WELCOME
To Seguin Township!
We’re pleased that you’ve chosen to purchase property in Seguin Township. You are now part of one
of the most exciting, progressive, and picturesque communities in Ontario! This guide provides a quick
reference to some of the essential services, resources, and local regulations designed to help you feel at
home more quickly. You can find more detail on our website at www.seguin.ca or by contacting the
municipal office at 705.732.4300 or 1.877.473.4846.
Form of Government. The Township of Seguin was created by Minister’s Order, dated May 8th, 1997. Pursuant to this Order, the Township of Seguin became a newly incorporated municipality, effective
January 1st, 1998. The Township of Seguin is the amalgamated municipality of the former Townships of Christie, Foley and Humphrey,
and the Village of Rosseau as well as an annexation of the western
portion of the unorganized Township of Monteith. The Township of
Seguin is the most southern municipality in the District of Parry
Sound. It is also the first municipality with Northern Ontario status on
the Highway 400 corridor.
Public Services. Quality services are provided by the Township of
Seguin through several means; that is, by employees of the Township,
contractors or volunteers, or through joint municipal boards or committees. These services include land use planning, building inspections and permits, economic development, recreation and cultural
facilities and programs, health and long-term care facilities and services, cemeteries, libraries, waste management and disposal services,
fire prevention and protection, road construction and maintenance,
animal control services and environmental programs.
Finding Help. Some important services, including education and environmental protection are provided either by private organizations or
by units of government that extend beyond the Township’s jurisdiction. You can find the contact information for many of these agencies
in this guide. The foundation of community life in Seguin is built upon families, individuals, and neighbours who assume primary responsibility for themselves and their property. Enterprise, collaboration,
and self-reliance are important values in Seguin Township and we
will be happy to support you in those efforts.
Property Owner’s Guide to the Township of Seguin
Local Services and Resources
“The Natural Place To Be”
Local Contact Information
ELECTED COUNCIL
Bruce Gibbon (gibbonbruce@gmail.com)
Mayor………………………………………………...705.378.5533
Near North District School Board……..….…...800.278.4922
Rosseau Lake College……………………………..705.732.4351
Parry Sound High School………………………...705.773.7979
Health & Social Services
Dale Graves (dalegraves1@gmail.com)
Councillor Ward 1………………………………….705.378.2780 District of Parry Sound Social Services………...705.746.7777
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre…………..705.746.4800
Mario Buszynski (Mario.buszynski@gmail.com)
Red Cross……………………………………………905.890.1000
Councillor Ward 2………………………………….416.484.7075 Poison Control Centre……………………………..800.268.9017
Telehealth Ontario…………………………………866.797.0000
Rod Osborne (rodfosborne@gmail.com)
Councillor Ward 3………………………………….705.732.4893 Ruth Dare Health Clinic (Nursing Station)..... .705.732.1095
West Parry Sound Health Centre……………….705.746.9321
Doug Sainsbury (dougsainsy@gmail.com)
Councillor Ward 4………………………………….705.375.2076
LOCAL SERVICES
Ted Collins (ted@customboatworks.ca)
Police, Fire and Ambulance…………………………………..911
Councillor Ward 5………………………………….705.732.1299 Christie Branch Public Library……….…….…...705.732.2850
Foley Branch Public Library………………….….705.378.0742
Jack Hepworth (hepworthjack@gmail.com)
Humphrey Branch Public Library.……………...705.732.4526
Councillor Ward 6………………………………….705.346-4415
Rosseau Branch Public Library………………….705.732.4231
Humphrey Arena (Skating Information)……….705.732.4313
MUNICIPAL STAFF
Christie Landfill Site……………………………...705.732.6915
Chris Madej
Georgian Bay Country Tourism Association…..705.378.5105
Chief Administrative Officer……………705.732.4300 ext 230 Household Hazardous Waste Parry Sound…….705.746.2101
Ministry of Environment………………………….705.497.6865
Michele Fraser
Ministry of Natural Resources Parry Sound…..705.746.4201
Chief Financial Officer…..…………… ..705.732.4300 ext 228
Ministry of Transportation (Huntsville)….…….800.255.7814
Craig Jeffery
Community Business & Development Centre...705.746.4455
Clerk…………………….………………….705.732.4300 ext 222 Canada Post………………………………………...800.267.1177
Peter Koppisch
Director of Public Works………………...705.732.4300 ext 256
UTILITIES
Natural Gas
Dominique O’Brien
Union Gas…………………………………………1.888.774.3111
Manager of Community Services……....705.732.4300 ext 262 Electricity
Hydro One………………………………………...1.888.664.9376
Chris Madej
Director of Planning & Development.....705.732.4300 ext 230
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Ernie VanKoughnett
Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce……..705.746.4213
Chief Building Official………...………..705.732.4300 ext 238
Volunteer Opportunities
Don Hood
Fire Chief……………...…………………..705.732.4300 ext 234 Please contact Dominique O’Brien at 705.732.4300 ext 262
or JJ Blower at 705.732.4300 ext 263
Interested in volunteering with the Fire Department?
