Bylaws & Bylaw Articles

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Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) sets out the general jurisdiction to pass bylaws. This general jurisdiction gives broad authority to municipalities to develop bylaws unique to each municipality. Councils are expected to act in good faith and in the public interest when creating laws. Municipal administration, who usually drafts bylaws, is expected to act in good faith when carrying out the responsibility. Creating a bylaw that meets general statutory and fundamental principle standards is only part of the process. A good bylaw needs to be drafted for certainty, predictability, democratic transparency and accountability. Municipal administration should aim to create bylaws that are understandable, enforceable and accomplish the council's desired goal.

What is a Bylaw?

A bylaw is a law made by a local authority in accordance with the powers conferred by or delegated to it under a statute, in this case the MGA. Council may pass a bylaw to govern the affairs within the council (the procedural bylaw and code of conduct for councillors) and bylaws that govern within the municipality. Common bylaws include vehicle parking and stopping regulations, animal control, licensing, noise, business regulation, and management of public recreation areas. A municipal by-law is no different than any other law of the land, and can be enforced with penalties, challenged in court and must comply with higher levels of law. Municipal bylaws are often enforceable through the public justice system, and offenders can be charged with a criminal offence for breach of a bylaw.

Town of Hinton Bylaws

 

  1. 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1188
  2. 2025 Supplementary Tax Bylaw 2010
  3. 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw 2021
  4. Animal Control Bylaw 1122
  5. Anti-Idling Bylaw 1005
  6. Appointment of Designated Officers Bylaw 1139-1
  7. Atco Gas Franchise Fee Bylaw 1089
  8. Authorize a Debenture Land Purchase Bylaw 1127
  9. Authorizing a Debenture for Water Meter Installation Bylaw 2020
  10. Beaver Boardwalk Community Oversight Committee Bylaw 1158-2
  11. Borrowing for Rec. Centre Renos Bylaw 1053 - includes 1053-1
  12. Business License Bylaw 1126-4
  13. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw 1059
  14. Cannabis Consumption Bylaw 1125
  15. CAO Bylaw 1159-1
  16. Cemetery Bylaw 1183
  17. Conduct in Public Places Bylaw 973
  18. Council Committees Bylaw 1070-4
  19. Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2003-1
  1. East Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1118
  2. Election Bylaw 2004
  3. Electric Franchise Agreement Bylaw 1071
  4. Emergency Management Bylaw 1144
  5. False Alarm Fees Bylaw 1074
  6. Fees Rates and Charges Bylaw No. 2001-5
  7. Fire Services Bylaw 2000
  8. Hinton Grant Funding Advisory Committee Bylaw 1085-3
  9. Hinton Policing Committee Bylaw No. 2023
  10. Hinton Youth Advisory Council Bylaw 1169-2
  11. Home Support Services Fees Bylaw 1063
  12. Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw Between the Town of Hinton and Yellowhead County Bylaw 1143
  13. Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 1133-1
  14. Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 1199
  15. Land Use Bylaw 1088 (Includes Revisions 1-26 )
  16. Loan to Hinton Golfing Society Bylaw 1113
  17. Loan to Hinton Golfing Society Bylaw 1114
  18. Mobile Vendors Bylaw 1170
  19. Municipal Development Plan (includes 1084-1and 1084-2) Bylaw 1084
  1. Municipal Waste Rates and Charges Bylaw 933-6
  2. Non-Residential Tax Incentives Bylaw 1161-2
  3. Nuisance Bylaw 1185-1
  4. Offsite Levies Bylaw 1092
  5. Procedure Bylaw Review Committee Bylaw 1141
  6. Public Notification Bylaw 2002.pdf
  7. Re-Designate Public Lands Bylaw 1079
  8. Regional Assessment Review Board Bylaw 1173
  9. Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 1148
  10. Sewer and Wastewater Bylaw 2006
  11. Short Term Rentals Bylaw 1162-2
  12. Tax Penalty Bylaw Bylaw No. 1164.pdf
  13. Tax Rate 2025 Bylaw 2021
  14. Taxi Bylaw 1013
  15. TOH LIBRARY BOARD Office Consolidation Bylaw 1105
  16. Traffic Bylaw 1179
  17. Water Utility Bylaw 2005
  18. West Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1117-1