Frequently Asked Questions

Will my information be kept confidential when I make a complaint?

Personal information collected by the Township is protected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M-26.

The Township will keep your personal information confidential in accordance with the Act. However, in certain circumstances and as provided under the Act, your personal information may be disclosed. In such situations, you will be provided with notice to make representations as it relates to disclosure of your information.

Civil matters? 

The Township of Seguin does not deal with civil matters. A civil matter is a dispute between two parties about an issue that is not governed by Township by-laws or other legislation. These matters are dealt with by means of Civil Court such as disputes over property lines.

To understand our fireworks regulations, please access the Fire Services webpage here.

To understand which fire requires a permit or about regulations governing open air burning and fires, please access the Fire Services webpage here.

A fire is only permitted to have dry wood, discarded wood by-products, brush, leaves and grass in it.

Do NOT burn other items such as

• kitchen waste
• general garbage
• construction materials (excluding dry wood or discarded wood by-products), or
• materials made of or containing rubber, plastic, petroleum, synthetics, or tar.

A fire may only be lit in a contained area if conditions will allow the fire to burn safely from start to extinguishment. Please note, every fire shall not be left unattended.

There are loud boats on the lake/river early in the morning, who do I call to file a noise complaint?

Boats and vessels on the water are not regulated by the Township's noise by-law. Boats and vessels on the water are regulated under the federal jurisdiction of Transport Canada and enforced by the Ontario Provincial Police. Please call the OPP Non-Emergency Line at 1-888-310-1122.

I am planning a gathering at my cottage, what time does the Noise By-law require the noise to stop?

Generally, the Township’s Noise By-law requires all noise to cease at 11:00 p.m. 

Please note that excessive noise including but not limited to the use of speakers and other amplification devices or the persistent barking made by a domestic animal is not permitted at any time.  

A property owner has cut trees within 20 metres of the shoreline, what can be done? 

The Township has a Tree Conservation By-law that regulates the cutting of trees within 20 metres of the shoreline. A complaint should be filed with By-law Services for investigation.

A property owner has done landscaping and site alterations on their property within 60 metres of the shoreline, what can be done?

The Township has a Site Alteration By-law that regulates land within 60 metres of the shoreline. A complaint should be filed with By-law Services for investigation.

I had posted a sign close to my property and it was removed. Why?

Signs that do not have an approved permit or are in contravention with a municipal by-law may be removed by By-law Enforcement Officers.

I own a dog that is over the age of three months. Does my dog have to be licenced? 

Yes. All dogs that reside within Seguin Township must be licenced. 

You can purchase a dog tag here at the municipal office, which must be affixed to your dog's collar at all times. The dog tag is for the lifetime of the dog for which it was purchased.

How many dogs can I own at my property? 

No owner or owners living at the same address shall keep more than three (3) dogs in any one household, over the age of three (3) months.

Does my dog have to be leashed off of my property? 

Yes. All dogs must be leashed when they are off of their private properties. 

Leashing dogs is important for safety, respect for others, and legal compliance. Failing to do so can result in fines. 

My neighbors dog barks constantly, what can I do?

A complaint can be filed with By-law Services and an officer will attend to caution the dog owner. If the barking continues, the Complainant may be asked to keep a noise log, provide a witness statement and attend court as a witness.

There wasn’t any snow to be removed from the roadway, why did I get a ticket?

Winter maintenance includes, and is not limited to snow removal, salting and maintenance. The Township exercises a winter parking ban on all municipal roadways between November 1^st and April 15^th of the following year. Any vehicle parked on a municipal road during this time is subject to tagging and/or towing.