By-laws & Policies

The By-laws and polices listed below are frequently requested. These By-laws and policies are for information purposes only. If you need an actual copy of a By-law or policy or if the By-law or policy is not listed, please contact the Clerk's Office.

Frequently Requested By-Laws

Frequently Requested Policies

Description By-Law Number
A by-law to establish a system of administrative penalties for non-compliance with by-laws of the Town of Prescott 48-2021

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A by-law to provide for the licensing and registering of animals and prohibiting their running at large, for regulating kennels, and to regulate the keeping of animals in the Town of Prescott 05-2021

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A by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits, fees, inspections, and a code of conduct for building officials 05-2013

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A by-law to regulate and license certain businesses and occupations within the Town of Prescott 02-1995

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A by-law to establish development charges 36-2018

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A by-law to regulate and license certain businesses and occupations in Town 02-1995

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A by-law to establish and regulate a Farmers' and Crafters' Market 31-2021

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A by-law to regulate fences in the Town of Prescott  07-2000

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A by-law to prohibit and regulate noise within the Town of Prescott. 23-2023
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A by-law to prescribe the precautions and conditions under which fires may be set in open air 11-2008
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A By-law for the regulation of traffic and parking within the Corporation of the Town of Prescott (consolidated version) 47-2017
A by-law to amend By-Law 47-2017 40-2019
A by-law to amend By-Law 47-2017 45-2019
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A by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for processing applications in respect to Planning matters 32-2016
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A bylaw to govern the proceedings of the Council land its Committees 39-2020

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A by-law for prescribing Property Standards within the Town of Prescott 47-2021
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A by-law to license, regulate, and govern refreshment vehicles in the Town of Prescott 24-2023

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Sign and Display By-Law 16-2019
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A by-law to regulate smoking and vaporizing in public places and enclosed workplaces in the Town of Prescott 37-2019
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A by-law for licensing, regulating and governing vehicles used for hire including owners and drivers of taxicabs, limousines and accessible taxicab service in the Town of Prescott. 04-2014
A by-law to amend by-law 04-2014 03-2019
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A by-law to establish a system of registering and monitoring vacant buildings.  46-2021
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a by-law to establish a Video Surveillance Policy for the Town of Prescott 26-2020
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A by-law to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures within the Town of Prescott 09-2009

The Corporation of the Town of Prescott is committed to achieving the highest quality of municipal administration and governance by encouraging high standards of conduct on the part of all elected officials and members of its Boards and Committees. 

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards

The Corporation of the Town of Prescott will promote a respectful, tolerant, harassment-free relationship and workplace between members of Council and the officers and employees of the Corporation. 

Council-Staff Relations Policy

The purpose of this policy is to clarify how the Town of Prescott's Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards ("Code of Conduct") guides a member's use of social media.

Failure to follow the guidance set out in this policy could lead to a finding that a member has contravened the Code of Conduct. Members can seek advice from the Integrity Commissioner with respect to specific situations that may arise. 

Social Media Policy for Members of Council 

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the security and safety of the Town of Prescott facilities, the individuals who use them, and the assets housed within them. This policy establishes guidelines for the use of video surveillance systems within and around Town-owned and leased buildings and properties including the collection, use, disclosure, and disposal of recorded information.

Video Surveillance Policy 

The purpose of this policy is to clarify how the municipal website collects, uses, and retains personal information.  

Website Privacy Policy 

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