IMPORTANT PHONE CONTACTS
Contact Patrick Shoebottom 705.732.4300 ext 252
Educational Institutions
Humphrey Public School………………………….705.732.4801
Visit www.seguin.ca or call 705-732-4300
FOR THE TOWNSHIP’S MOST CURRENT NEWS & INFORMATION
SUMMARY
Key Township Services and Regulations
Managing Your
Property
Home Improvements
ISSUE
SUMMARY
Fences
Regulations for residential fences are in the Zoning by-law. No fences are permitted within 20m of the shoreline.
Decks & Porches
Permits are required before building decks or porches. All decks and
porches must meet the requirements of the Zoning By-Law.
Accessory
Structures
Permits are required to build or to place a prefabricated shed, garage, or other freestanding structure greater than 10 square metres
or containing plumbing. All structures regardless of size must meet
the requirements of the Zoning By-Law.
Exterior Lighting
Post lamps, walkway lights, seasonal decorative lights and accent
lighting are not regulated. However, Seguin strongly encourages
lighting fixtures that are dark sky friendly, and don’t create light
pollution.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT
THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT
Interior
Construction
Permits are required whenever new walls, doors, windows, bedrooms, or hallways are created.
Cosmetic
Improvements
Maintenance activities such as replacement siding, painting,
roofing, and landscaping require no permit.
Plumbing,
Electrical Work
Permits are required for all installations or additions to a plumbing
system. Permits for electrical work are required from the Electrical
Safety Authority. (1.877.372.7233)
Occupancy
permits
Occupancy permits are required prior to occupancy of all residential
buildings.
Lot boundary
changes and
rights-of-way
(r.o.w.)
Changing property boundaries and r.o.w. requires Township planning approvals which follow rules set by Seguin Council and the
Province.
Zoning
Seguin Zoning By-law regulates how lands can be used. Uses and
structures permitted on your property are identified together with
allowed heights and setbacks from property boundaries. Minor variances from the Zoning By-law requirements may be possible from
the Committee of Adjustment.
PLEASE CONTACT
THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Purchasing
Township Lands
Council approval is required for purchase of Township land including road allowances and shore road allowances.
PLEASE CONTACT
THE CLERK’S
DEPARTMENT
Going “Green”
Our Lake Stewardship Handbook on sustainable living provides a
road map of how to protect the health of our lakes and delivers common sense approaches to help do your part and be a better steward.
PLEASE CONTACT
THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Tree cutting,
filling or removal
of soils or rock
along shorelines
Seguin has By-laws that control tree removal, and site alteration
within 20 metres of our lakes or in Environmental Protection Zones.
Noise
Seguin has a noise control By-law and a racing By-law.
PLEASE CONTACT
THE BY-LAW
DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
Community
Services
Waste
Management
Fire Safety
Key Township Services and Regulations
ISSUE
SUMMARY
Smoke/CO Alarms
Smoke alarms are required on all levels in all residences including
house trailers, boathouses, and hunt camps. Smoke & CO alarms
save lives!
