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TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 10 Zorra Now | Fall 2024 Zorra Now | Fall 2024 11 it to a trash can. every poop. extra bags. Good human. Clean shoes. Healthy families. Healthy pets. #DoYourPart Keep up to date on news and events in Zorra Township www.zorra.ca Follow us on Twitter! @ZorraTwp Follow us on Instagram! @ZorraTwp Find us on Facebook! Township of Zorra By-Law Enforcement RecreationVehicle (RV) Parking: Notice to all RV/boat owners. Our Zoning By-law allows front driveway storage of RVs and boats from May 1 – October 31. After October 31, front driveway storage of these vehicles shall be removed and stored elsewhere. After October 31, the vehicles may be stored on your side lot or rear lot provided that they meet the 5-foot setback from adjacent properties. Winter Parking Please be advised that the winter parking restrictions will be enforced starting November 15th and remain in place until March 31, 2025 in accordance with By-law 48-20. For snow removal purposes, parking is not permitted on any road or street from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 7 days a week during this period. Any vehicle owner found in violation of this by-law could be fined or have their vehicle removed/ towed at owners’ expense. The set fine for this violation is set at $50. No unauthorized overnight parking is permitted at the Thamesford District Recreation Centre. Leaves/snow removal on to Roadways The autumn season is quickly approaching and therefore the leaves will begin to fall. As a reminder to all residents, depositing your leaves onto the roadway and sidewalk is dangerous and is a contravention of the Clearing Refuse from Land By-law No. 16-18. If you wish to drop off your yard waste, visit the County of Oxford website to view all brush, leaf, and yard waste depot locations. Pushing or placing any leaves, snow or ice on to roadway, or any other obstruction of a roadway is an offence that carries a Provincial Offences Fine of $200.00. Keeping Properties Clean and Clear In the Township of Zorra, all grass and weeds must be maintained at a height less than 8 inches. This is done to promote safety in the Township, including pest-control, as well as to maintain the appearance of Zorra. Further, property owners and tenants shall keep their land free from industrial and domestic wastes, inoperable motorized vehicles (both licensed or unlicensed), vehicle parts, construction materials, and other refuse. If refuse has started to accumulate on your property, you are required to place it in appropriate containers, stored at the side or rear of your lot, and placed curbside within 14 days. Animal Control LOW-COST PET SERVICES AT THE STRATFORD PERTH HUMANE SOCIETY Did you know that Zorra Township pet owners can access a variety of services at the Stratford Perth Humane Society? They include: - Weekly low-cost microchip appointments - Monthly rabies vaccination and microchip appointments - Low-cost spay neuter clinic for cats (no income or geography restrictions) - TNR services for community cats/barn cats - And more! Check out kwsphumane.ca for more information or to register today! LOST OR FOUND A PET? Please contact our Animal Services provider, the Stratford Perth Humane Society, ASAP and file a lost/found report. Also check out the stray pets in care page to see if your pet is currently at the shelter (pets will show for the first five days from intake, so please always call). Call 519-273-6600. Dave Robertson, By-law Enforcement Officer 226-374-6795 drobertson@zorra.ca BACKYARD CHICKENS Zorra’s Zoning By-law does not permit livestock in residentially zoned properties, and this includes backyard chickens. There are many reasons why municipalities do not permit chickens in residential areas including: Potential nuisances such as odor from manure and/or food scraps Potential source of disease including salmonella and in rare cases spread of avian influenza to humans Attraction of predators such as rats, coyotes, raccoons, foxes, skunks, weasels, mice, etc. Animal health and humane treatment if chickens are not properly cared for or stop producing Trespass of chickens on neighboring properties Conflict with neighbouring pets (dogs and cats) Housing and/or disposal for abandoned and/or seized chickens Noise complaints Increased staffing demands (administration & By-Law Enforcement) Chickens are permitted on agricultural properties. We encourage residents to support local farms that offer farm-fresh eggs. Questions about permitted uses for your property? Contact the Township at 519-485-2490 PARKING UPDATE! Council passed a Parking By-law update to restrict parking on the west side of Middleton St, within 9m of all entrances to the Thamesford District Recreation Centre. This change will make it safer for traffic to exit the parking lot of the arena. Please keep an eye out for the new parking signage. Council passed a Parking By-law update to restrict parking on the west side of Middleton St, within 9m of all entrances to the Thamesford District Recreation Centre. This change will make it safer for traffic to exit the parking lot of the arena. Please keep an eye out for the new parking signage. PARKING UPDATE! R