Bylaws

Residents wishing to notify Township By-law Enforcement officials of concerns regarding potential by-law infractions or other complaints should download, complete and submit the a By-law Complaint Form.

Click here to download the By-law Complaint Form. 

The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) is a municipal alternative to the provincial court system that administers and adjudicates bylaw offences. The AMPS program of enforcement transfers parking and Bylaw disputes from the courtroom to the municipality, which is more efficient. 

Administrative Monetary Penalities By-law 20-2023

If you receive a penalty notice, you must choose one of the following options by the due date on the penalty notice. An administrative fee is payable if the fine goes into default and the information may be provided to a credit bureau or added to your municipal taxes. Unpaid parking tickets may result in a conviction recorded against and you risk denial of your Ontario Vehicle Permit application.

1. Pay your penalty notice: You may pay by mail to the address on your penalty notice (cheques only), or pay in-person or drop off payment at 3720 County Road 34, Alexandria, Ontario; OR

2. Submit a Request for a Screening Review to dispute a penalty notice on or before the date on which the Administrative Penalty is due and payable. No appointment necessary. To authorize another person to act on your behalf, complete the AMPS Authorization Form. 

3. If you have not requested a Review by a Screening Officer on or before the date on which the Administrative Penalty is due and payable, you may Request an Extension to Obtain a Screening. This may be emailed, mailed or faxed to the Township Office. Note that this option expires after forty-five (45) days of the Penalty Notice Date (the date of the contravention specified on the Penalty Notice). 

Appealing a Screening Review Decision 

You may appeal a screening review decision by requesting a review by a Hearings Officer. You must submit your appeal request within 30 days of issuance of a screening decision. Hearing reviews are held at the Township office.

If you have not requestd a Review by a Hearings Officer on or before the date on which the Administrative Penalty is due and payable, you may Request an Extension to Obtain a Hearing. This request may be emailed, mailed or faxed to the Township office. Note that this option expires after 45 days following the date of the screening decision. 

For more information, contact:

By-law Enforcement Officer

613-525-1116

What is a penality notice and what does it look like?

Penalty notices are issued for violations of the Township’s Bylaws as provided in the AMPS Bylaw. The penalty notice contains a fine and a due date. You must respond to the penalty notice by the due date shown by either paying the fine amount, requesting a screening review or an extension to obtain a screening. Failure to respond to the penalty notice by the due date shown may result in additional fees, plate denial processes (for parking tickets), and the information may be provided to a credit bureau or added to your municipal taxes.

How is a penalty notice issued?

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers can issue a penalty notice by doing any of the following:

• Affixing it to the vehicle in a conspicuous place for a parking infraction
• Handing it to the person to whom it is addressed
• Sending it by mail to the person’s last known address
• Sending a copy by facsimile transmission to the person’s last known facsimile transmission number
• Sending a copy by email to the person’s last known email address

How can I pay a penalty notice?

There are three options to pay a Penalty Notice:

• By Mail: Write the number of the penalty notice on the front of your cheque and make it payable to the Corporation of the Township of North Glengarry. Send your payment to By-law Enforcement, 3720 County Road 34 RR2, Alexandria ON, K0C 1A0. Please allow sufficient time for your payment to be delivered by the due date shown on the penality notice. DO NOT MAIL CASH.
• Deposit Payment in Drop Box: Write the number on the penalty notice on the front of your cheque and make it payable to the Corporation of the Township of North Glengarry. Deposit your payment in the drop box located to the left of the main entrance located at 3720 County Road 34 in Alexandria. DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH IN THE DROP BOX. 
• Pay in Person: The Township accepts in-person payment via cash, cheque or debit at 3720 County Road 34 in Alexandira. The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. 

What do screening and hearing officers do, and how are they appointed?

If requested, a screening officer will review the administrative penalty contained in a penalty notice. Screening reviews are conducted internally after the request form is received. The Screening Officer may affirm, vary or cancel the administrative penalty.

