By-Laws

Commonly Requested By-laws

A Policy is defined as corporate direction that is formally adopted by Council resolution.  Enacting policies provides a framework for decision making ensuring consistency throughout the municipality. 

The supporting legislation for such policy development is the Municipal Act.  It specifically provides Council the authority to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of a municipality.

Policy Areas

The Lanark Highlands Public Works Department maintains the roads, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, ditches, and storm sewers within the municipal right-of-way. They also maintain streetlights and are responsible for snowplowing and snow removal. In the village of Lanark, our operators clear snow on a priority basis, with high-volume routes receiving the highest priority. Outside of the village, our operators use tandem trucks with sanders and front/wing plows, maintaining distinct routes, clearing snow on a priority basis with arterial roads and school bus routes receiving the highest priority. If you are a homeowner or contractor looking to work within the municipal right of way, please contact Kathryn Maton, Manager of Public Works.

For more information on municipal roads, please click here.

Public works also oversees the contract for the operation of the six transfer stations and one landfill site located in the Township. Additionally, Public Works maintains the curbside contract for the village of Lanark which is paid for by users through a separate tax levy. The Township runs a seasonal hazardous waste depot at the Middleville transfer station.

For more information on household hazardous waste and waste management, please click here.

For waste transfer station operational hours, please click here.

ROAD EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 

https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/Planning/Planning.php.html

The Township of Lanark Highlands has a lot to offer its residents. We have programs and services for people of all ages and lifestyles. From recreation and sports to community services, we have it covered.

Check out our calendar of events or the details related to building or renovating, be sure to contact us for assistance.

If you are interested in something that you don't see on our website, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.

Accessibility Plan

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2028

The Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in 2005.

Standards were set in the act for business and organizations in the province. By following these standards we are able to improve opportunities for people with disabilities and provide for their involvement in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to their full participation in the life of this Province.

The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service was the first standard to become law.

The next four standards - Information and Communications, Employment, Transportation and the Built Environment (buildings and outdoor spaces) - have been combined under one regulation, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. This regulation is now law and the requirements currently in the regulation are being phased in between 2011 and 2021.

Ontario will be accessible by 2025.

• 2016-2019 Accessibility Plan
• 2010 Accessibility Plan
• 2015 Accessibility Report
• Planning Accessible Events

Accessibility Standards

The Township of Lanark Highlands is pleased to offer alternative methods of communication upon request in accordance with our compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 ONTARIO REGULATION 429/07 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Customer Service
• Information & Communication
• Employment
• Built Environment
• Transportation

Customer Service

The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (Ontario Regulation 429/07) came into force on January 1, 2008. The Township of Lanark Highlands, as a designated public service organization, was required to be in compliance with the standard by January 1, 2010.

• Accessibility Customer Service Standards - Policy
• Accessibility Customer Service Standards - Procedures
• Accessible Customer Service Feedback Process
• Form - Accessible Customer Service Feedback

Further Information

Ministry of Community and Social Services – www.mcss.gov.on.ca