This page contains a list of most often requested municipal By-law.
While we strive to update the municipal by-laws as often as possible, some discrepancies may occur. Please note that in such a case, the official document always takes precedence.
If the needed by-law does not appear within the list below, you may submit a request at anytime by sending an email to directiongenerale@chelsea.ca.
By-law concerning animals within the limits of the Municipality of Chelsea (21-RM-02) (French only)
To learn more about what pets are allowed and how to keep them, visit our Domestic animals page.
By-law 1244-23. By-law concerning the civic numbering of buildings (French only)
Private dock located on a private land : Zoning By-law
Private dock located on a public land: By-law respecting docks and conditions of occupancy of municipal land bordering the Gatineau river
Only one garage sale is permitted each year per property for a maximum of two days.
No permit is required.
By-law concerning pesticides (621-04) (French only)
Also visit our Pesticides page.
Emptying septic tanks and retention tanks (1141-19) (French only)
By-law amending certain provisions of By-law 680-06 (768-10) (French only)
Temporary carports and plastic garages are permitted between October 15 and April 15. No permit is required.
For details on margins or other matters, you can consult the Zoning By-law or contact our permit agent at 819-827-6214.
For more information on municipal bylaws and provincial legislation on this subject, click here.
Within the Municipality of Chelsea, it is prohibited to cut trees with a trunk’s diameter greater than 10 cm measured at 30 cm from ground level, except in certain circumstances.
- Maintenance and operation fees - Village Centre and Mill sector (1047-18) (French only)
- Maintenance and Operation Rates - Farm Point Area (1055-18) (French only)
- Private water and sewer connections (1073-18) (French only)
- By-law establishing construction standards to promote the conservation of drinking water (933-15) (French only)
Règlement 1189-21 établissant les mesures favorisant l'économie de l'eau potable (French only)
Summary
When it is not raining, manual watering of a vegetable garden, garden, flower box, planter, flowerbed border, tree or shrub is always permitted, except on mondays.
From May 1st to October 15:
- Monday: watering, filling a pool or spa and washing a vehicle or building is prohibited at all times.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: mechanical watering is permitted between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. for buildings with even-numbered addresses, when it is not raining.
- Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays: mechanical watering is permitted between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. for buildings with odd-numbered addresses, when it is not raining.
In addition, the certificate of authorization for watering a new lawn or turf allows residents who have requested it to water for a maximum of 2 hours per day for a period of 15 days only.
It is prohibited to use watering equipment in such a way that water flows into the street or onto neighbouring properties.
Disclaimer
The information on this page does not replace the official regulations of the Municipality of Chelsea. In the event of any discrepancy between the official text and the information published on the website, the official text shall always prevail.
This page was last updated on March 8, 2023
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