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Permits and By-laws

Here you will find general information as well as permit applications and PDFs of By-laws that are managed by the Portage Fire Department.  By-laws are available to download at the bottom of this page.

Approved Outdoor Burning Appliance Permits:
The City of Portage la Prairie Open Air Fire By-law requires a permit for use of an approved outdoor burning appliance.  This permit need only be obtained once unless the appliance is moved, and there is no fee for this service.  Click on the link below to access the two page form.

Complete the form and drop it off at Portage Emergency Services at 124 3rd St. NE. Arrangements will be made for an inspection of your appliance in order to make sure that all safety requirements are met.

Outdoor Burning Appliance Permit - Please visit City Hall or Portage Fire Hall to receive an application.
General Requirements for Outdoor Burning Appliances

Open Air Fire Permit Applications:
The City of Portage Open Air Fire By-law allows fires under certain circumstances.  For further information please click on the link below.  Section 1 through 6 of the General Requirements specifies the material which may be burned and the guidelines for burning.  The regulations regarding Open Air Fires (Specific Burn) are clearly stated. 

Open Air Fire Permit - Open Air Fire Permit Application
General Requirements for Open Air Fires

Traffic By-law #01-8105:
The City of Portage la Prairie Traffic By-law is administered in part by the Portage Emergency Services Division.  Under this By-law a Parade Permit is required for each parade event.  For an application form please click on the link below.  When completed this form is to be dropped off at the Portage Emergency Services office at 124 3rd Street NE.   If street closure is required for the event, application must be made to the City of Portage at least two weeks in advance.

Parade Permit - Parade Permit Application

Parking Meter Policing Services:
Parking Meter Services are supplied by Owens Secur-Itt Services under contract to the City of Portage la Prairie.  Parking tickets may be paid at City Hall from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each weekday, or by using the after-hour box on the door.

Animal Control By-law #02-8165:
Animal Control Services are supplied by Hawker Enterprises under contract to the City of Portage .  Both the Animal Control Officer and the Animal Pound can be reached by calling 857-8900.

All dogs and cats over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed.  Pet licenses may be obtained at City Hall.  For information regarding the requirements for licensing and fees please call 239-8309.

The City of Portage also has resources for the control of skunks and beavers in the City area.  To report a problem with skunks or beavers please call 239-8340.

Download By-Laws

Fire #05-8266
Open Air Fire #04-8228
Solid Fuel Furnace #94-7640
Traffic #01-8105
Animal Control #02-8165


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