Help be a good neighbour to those who live and visit around you.
Be a friendly neighbour
- Introduce yourself and/or wave when you see a neighbour
- Be courteous and considerate of your neighbours concerns or issues
- Respect private property by not trespassing
- Give your neighbour a heads up if you anticipate something out of the ordinary for example noise or additional cars for a celebration
Respectfully handle issues
- Calmly talk to your neighbour in person or on the phone about your concern
- Stay calm, polite and respectful during your conversation
- Respectfully listen and work together to resolve any concerns or issues
- If you have tried all of the above, report it online or call our By-law Department
Be considerate
- Be aware of by-laws
- Check the Fire Danger Rating online before you have a fire
- Be aware of any lake association code of conducts such as the Muskoka Lakes Association Good Neighbour Code
Common concerns for neighbours
When it comes to being a good neighbor, it’s important to be familiar with the following:
| Relevant by-laws |
Relevant by-laws include:
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| Report a concern |
| If you need assistance related to animal control, community standards, property standards and zoning by-laws please submit a by-law complaint form. You can also phone our By-law department at 705-687-3412 ext. 266 or ext. 2241 |
| Septic systems |
| In rural areas, many homeowners are not connected to municipal services and will often use septic systems. To help keep our lakes and ground water pollution-free, make sure you perform regular septic system maintenance. Learn more about septic systems. Summer septic re-inspections are available through the Gravenhurst Building Department. |
| Garbage and recycling |
Information on how to manage your garbage and recycling in a responsible manner can be found below:
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