By-Law and Enforcement

The By-law Enforcement team is committed to serving, protecting and providing a desired quality of life for residents and visitors. The By-law Enforcement department operates on a complaint basis and investigates infractions. This includes, but is not limited to:

Submitting a By-Law Complaint

By-law complaints are processed in accordance with the Municipality of Central Elgin Municipal Law Enforcement Policy.

Before submitting please note: Anonymous complaints will not be investigated at or accepted. Following the submission of a complaint, the complainant will not receive any follow-up, involvement, information, or correspondence regarding the complaint since the process is protected by the Municipality Freedom of Information and Protection or Privacy Act.

Frequently Requested By-laws

Below are our most frequently requested Municipal By-laws. If you don't see what you're looking for, or need a By-law in an alternative format, please contact our office. The By-law documents developed for website presentation are not an official version of the By-law and are provided as a convenience only.

Short-Term Rental Accommodations Related Concerns

Residents can report issues such as unauthorized short-term rental activity, loud parties or noise complaints, and parking-related concerns online or by calling the 24-hour hotline at 548-708-8113.

Parking 

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers enforce parking regulations throughout Central Elgin.

Paid parking is in effect in municipal parking lots in Port Stanley from May 1 to September 30, daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Boat Launch Parking Lot is monitored and enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Visit the Parking webpage for information on parking regulations, permits, rates, and payment options.

Contact Us

For Parking-related inquiries please contact:

Parking Enforcement
450 Sunset Drive
Elgin County Administration Building,
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada N5R 5V1
Phone: 519-631-4860 x 7214
parking@centralelgin.org

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