By-laws and Policies

The Township has compiled a list of the most commonly requested by-laws for the public to review and/or download "Originals Signed". Don't see what you are looking for? You can request a by-law from the Clerk.

Township By-law Enforcement Officers investigate by-law complaints and take the appropriate next steps. Learn more about by-law enforcement. If you would like to report a violation, please visit our Report a Concern page.

Commonly requested by-laws

Administrative Penalty System

Accessible Parking By-law (consolidated)

Animal Care and Control By-law (consolidated)

Building By-law (consolidated)

Cannabis Production (zoning by-law amendment)

Cemetery By-law

Clean Yard By-law (consolidated)

Committee of Adjustment Fees

Consolidated Fee By-law

Development Charge By-law

Entrance and Boulevard By-law

Fence By-law

Firearms By-law (to prohibit and regulate)

Fire Route By-law (consolidated)

Fireworks and Firecrackers (use and sale)

Noise By-law

Noxious Weed Canada's Fleabane (Conyza Canadensis) - Approval received by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness on April 14, 2026

Nuisance By-law

Open Air Burn By-law (2021-58)(consolidated)

Overnight Parking Prohibition (2 – 6 a.m.)

Parking By-law: The Parking By-law (By-law 89-2000) is too large to post on-line. You may view it between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday at the Township Office.

Planning Fees

Private Parking By-law

Procedures of Council and Committees (consolidated)

Property Standards By-law (consolidated)

Recreational Vehicle Parking Prohibition

Refreshment Vehicles, Cycles, Carts Licensing (consolidated)

Regulation of Parks and Facilities

Sign By-law (consolidated)

Site Alteration (consolidated)

Snow Removal (2022-60)

Swimming Pool By-law (consolidated)

Ward Boundary

Zoning By-law

Commonly requested policies

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards (including Complaint Form 1 and 2)

Corporate Flag Policy

Council-Staff Relations Policy

Pregnancy and Parental Leave - Members of Council Policy

Procedures of Council and Committees

Contact Us

Township of West Lincoln
318 Canborough St.
Box 400
Smithville, ON L0R 2A0
Phone: 905-957-3346
Fax: 905-957-3219