• If requested, a Hearings Officer will review the decision of the Screening Officer. The Township’s AMPS Bylaw outlines the grounds upon which a Screening or Hearings officer may affirm, vary or cancel the administrative penalty.
• Screening and hearings officers are appointed by Council.

What if I don't attend a scheduled hearing?

If you do not attend a scheduled hearing review appointment and you have not requested an Extension to Obtain a Hearing, the penalty notice will be confirmed and additional fees will be added and the information may be provided to a credit bureau or added to your municipal taxes.

• The fee for failure to appear at a scheduled hearing review appointment is $100.

What if I'm not satisfied with the result of a screening or hearing?

If the matter is still in dispute following the review by the Screening Officer, you may request a review by a Hearings Officer. Hearings reviews are currently being conducted at the Township office. A request for a hearing must be made prior to the due date outlined in the Screening Officer’s decision using the Hearing Request Form. It is important to note that you may only appeal the Screening Officer’s decision and must do so within 45 days after the screening decision date and that only the information/evidence submitted at the screening will be considered at the hearing. The decision made by the Hearings Officer is final.

AMPS Penalties 

• Administrative Monetary Penalty System Designated By-law Provisions
• Administrative Monetary Penalties
• Administrative Fees

 Click here for more information on the Parking Permits available.

 Click here to download the parking permit application form. 

• Animal Control By-law
• Animal at Large By-law
• ATV By-law
• Building By-law
• Civic Addressing By-law
• Clear Cutting By-law
• Encroachments By-law
• Garage Sales By-law
• Lot Grading By-law
• Recycling and Garbage By-law
• Sign By-law
• Speed Limits By-law
• Swimming Pool By-law
• Tempo By-law
• Temporary Uses By-law
• Zoning By-law
  • Schedule A - West
  • Schedule B - East
  • Schedule C - Alexandria
  • Schedule D - Maxville
  • Schedule E - Dominionville   
  • Schedule F - Apple Hill 
  • Schedule G - Greenfield
  • Schedule H - Dunvegan
  • Schedule I - Lochiel
  • Schedule J - Glen Robertson
  • Schedule K - Glen Sandfield 
  • Schedule L - Dalkeith  

• Fees and Charges By-law 
• Procedure By-law 
• Procurement Policy By-law
• Remuneration By-law
• Sale or Real Property By-law 
• Tax Rate By-law

• Community Improvement Plan By-law

• Open Air Fire By-law
• Outdoor Wood Burning Appliance By-law
• Smoke Alarms By-law

Property Standards Complaints pertaining to rental unit infractions must be submitted in writing with confirmation that the landlord has been apprised of the concern prior to directing the matter to Municipal By-Law Enforcement Department.

Complaints will be accepted only if the following information has been provided:

• Complainant name, address and telephone number.
• Complaint location (address).
• A sufficient explanation of the complaint and details that would assist with an investigation.
• A summary of when and where the problem/infraction is occurring if the complaint pertains to the condition of a rental unit, details confirming that the landlord has been recently advised about the problem and that it has not been corrected.

 All complaints and violations are investigated and are dealt with confidentially, however there are cases where you may be required to attend court as a witness. In most cases, warnings, letters and recommendations are made in order to resolve the problems. Re-occurring infractions however are dealt with by issuing a set fine or legal action may be taken by issuing a notice or summons to appear in court under the Provincial Offences Act.

Should you wish to report a by-law infraction, or a perceived infraction, particularly in regards to fire, safety or health hazards or nuisance, you may contact us directly by calling our office at: 613-525-1110.

The Municipal By-Law Enforcement Department is available from 8 am until 4 pm. Should you require after hour service please call: 613-525-1110 and listen to the prompts for after hour services.

Should you require immediate Police assistance please call 1-888-310-1122 or 1-888-310-1133 for the hearing impaired.

In the case of an Emergency please dial 911.