Property Standards/Animal Services

2022-2026 Council Term Board & Committee  

The Township of Scugog Property Standards Appeal Committee and the Animal Services Appeal Committee (the “Committee(s)”) are Quasi-Judicial and have full delegation of authority in the Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992 c. 23, Section 15.3 and the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 11 to hear appeals from both property owners and dog owners who have been served with or disagree with either a Property Standards Order or an Order to Restrain.  

The Committees do not meet regularly. They will be called upon as needed.  

The Committees shall hear evidence presented by witnesses, the Township Municipal Law Officer’s, property owners (as applicable), the dog owner (as applicable), or other individuals that may have evidence relating to the case.  

The Committees have the authority to make decisions on the status of a Property Standards Order or an Order to Restrain. As such, the Committees may confirm, modify, rescind, or extend the time for complying with an Order. 

For more information, Property Standards/Animal Service’s Terms of Reference  

For more information, please contact by email mail@scugog.ca or call the Corporate Services Department at 905-985-7346.