Municipal Enforcement

Within 48 hours of the snowfall. You are responsible for the sidewalks next to your property including corner lots. This includes both business and residential properties.

Only on the snowmobile route, at a maximum speed of 30 km/h between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Snowmobilers must use the most direct path to travel to the snowmobile route. Areas not for snowmobiling use: Airport, Fairgrounds, Ball Diamonds, Provincial Property, and Parks.

Yes.

Do my dogs and cats need a new license every year? 

Yes, pet owners must register their dogs and/or cats within 2 weeks of moving to Vermilion. Owners must register again by January 15 every year. Without a tag, the Town of Vermilion will not be able to locate the owners of an animal to return them home. Licensing your cat or dog also allows identification of animals in kennels. This is done by cross referencing the town files (i.e. tattoos, marking, breeds, scars, microchips).

Why License my dog or cat if they never leave the house?

If your pet happens to get out of your house, an unlicensed dog or cat could be thought to be a stray. Your pet then could be adopted or euthanized. The Town of Vermilion has an animal control bylaw that states all cats and dogs must be licensed.

Does Vermilion Have an off leash Dog Park? 

Yes. It is on the east side of 44th Street and 54th Ave.

Can my dog be off leash in any other place within the Town of Vermilion? 

No, a dog is not allowed to be off leash except when on the owner’s property, or the Off Leash Dog Park.

Do I have to pick up after my dog? 

Yes, all pet owners must pick-up feces when they are not on their own property. It is not acceptable to leave animal feces on private and public property. It is a potential health risk, and punishable by fine. Pet owners must dispose of the bag or device in the proper receptacle.

What should I do if I have a lost pet? 

If you have lost a pet, follow these steps:

1. Immediately look around your neighbourhood.
2. Call the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic 780-853-5904 to see if your pet has dropped off.
3. Check with Municipal Enforcement 780-581-2407 to make sure that the contact information associated with your license is correct.

If your pet is licensed and wearing tags, Municipal Enforcement will contact you if your pet is found.

If safe to do so, take the animal to the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic (4401-47 Ave) and they will have the Town contact the owner.

What should I do if I find a stray animal? 

If safe to do so, take the animal to the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic (4401-47 Ave) and they will have the Town contact the owner.

No, you must not post signs on town property. Forgotten garage sale or other temporary signs often become litter on the streets. Town property includes: parks, fences, sidewalks, boulevards, power poles, town buildings or town parking lots.

How long can I park my recreational vehicle (RV) on the street? 

A RV or trailer can park on the street if attached to a vehicle for a period of 48 hours. The owner of the RV can only do this once, during a period of seven days. All electrical cords attached to an RV must be suspended to a height of 2.4m. This must be done using stanchions. This prevents pedestrians from tripping over the electrical cords on sidewalks. Trailers and RVs are not allowed to be parked on the street if unattached to a towing vehicle.

Can I park my heavy vehicle on the street?

Only in commercial areas designated for heavy parking. You cannot park your heavy vehicle in front of your house in a residential driveway/yard.

What do I need to know about parking my tailer in town?

7.17. No Person shall Park any Trailer upon any Highway unless the Trailer is attached to a Vehicle by which it may be propelled or drawn, and when so attached the Trailer shall be deemed part of the Vehicle and subject to the requirements set out in this Bylaw pertaining to Vehicles unless otherwise authorized by an Order of the Council.

7.18. No Person shall park any trailer upon land owned by the Town or which the Town uses or permits to be used as a Playground, School Ground, Boulevard, Sidewalk, Pedestrian Pathway, Recreation Area, or Reserve Land, except on such part thereof as may be designated by a Traffic Control Device or Devices allowing trailer parking and only in accordance with any restrictions so indicated on such Traffic Control Devices.

7.19. No person shall occupy or suffer or permit any other person to occupy a Trailer or Recreational Vehicle upon a highway or upon Town owned property, which has not been designated for a Trailer or Recreational Vehicle parking.

7.20. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.19, a Person may Park and occupy a Trailer or Recreational Vehicle upon Town-owned property provided that written permission has been obtained from the Municipal Manager or his or her designate.

7.21. Notwithstanding Section 7.17, an Owner or Operator of a Vehicle and Trailer or Recreational Vehicle shall not Park the Vehicle and Trailer or Recreational Vehicle on a Highway or Roadway for more than forty-eight (48) consecutive hours.

7.22. Notwithstanding Section 7.17, an owner or operator of a Trailer for which the Trailer registration shows a Town of Vermilion address, shall not park the Trailer on a Highway in the Town except in the area of the roadway immediately adjoining the owner or operator’s place of residence and for no more than twenty four (24) consecutive hours following which the owner or operator shall move the trailer to an off-highway location for a period of not less than six (6) consecutive days before the Trailer may be parked again in the area of the roadway immediately adjoining the owner or operator’s place of residence.

7.23. An Owner or Operator of a Vehicle and Trailer or Recreational Vehicle shall not be entitled to rely upon the provisions of Sections 7.20 and 7.21 more than twice in any seven (7) day period commencing from the date that the Vehicle and Trailer or Recreational Vehicle is first observed to be Parked in accordance with Section 7.17.

7.24. Notwithstanding Section 7.21, 7.22, and 7.23 an Owner or Operator of a Vehicle and Trailer or Trailer or Recreational Vehicle shall not Park the Vehicle and Trailer or Trailer or Recreational Vehicle or any part thereof on a Roadway, Highway or Highway right-of-way if, in the opinion of a Peace Officer, the Vehicle and Trailer or Trailer or Recreational Vehicle constitutes an obstruction, presents a safety concern or otherwise impedes the progress of other uses of the Roadway, Highway or Highway right-of-way.

Homeowners must have a fire permit to have a fire pit in their yard. For homeowners that do not have a permit, an application can be made to the Town of Vermilion.

Registering your bike helps protect your property and increases the chances of it being returned if it is lost or stolen. A registered bike can be quickly identified by law enforcement, making recovery easier and helping deter theft. It also supports safer, more connected communities by keeping accurate records of bike ownership.

Register your bike serial number here to assist RCMP in finding your lost/stolen bike. 

The Town of Vermilion offers a Resident Feedback Hub to report bylaw concerns, submit questions, or request follow-up from Municipal Enforcement.

Submissions made through the Resident Feedback Hub are directed to the appropriate department and reviewed by Town staff. Staff will respond or follow up within a timely manner, depending on the nature of the concern.

To submit a bylaw-related concern or question, please visit:
https://vermilion.rm.catalisgov.ca/311

For emergencies or situations requiring immediate response, please contact 911.