Livestock, rabbits and pigeons In urban and suburban areas of the City not zoned for agricultural purposes, the keeping of domestic farm animals and fowl (such as horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, goats, swine, chickens, ducks and geese) is prohibited. Can you have a goat as a house pet? Although they are traditionally thought of as […]
Category: Ontario
Do You Pay Tax On A Boat In Ontario?
Specified vehicles without a Red Book value (e.g., off road vehicles, boats, aircraft, etc.) are taxed at 13% based on the purchase price. Specified vehicles purchased outside Ontario but within Canada are also taxed at 13% on the purchase price. Is there a boat tax in Canada? In general, the luxury tax on subject vessels […]
What Time Can Construction Start In The Morning In Ontario?
Construction activities are exempt from noise regulations if they occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on weekdays and between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturdays or Sundays. What is the earliest time construction can start? Construction in residential areas in most states is permitted to start between 7 am-8 am […]
How Far Does A Septic Have To Be From A Well In Ontario?
In Ontario, the biggest concern is in the location distances from septic systems; a well must be situated a minimum of 50 feet from the septic system. How far should my well be from my septic tank? 50 feetTo protect your drinking water quality, locate your septic system and all potential contamination sources as far […]
How Do You Negotiate With Collections In Ontario?
You can call the collection agency and ask to negotiate a payment plan to settle your debts. Remember, agencies are usually willing to negotiate if it means getting paid. They cannot obtain funds from your bank account. Instead, they rely on your communication to settle the debt. What percentage should I offer to settle debt […]
How Does Collections Work In Ontario?
After the agency sends the letter They must wait 6 calendar days before they next attempt to collect payment of the debt. “Contact” means the agents must actually speak with you, email you or leave you a voicemail. If you don’t answer the phone and the agents don’t leave a message, it doesn’t count as […]
How Big Of A Boat Can I Drive With A Pleasure Craft License Ontario?
In Ontario, a pleasure craft operator card is required to drive all motorized boats, regardless of length or engine size. However, you do not need a pleasure craft operator card to drive a non-motorized vessel, such as a kayak or canoe. How big of a boat can I drive with a pleasure craft license in […]
Do You Need A Fence Around A Pond In Ontario?
Natural ponds, if they are remote to public access, will probably not require specific fencing (other than property boundary fencing). However, if a natural pond or part of the pond is near a public access area, some type of fencing should be provided. Do I need to put a fence around my pond? There is […]
What’S Digging Holes In My Yard Ontario?
Holes throughout the lawn are usually sourced to small rodents, like voles or moles, or insects. What is digging holes in my lawn in Ontario? Raccoons and skunks are two common grub-eating nocturnal culprits for digging in yards. Skunks tend to make shallow holes with loosened soil, while raccoons can actually use their front paws […]
How Deep Is An Electrical Trench In Ontario?
Electrical wiring in trench is required to be buried to a minimum depth of 600mm (24 inches) for non-vehicular areas and 900 mm (36 inches) for vehicular areas, all with ribbon (12 inches) below grade. How deep should a trench be for electrical? Most of the rules involve protection of the wiring from damage. The […]