The Municipal Act grants Council the power to pass bylaws. Bylaws are created as a way to address issues and concerns of the local community and to ensure public health and safety, environmental protection, or to maintain an order in the community.
Below are the active Bylaws for the Town of Watson Lake, as well as the associated Bylaw amendments. To view Draft Bylaws that are currently being considered by Council, click here.
Animal Control Bylaw #07-09 Please note: Schedule B has been replaced by Fees and Charges Bylaw # 2023-03
Building Commitment Bylaw 2025-05
Collect Unpaid Account Bylaw #06-10
Community Services Grant Bylaw 2025-07
Council Code of Conduct Bylaw #2022-06
Council Indemnity Bylaw #21-09
Council Procedures Bylaw #03-11
Emergency Measures Bylaw #20-07
Establish a Fire Department Bylaw #99-17
Feeding of Wild Animals Bylaw #2024-02
Fees and Charges Bylaw #20-19 with Appendix "A" Schedule of Fees and Charges
Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw #18-12
Garbage Collection and Recycling Bylaw #20-20
General Maintenance Bylaw #2023-11
Grants for Senior Citizens Bylaw #90-08
Municipal Election Bylaw #2024-06
Official Community Plan Bylaw #21-10
Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw #16-08
Property Tax Levy Bylaw 2025-03
Recreation Advisory Committee Bylaw #12-03
Recreation Review Committee Bylaw #20-01
Sewer and Water Bylaw #16-07 -Please note: Schedule A has been replaced by Fees and Charges Bylaw #2023-03
Snowmobile and ATV Bylaw #02-07
Tourism Review Committee Bylaw #20-02
Traffic Regulation Bylaw #01-08