Short-Term Rental Information

• During a Burn Ban, there is no open air burning. Residents must verify the current conditions prior to burning. To do this, please call the Fire Department at 705-292-7282 or check Facebook.
• There is no open air burning in ‘built-up’ areas, which includes the Villages of Lakefield and Bridgenorth, Hamlets of Ennismore, Young’s Point and Woodland Acres.
• Fires must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• There must be an extinguishing agent located nearby (ie. water hose, water bucket, etc.).
• Fires must be fully extinguished after use.
• Smoke cannot disrupt neighbouring properties.
• Fires must be located at least 100 feet (30 m) from a building, structure, etc.
• Fire pits cannot exceed 2 feet (61 cm) in diameter.

Who to Call

For burn complaints, unattended fires, nuisance smoke, fires during a burn ban, fires in built-up areas, etc., contact:

• Selwyn Fire Department (Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • Phone: 705-292-7282
  • Email: fire@selwyntownship.ca 
• After Hours?
  • O.P.P. (Smith and Ennismore Wards)
    • Phone: 1-888-310-1122
  • Peterborough Police Service (Lakefield Ward)
    • Phone: 705-876-1122

• Be a good neighbour and remember you can be charged at any time of the day in the event you are creating noise that is disruptive to others.
• If you experience disturbing/excessive noise, report to the appropriate police service.
• Fireworks at individual properties can generate unwanted noise, and disturb pets and wild life.

Who to Call

For noise complaints (ongoing/persistent issue with noise), contact:

• Selwyn Township By-Law Enforcement (Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Phone: 705-292-9507 ext. 247
  • Email: complaints@selwyntownship.ca 
• After Hours?
  • O.P.P. (Smith and Ennismore Wards)
    • Phone: 1-888-310-1122
  • Peterborough Police Service (Lakefield Ward)
    • Phone: 705-876-1122

• All pets must be under the care and control of the owners and they cannot roam at large onto other properties.
• Keep pets on a leash or tether.
• Your pet’s waste is your responsibility.

Who to Call

For animal-related complaints (excessive barking, lack of stoop and scoop, animal welfare concerns, etc.), contact:

• Peterborough Humane Society
  • Phone: 705-745-4722 ext. 215 (for an After Hours Emergency, your call will be forwarded to an on-call service)
  • Email: info@ptbohs.com

Parking

• All parking should occur entirely on your property (no parking on grass).
• If you need to park on the road do not block your neighbour’s entrance, park on one-side of the road only and make sure the parking is temporary. The road is not a permanent parking solution.
• Do not park where No Parking zones are designated.

Speeding/Careless Driving (Non-Emergency)

• Residents can contact the Police directly to report a non-emergency incident.

Who to Call

• O.P.P. (Smith and Ennismore Wards)
  • Phone: 1-888-310-1122
• Peterborough Police Service (Lakefield Ward)
  • Phone: 705-876-1122

Property standards set out the minimum standards for building and property maintenance within the municipality. Familiarize yourself with the Township's Property Standards By-law. 

If you have property standards concerns regarding a property, we recommend you first speak directly with the property owner.

Who to Call

For property standards issues (long grass, unkempt property (garbage, derelict buildings and vehicles, etc.), contact:

• Selwyn Township By-Law Enforcement (Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Phone: 705-292-9507
  • Email: complaints@selwyntownship.ca 

The information sheets below are handy resources to post in your short-term rental so that everyone can enjoy what Selwyn Township has to offer. 

• Who to Call? information sheet. 
• What you Need to Know information sheet. 
• Selwyn Township By-laws page.