Visit our Animal Control page to learn more about dogs, livestock valuers and wildlife.
By-law Enforcement
Municipal By-law Enforcement
Township of Selwyn Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (MLEO) are responsible for enforcement of all Municipal By-laws.
By-law officers are responsible for enforcing Township by-laws that regulate the licencing of refreshment vehicles, trailer or tourist camps, and rooming houses.
A full list of licence application forms is available on our Forms, Applications and Permits page.
Selwyn Township Parking By-law No. 2026-057 regulates parking throughout the municipality.
To learn how to dispute a parking ticket [visit our AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) page], to find the details to request a screening review online or by phone.
You can report parking violations and abandoned vehicles online.
Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
Visit the Administrative Monetary Penalty (A.M.P.) system page] for more information about the process for payment, appeal and collection of minor by-law infractions.
Concerns outside of Municipal Law Enforcement Authority
This includes property line disputes, neighbour disputes, and tree-related disputes.
For concerns involving trespassing, threats, or other criminal matters, contact the Police.
For fire safety concerns, contact the Selwyn Township Fire Department at 705-292-7282.
Drones Flying Over Private Property
Drone incidents can be reported to Transport Canada.
For Immediate Assistance
In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If immediate assistance is required outside of regular business hours, contact the Police. The Ontario Provincial Police and Peterborough Police Service respond to calls based on priority. Response times for by-law-related concerns may be delayed.
Complaint Process
You can file a by-law complaint online. Before you start your report, please make sure you have the following information:
- Complaint location (address)
- Summary of when and where the problem/infraction is occurring
- Explanation of the complaint and details to assist with an investigation
You will need to provide your name, address and contact information when you submit a complaint. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
Complainant information is confidential and protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). In select cases, complainant information may be disclosed as part of a court proceeding.
The Township of Selwyn does not provide updates to complainants after a complaint is filed however, after filing a complaint a by-law officer may reach out to you if they require additional information to support their investigation.