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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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 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)

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated), 005-2025

Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated)

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, 149-2024, 155-2024, 156-2024, 157-2024, 166-2024, 173-2024, 174-2024, 175-2024, 176-2024, 179-2024, 183-2024, 189-2024, 190-2024, 194-2024, 195-2024, 197-2024, 198-2024, 199-2024, 200-2024, 201-2024, 202-2024, 203-2024, 209-2024, 212-2024, 220-2024, 221-2024, 222-2024, 233-2024, 241-2024, 243-2024, 246-2024, 248-2024, 003-2025, 007-2025, 008-2025, 009-2025, 

Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated)

Photography permits 169-2020 (Consolidated)

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 (Consolidated)

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated)

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Special Events 045-2018 (Consolidated)

 

Fees and Charges 251-2024

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

Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fences - height and description 189-2020 (Consolidated)

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 (Consolidated)

Anti-graffiti 46-2009 (Consolidated)

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fire burn permit 157-2023 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)

Littering and dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Ward boundaries 89-2009

Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)

Noise control 121-2021 (Consolidated), 225-2024

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated)

Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

Conveyance of land 139-90

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated)

Parks 134-95 (Consolidated), 159-2023

Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated), 005-2025

Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated)

Short-term rental 158-2019 (Consolidated)

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

Road Allowance 126-2024 (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 (Consolidated)

 

 

Idling of Vehicles 170-2004 (Consolidated)

Parking 064-2019 (Consolidated)

Road Allowance 126-2024 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 151-2024, 191-2024, 192-2024, 226-2024, 231-2024

 

Administrative Penalties 240-2024,  004-2025

Firearms 123-2016 (Consolidated)

Delegation 144-2018 (Consolidated)

Fortification of land 085-2024 (Consolidated)

Lobbyist Registry 165-2017 (Consolidated)

Notice 394-2002 (Consolidated)

Procedure 7-2011 (Consolidated)

Site Alteration 031-2024 (Consolidated)

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

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071-2017
A By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the public highway. (Lebovic Campus Drive and Ilan Ramon Boulevard, Madison Legacy Limited, 65R-36832, PIN 03341-2297 (LT), 19T-15V008, 65M-4528)
070-2017
A By-law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan. (Vellore Park Avenue and Walmart Plaza Access / Access Road 225 metres north of Major Mackenzie Drive)
069-2017
A By-law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan. (Canada Drive and Summit Drive)
068-2017
A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Region of York and the City of Vaughan. (Plan Numbers 65M-3505, 65R-36247)
067-2017
A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement between Bell Canada and the City of Vaughan for the local community known as the Netherford Parkette.
066-2017
A By law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on June 5, 2017.
065-2017
A By-law to exempt parts of M-1116 from the provisions of Part Lot Control. (PLC.16.010, Pine Valley Enclave Ltd., Z.14.038, DA.14.071, 19CDM-16V011, located on the west side of Pine Valley Drive, north of Willis Road, being Part of Lots 13 (Part 1, Plan 65R-36018) and 14 (Part 4, Plan 65R-36018) on Registered Plan M-1116, in Part of Lot 9, Concession 7, 28 freehold residential parcels of tied land)
064-2017
A By-law to exempt parts of Plan 65M-4540 from the provisions of Part Lot Control. (PLC.17.004, DA.15.065, Quadrant Holdings Inc., located at the southeast corner of Lebovic Campus Drive and Thomas Cook Boulevard, being Blocks 1 to 19 on Registered Plan 65M-4540, in Lot 18, Concession 2, facilitating maintenance easements, creation of 110 street townhouse units)
063-2017
A By law to stop up and close the south portion of Barnes Court. (Part of Lot 6, Concession 4, being Parts 27 and 28 on Plan 65R-36496) (May 16, 2017, Item 13, Committee of the Whole, Report No. 17)
062-2017
A By law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and the City of Vaughan.
061-2017
A By law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a new Lease Agreement between the City of Vaughan and 2410658 Ontario Ltd.
060-2017
A By-law to partially assume Municipal Services in Jan-Sil Golfwood Residential Subdivision, 19T-88055, Registered Plan 65M-3195.
059-2017
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in Block 12, Phase 2 Spine Services Agreement.
058-2017
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in 1275620 Ontario Inc., Phase 2 Subdivision, 19T-02V10, Registered Plan 65M-4068.
057-2017
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in 1275620 Ontario Inc. Phase 1 Subdivision, 19T-02V10, Registered Plan 65M-3984.
056-2017
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in Andridge Homes Subdivision, Phase 2B (Partial) and Phase 2C , 19T-99V08, Registered Plan 65M-4184 (Partial) and 65M-4266.
055-2017
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to repeal Water Use By-law No. 122-2003 in accordance with direction from City Council. (Public utilities, illegal connections)
054-2017
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend By-laws 315-2005 and 016-2017 to correct a number of drafting errors. (Licensing, Business Licences, Licensing Fees, License Renewal, Renovators, Pavers, Landscapers)
053-2017
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Licensing By-law No. 315-2005, as amended, to introduce licences for pet grooming establishments and pet shops, and to amend Animal Control By-law No. 53-2002, as amended, to allow for the inspection of such establishments, and to amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 171-2013 to establish a fee for licensing-related inspections.
052-2017
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on May 23, 2017.