Fire Route
Numbers
The green 911 number posted at the end of each driveway helps
emergency services locate your residence.
Please ensure it is visible.
Maintaining
Private Roads
It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain their private road, especially during the winter months.
Open Burning
Daytime burning requires a permit from April 1-October 31.
Fire Hazard signs are located at waste stations and elsewhere
throughout the municipality.
Fire Hall
Locations
Insurance companies often require your distance from a fire hall to
achieve rebates. Contact the Fire Department to confirm the distance or visit www.seguin.ca for a shuttle accreditation certificate.
Household Waste
Seguin utilizes a unique waste management system consisting of 7
unstaffed Transfer Sites (open 24/7) & 1 Landfill.
Recycling
Landfill Site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT
THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
PLEASE CONTACT THE
Recycling bins are located at all Transfer Sites and are labeled for
your convenience.
TOWNSHIP OFFICE
Large item disposal is available at the Seguin Landfill Site. This
includes construction debris, furniture, appliances, electronics, tires,
brush, boats, and scrap metal. Some fees may apply. Hours are posted on the website at www.seguin.ca.
SEGUIN LANDFILL
Household
Hazardous Waste
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located in Parry Sound at
the MacFarlane Street Transfer Station. The depot is available free
of charge to all Seguin residents. Proof of residency will be
required. The depot is open from mid April to mid-October each
year.
Public Parks &
Beaches
Seguin’s public parks & beaches feature a variety of amenities and
facilities. Park hours generally follow daylight hours. There is no
overnight parking.
Recreational
Programs
Seguin’s Community Services Department offers many programs
(skating, day camps, ball hockey, etc) for all ages throughout the
year. Fees vary.
Reserving
Facilities
Reservations for all Seguin Community Centres, ice bookings, and
playing fields must be made by calling the Community Services
Department.
Libraries
All Seguin Libraries (Foley, Humphrey, Orrville, and Rosseau
Branches) offer books, inter-library loans, recordings, periodicals,
and public access computers with wireless access.
Public Records
Seguin maintains public records of official meetings, building permits, site plans, finances, and more. To see a particular document,
check our website (www.seguin.ca) or ask at the Township office.
OR
705.732.6915
PLEASE CONTACT THE
TOWN OF PARRY SOUND
705.746.2101
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THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLEASE CONTACT
THE CLERK’S
DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
Key Township Services and Regulations
ISSUE
SUMMARY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Local
Taxes
Animal
Control
Dog Licenses
Dog licenses are required for all dogs in Seguin Township.
Licenses can be purchased at the Municipal Office.
Leashing Dogs
Dogs are required to be leashed anytime they are off your
property.
Tax Bills
There are 2 tax bills per year. The Interim bill will be mailed
mid-January, and has 2 installment payments, February &
April. The Final bill will be mailed mid-June, and has 2
installment payments, July and September.
Payment Options You may use the following options to pay taxes: cheque, cash,
debit, telephone or internet banking, monthly pre-authorized
payment plan (PAP) or the Automatic Tax Installment Withdrawal (ATIW).
PAP
(Pre-authorized Payment
Plan)
ATIW
Road Maintenance
(Automatic Tax Installment
Withdrawal)
PLEASE CONTACT
THE BY-LAW
DEPARTMENT
PLEASE CONTACT
THE TAX DEPARTMENT
The pre-authorized payment plan will consist of 11 equal
monthly payments.
The tax installment is withdrawn from your account on the
due date.
Application forms are available online at www.seguin.ca.
Gravel control
Summer maintenance of roads includes dust control, grading,
gravel application and shoulder maintenance.
Drainage
Drainage maintenance, ditching and culvert installation.
Driveways
Lot entrance approvals.
Snow removal
Winter snow plowing and snow removal.
Please help keep our Township
Healthy and beautiful!
SEGUIN
The Natural Place To Be
PLEASE CONTACT
THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS
&
SEGUIN LANDFILL SITE
SEGUIN
The Natural Place To Be