By-Law Reminders for Residents

A reminder to residents regarding the following By-Laws:

Short-Term Accommodation By-Law 032-2022

Residents who are wanting to rent out their whole home or have  shared accommodations for less than 30 days are reminded they are required to apply for a permit through the Municipality of Brighton.  Applicants will be required to have additional insurance, a good host plan, a fire safety plan, a parking and nuisance plan, a site plan, a floor plan for every level and other documents outlined in the checklist.  All applications will need to be hard copies submitted  to the Municipality. Once completed applications are received, they will be reviewed by Municipal Staff. 

Sign By-Law No. 143-2003

Residents are reminded that the placing of signs and other advertising devices is regulated under the Municipality’s Sign By-Law No. 143-2003.  Residents must contact the Municipality to determine if their type of sign meets the guidelines outlined in the By-Law and if they will need a permit.

Dog Control By-Law No. 052-2020

Residents are reminded that their dog(s) must be on a leash when off the dog owner’s property except in designated Off Leash areas approved by the Municipality. If residents witness a dog running at large, they need to report it to the Municipality. Dog Licenses are required for all dogs age 6 months and older by January 1^st of every year - licenses are available at the Administration Office at 35 Alice Street, Brighton.

Clean Yards By-Law No. 029-2012

This By-Law addresses litter, yard waste and maintenance of properties. Residents are reminded to keep their grass cut to an acceptable length, remove any noxious weeds on their property and remove any garbage that may be unsightly, unsafe or a health issue. The Northumberland County dump accepts hazardous materials including house hold batteries. Please refer to the county website or calendar for the dates. 

Parking Control By-Law 126-2016

Residents are reminded they are prohibited from parking in the following areas: Sidewalks, Municipal Boulevards, in an Accessible Parking spot without a permit, in front of a Fire Hydrant, overnight in a Municipal Parking lot, 10 meters within an intersection and in a signed “No Parking Zone”. Vehicles will be tagged and possibly towed if found in contravention of the Parking Control By-Law. Unpaid fines will be submitted to the Provincial Offences Court for request for plate denial.  

Water Restriction By-Law No. 077-2016 (In effect from May 1^st to October 1^st Annually)

This By-Law regulates and restricts the unnecessary use of water for outside purposes within the serviced area of the Municipality of Brighton. Residents with odd numbered civic addresses may water on odd numbered calendar days of the month, and residents with even numbered civic addresses may water on even numbered calendar days of the month. Any residential property with a programmable underground sprinkler system shall water every other day provided the said sprinkler system is maintained in good working order.

Copies of these By-Laws and other By-Laws are available at the Public Works Office, 67 Sharp Road. Residents can also contact Allen Magee, By-Law Enforcement Officer 613-475-1162, ext. 121 or amagee@brighton.ca

To file a By-Law Complaint with the Municipality, you will need to submit a By-Law Complaint Form. The form is available here: https://forms.brighton.ca/Clerk-Department-Forms/Complaint-Form, or at 67 Sharp Road. The complaint will be sent to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for investigation and response.

The Municipality strives to keep the identity of every complainant confidential, except where disclosure is necessary in a Court of Law or when subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Should the complaint proceed to Court, you may be required to give evidence as a witness.