Harbours By-law 2012-007 regulates the use of municipal harbours, which includes the Oakville Harbour, Bronte Inner Harbour and Bronte Outer Harbour. The Harbour By-law sets out rules and regulations to maintain the harbours as a defining feature of the town, promote safe public use and enjoyment of the harbours, and promote the importance of maintaining a clean and natural environment in the harbours.
The regulations set out in this by-law include but are not limited to:
- Acceptable conduct in harbours
- Mooring
- Launch, haul and storage
- Operation of vessels
- Harbour care and protection, including the Clean Marine program
- Contractors
Failure to follow the rules set out in this by-law or applicable regulations set out in the permit may result in a permit being revoked.