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TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 10 Zorra Now | Spring 2024 Zorra Now | Spring 2024 11 By-Law Enforcement Recreation Vehicle (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. Rules about dogs: The weather is now changing and dogs are outside for extended periods of time, please be aware of the Animal Control By-law 43-15. The By-law prohibits dogs from running at large. The result of which may be a fine of $200.00 plus fees. Dogs require a leash at all times when walked. They shall not wander (Running at Large) on public or other private properties. In addition, all excrement shall be picked-up and properly discarded in a garbage bin as outlined in the By-law. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $125.00. If you wish to view By-laws they can be found on the website http://www.zorra.ca/Home/Our-Township/By-Laws-Policies. Dave Robertson, By-law Enforcement Officer 226-374-6795 Fireworks Residents may set off consumer fireworks on their private property 2 days prior to and 2 days following Canada Day, Labour Day, Victoria Day and Diwali as long as they are set off before 11PM, by persons 18 years of age or older. Consumer fireworks are prohibited from being discharged inside of any building, structure, or vehicle. Written approval by the Chief Fire Official is required for discharging fireworks from municipal property including streets, lanes, squares, parks, etc. Reminder for residents to let their neighbours know when they plan to set off fireworks. Fireworks may be sold in the Township, 7 days prior to Canada Day, Labour Day, Victoria Day and Diwali, to persons 18 years of age or older, as long as the retailer receives an approved permit from the Township. Zorra Municipal and Child Care Centre MOVING!!! WE’RE In May 2024 Township Office Staff will be moving into our new building! 519-485-2490 www.zorra.ca Township of Zorra 163 Brock St, PO Box 189 Thamesford, Ontario N0M 2M0 Monitor our website and social media pages for updates! Zorra Municipal and Child Care Centre Zorra Municipal and Child Care Centre Zorra Municip l and Child Car Centre 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! The new Zorra Municipal and Child Care Centre is set to open in late May and will be home to an 88 space child care centre and the administrative offices for Zorra Township. The 19,250 ft2 building has a total price tag of $6,721,441 with an additional $308,475 for equipment and furniture and $200,000 has been set aside for future solar panel installation. The project received a $750,000 grant from the Government of Canada and $500,000 from the County of Oxford. The Township was able to make a profit of $3,100,000 on the purchase and sale of the former Maple Leaf Foods property in Thamesford and all the profits have been set aside for the ZMC project. Profits from the sale of the former Thamesford Fire Station ($350,000) and the Municipal Office ($1,180,000) have been applied to the project. The remaining balance owing on the project will be self-funded and no outside debt will be required. In keeping with Council’s carbon neutral policy, fossil fuels will not heat the building and once the solar component has been installed, it is anticipated the building will generate surplus electricity.