. For more details on the program and how to file a Short-Term Rental complaint, please visit: www.tiny.ca/STR.

By-law Information and Complaints

Any questions or concerns regarding by-laws can be forwarded to the Township of Tiny Municipal Law Enforcement Department at 705-526-4204. After hours, please contact the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 for assistance with urgent concerns or matters.

To review the township’s by-laws, visit: www.tiny.ca/bylaws

To review the By-law Coverage Hours, visit: www.tiny.ca/municipal-law-enforcement

To review By-law Enforcement Activity Reports, visit: www.tiny.ca/municipal-law-enforcement

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