By-Law Appeals Committee

Appeals to some by-laws can be filed with the By-Law Appeals Committee. 

Applicable by-laws

The By-Law Appeals Committee hears and makes decisions regarding applications for appeals, minor exceptions and exemptions to the following Norfolk County By-Laws:

• Animal Care and Control By-Law
• Business Licensing By-Law
• Noise Control By-Law and Amendments
• Property Standards By-Law
• Sign By-Law
• Forest Conservation By-Law
• Regulate the Setting of Fires By-law
• Lot Maintenance By-Law

Visit the By-laws Directory web page for frequently requested by-laws and for help accessing by-laws.

Appeals hearings

The By-Law Appeals Committee can file appeals related to the abovementioned by-laws. Appeal Hearings can also occur to challenge the issuance of an Order or a refusal to issue a licence upon specific appealable grounds.

All Appeal Hearings require that the By-Law Appeal Application Form (PDF) be completed and returned to the Norfolk County Clerk within the identified appeal period. Appeals not associated with an Order being issued must be accompanied by the required fee to proceed, which is indicated on the form. All appeal filings must occur before the compliance date issued in an Order.