Lanark Highlands By-law Enforcement Survey

The Township of Lanark Highlands is reviewing how by-laws are enforced — including clean and safe properties, noise, parking, animal control, and other community standards.

We’re looking for broad community input to help ensure enforcement is fair, consistent, and reflects local values.

This survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and is anonymous.

2.How long have you lived or owned property in Lanark Highlands?

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6 to 15 years

More than 15 years

3.How familiar are you with Township by-laws (e.g. Clean and Safe Properties, Animal Control, Noise, etc)?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

4.If you wanted to review a Township by-law, how would you prefer to access it?

On the Township website

Printed copy at the municipal office

Plain-language summary or brochure

Not interested in reviewing by-laws

5.Have you ever contacted the Township about a by-law concern or complaint?

Yes

6.(If you answered “Yes” above) How satisfied were you with how your concern was handled?

If dissatisfied, provide some details as to why...

7.How fairly and consistently do you think Township by-laws are enforced?

8.How important is by-law enforcement to maintaining a safe and livable community?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

9.Which approach should the Township emphasize, given that enforcement staff and resources are limited?

Education and voluntary compliance

Balanced approach (education first, enforcement if needed)

Strict enforcement of all by-laws

Unsure

10.Recognizing that enforcement resources are limited, which areas should the Township focus on first? (Select up to 3)

Clean and Safe Properties (debris, derelict structures)

Noise or nuisance complaints

Animal control

Zoning or land-use issues

By-law Enforcement Policy

Introduction of Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) for non-compliance

Other (please specify):

11.How comfortable would you feel reporting a by-law concern to the Township?

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not very comfortable

Not at all comfortable

12.What would make it easier or more comfortable to report a by-law concern, if you chose to do so? (Select all that apply)

Clear, easy-to-find information about the process

A simple way to submit a concern (online form or email)

Assurance that all complaints are reviewed fairly and confidentially

Education about how enforcement decisions are made

Regular public updates about general enforcement activity (not individual cases)

Other (please specify)

13.How would you describe the right balance for Lanark Highlands?

We need stronger community standards

We should emphasize personal responsibility

A balance of both

14.Please share any other ideas, concerns, or suggestions about by-law enforcement:

Thank you for sharing your input.
Your feedback will help the Township of Lanark Highlands strengthen by-law enforcement in a fair, transparent, and community-minded way.

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