May 21, 2026 - 2:18pm
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(Tiny, Ontario) Over the period of May 15 to May 18, Township of Tiny By-law Officers were on full patrol responding to calls ranging from signs, roadside debris, and noise.
| Offence Type | Charge(s) |
| Parking Control By-law – Various Offences | 22 |
| Parks By-law – Light, Set, Stoke, or Maintain a Fire in a Park | 1 |
Township By-law Officers patrolled 517km throughout the municipality via bicycles. A total of 76 complaints were responded to for various concerns:
| Type of Occurrence | Count |
| Fire By-law | 1 |
| Fireworks By-law | 1 |
| Noise By-law | 9 |
| Parks By-law | 1 |
| Roadside Debris By-law | 9 |
| Sign By-law | 55 |
| Total | 76 |
New Sign By-law
The Township of Tiny recently passed a revised Sign By-law #22-026, which regulates signs in Tiny. During the spring, the By-law Department typically sees an increase in signs that do not comply with the rules of the sign by-law which is consistent with neighbouring municipalities. Seasonal staff proactively address this concern. As a reminder to residents and businesses, signs are not permitted within 8 metres of any Township of Tiny road allowance.
Dogs Prohibited on Balm Beach Reminder
A reminder to the community that as per By-law #02-115 dogs are prohibited on Balm Beach between June 1 and September 30.
Fire Permit Reminder
All property owners in the township are required to obtain a fire permit before having any outdoor fires. The cost is $30.00 per calendar year, plus a 5 per cent processing fee for online transactions (from the township’s payment service provider). A fire permit may be purchased online with a credit card at: www.tiny.ca/firepermit. The fine for failing to obtain a fire permit is $365.00, or a Summons to appear in court.
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.
Summer Enforcement Coverage Hours
May 15 – September 7, 2026
Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
- 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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