By-law library

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This library contains PDF copies of most by-laws enacted by the City of Vaughan since 2011. Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time. For help locating by-laws and status of by-laws, please contact Clerks@vaughan.ca

Animal Control 066-2020 (Consolidated)

 

Anti-graffiti 46-2009 (Consolidated)

Backflow Prevention 177-2020 (Consolidated)

Building code, permits and related matters 050-2018 (Consolidated)

Building numbering 44-86

Cash-in-lieu 168-2022

Conveyance of land 168-2022

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Development charges 109-2022

Fences – apportionment of costs 175-93

Fences – height and description 189-2020 (Consolidated), 120-2024

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated)

Sewer use 025-2024

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Zoning 001-2021 (Consolidated), 194-2023, 206-2023, 213-2023, 217-2023, 005-2024, 009-2024, 011-2024, 018-2024, 036-2024, 038-2024

Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated)

Photography permits 169-2020

Signage 140-2018 (Consolidated)

Site plan control - city wide 123-2013, 077-2022, 064-2024

Filming event 168-2020 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022

Nuisance 124-2024

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Special Events 045-2018 (Consolidated), 122-2024

 

Fees and Charges 224-2023, 026-2024, 033-2024, 056-2024, 060-2024

Municipal Accommodation Tax, Short-Term Rental 183-2019 (Consolidated)

Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fences - height and description 189-2020 (Consolidated), 120-2024

Long grass and weeds 125-2022 (Consolidated)

Standing water 143-2003

Storage shed and accessory structures 152-2002 *Note: For the most current zoning information, including any possible site-specific zoning exceptions, please contact the Building Standards department at 905-832-8510.

Tree protection 052-2018 (Consolidated)

Tree planting, trimming or removal 052-2018 (Consolidated)

Water usage 024-2024

Anti-graffiti 46-2009 (Consolidated)

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fire burn permit 157-2023

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022

Littering and dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Ward boundaries 89-2009

Waste collection 121-2024

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022

Noise control 121-2021 (Consolidated), 118-2024

Nuisance 124-2024

Conveyance of land 139-90

Nuisance 124-2024

Parks 134-95 (Consolidated), 159-2023

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated)

Sewer use 025-2024

Short-term rental 158-2019 (Consolidated), 119-2024

Municipal Accommodation Tax, Short-Term Rental 183-2019 (Consolidated)

Standing water 143-2003

Storage shed and accessory structures 152-2002 Note: For the most current zoning information, including any possible site-specific zoning exceptions, please contact the Building Standards department at 905-832-8510.

Waste collection 121-2024

 

 

Idling of Vehicles 170-2004 (Consolidated)

Parking 064-2019 (Consolidated)

Traffic 284-94, 271-2001, 047-2019, 048-2019, 084-2019, 112-2019, 116-2019, 120-2019,169-2019, 181-2019, 046-2020, 047-2020​, 078-2020, 100-2021, 101-2021, 102-2021, 138-2021, 162-2021, 015-2022, 048-2022, 062-2022, 063-2022, 064-2022, 065-2022, 066-2022, 105-2022, 142-2022 143-2022, 150-2022, 237-2022, 238-2022, 033-2023, 051-2023 052-2023, 160-2023, 192-2023, 209-2023, 210-2023, 052-2024, 053-2024, 084-2024

 

Administrative Monetary Penalties 063-2019 (Consolidated), 086-2024, 117-2024, 123-2024, 127-2024

Firearms 123-2016 (Consolidated)

Fortification of land 085-2024

Lobbyist Registry 165-2017 (Consolidated)

Notice 394-2002 (Consolidated)

Procedure 7-2011 (Consolidated)

Site Alteration 031-2024, 125-2024

Ward boundaries 89-2009 

York Region

City staff also enforce some regulations of the Regional Municipality of York, such as the Parking and Stopping on Regional Roads By-laws. 
To view by-laws on Regional matters, please visit the Region’s website here.

Contact Information

Office of the City Clerk

Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Canada

Email
clerks@vaughan.ca
Phone
(905) 832-2281
(905) 832-8504
Fax Number
905-832-8535

Related Links

072-2022
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law 063-2019, as amended, to add the Municipal Accommodation Tax, Short-Term Rental By-law to the list of by-laws for which an Administrative Monetary Penalty may be imposed.
095-2022
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021.
097-2022
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M- 4177.
087-2022
A By-law to amend Animal Control By-law 066-2020, as amended, to prohibit relocation and disturbance of wild animals, to introduce new definitions and to prohibit people from allowing their animals to kill or injure wild animals.
089-2022
A By-law to regulate the possession and setting off of fireworks or any class or classes thereof and pyrotechnics special effects, and to repeal By-law 142-2006.
093-2022
A By-law to authorize the City to enter into a Lease Renewal Agreement with Keeleview Centre Holdings Limited for community recreational space, located at 7575 Keele Street, Unit 5.
080-2022
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on April 26, 2022.
082-2022
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88 as amended by By-law 084-2021.
086-2022
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4877.
094-2022
A By-law to authorize The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1000050107 ONTARIO INC., FIRST VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS LIMITED & SMARTVMC WEST INC., for the acquisition of lands to form the oversizing components of the West Spine Roads required in the North-West Quadrant of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
076-2022
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend the temporary use By-law 094-2020, as amended, to change the time frame for the temporary use of land, buildings or structures within the City of Vaughan to accommodate outdoor distancing measures with respect to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
067-2022
A By-law to declare surplus for municipal needs parts of the road allowances between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 8 (Langstaff Road), and between Concessions 7 and 8 (Kipling Avenue), and to authorize the sale of a portion of lands to Clubhouse Developments Inc.
062-2022
A By-law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
064-2022
A By-law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
068-2022
A By-law to authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with Bell Mobility Inc. (“Bell”) for lands associated with a new telecommunication tower at the Concord/Thornhill Regional Park located at 299 Racco Parkway, and to enter into a Tri-party License Agreement with Bell and Alectra Utilities Corporation to provide electrical connection to the telecommunication tower.
077-2022
A By-law to amend By-law 123-2013, the City of Vaughan’s Site Plan Control Bylaw, as amended, to continue to exempt temporary outdoor patios accessory to Eating Establishments and Banquet Halls from Site Plan Control.
054-2022
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M- 3655.
056-2022
A By-law to assume Municipal Services associated with Development Application File DA.13.050.
060-2022
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88.
061-2022
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended by By-law 046-2022.