FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Animal Control FAQ's
By-Law Enforcement FAQ's
Freedom of Information FAQ's
Heritage Scugog FAQ's
Licensing FAQ's
Lottery Licensing FAQ's
Marriage Licensing FAQ's



ANIMAL CONTROL

• Do I have to get my cat licensed?

• Do I have to get my dog licensed?

• Do you board animals?

• How long do you keep animals?

• How many dogs am I allowed to have?

• Must I keep my dog on a leash?

• What is the role of Animal Services?

• What do I do if an animal bites me?

• Who do I call to report cruelty to animals?

• Who is responsible for picking up after dogs?

• Who removes dead animals from roadways?

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BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Do I need a permit from the municipality to cut down a tree on my property?

• How can I dispute a parking ticket?

• How do I contact a By-Law Officer?

• How do I legally convert my basement into an apartment?

• How do I lodge a complaint?

• How do I pay my parking ticket?

• How long after a snowfall do I have to clear the snow and ice from my sidewalk?

• How many hours am I allowed to park on the street?

• I want to ride my ATV in the park. Is this allowed?

• I would like to lodge a complaint against my neighbour who is contravening a By-Law. Can I remain anonymous?

• Is it legal for an unlicensed vehicle to be parked in a driveway?

• Is there a By-Law that regulates the number of days that garbage cans and recycling boxes can sit at the curb?

• My landlord has turned off the heat and it is cold outside. What can I do?

• My neighbours are parking their car on the grass in front of their house. Is this allowed?

• My neighbour and I cannot agree on a fence between our shared property line. What can I do?

• What can be done about loud music or barking dogs?

• What gives a By-Law Officer the right to go onto my property without my consent?

• What is the requirement for fences around swimming pools?

• Where do I go for a Pool Permit?

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

• How do I make a request for FOI information?

• How long will it take to receive the requested FOI information?

• What are the fees for making a request for information under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

• What if I am not satisfied with the municipality's decision pertaining to my FOI request?

• Will I receive all of the information I requested?

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HERITAGE SCUGOG

• Is the Heritage Committee a legislated committee?

• What are the responsibilities of Heritage Scugog according to the Ontario Heritage Act?

• What is a heritage designated property?

• What is a heritage easement?

• What is a recognized heritage property?

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LICENSING FAQ'S

• I would like to become a taxi driver, what are the requirements?
• How do I apply for or renew my Refreshment Vehicle License?
• As a charitable organization, where can I get information about obtaining a lottery licence?

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LOTTERY LICENSING

• How do I apply for a lottery license?

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MARRIAGE LICENSING

• How do I apply for a marriage license?

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