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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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

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Animal Control 066-2020 (Consolidated)

 

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Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated)

Photography permits 169-2020 (Consolidated), 027-2025, 138-2025

Signage 140-2018 (Consolidated), 041-2025

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

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Fees and Charges 251-2024 (Consolidated), 134-2025, 140-2025

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

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Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fences - height and description 189-2020 (Consolidated), 039-2025

Long grass and weeds 125-2022 (Consolidated)

Standing water 143-2003 (Consolidated)

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 177-2025

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

Water usage 024-2024 (Consolidated), 033-2025, 139-2025

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Anti-graffiti 46-2009 (Consolidated)

Dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fences - apportionment of costs 175-93

Fire burn permit 157-2023 (Consolidated), 133-2025

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025, 148-2025

Littering and dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated), 018-2025

Ward boundaries 89-2009

Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated)

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Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

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Conveyance of land 139-90

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 188-2025

Parks 134-95 (Consolidated), 159-2023, 051-2025, 093-2025, 149-2025

Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

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Dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated), 137-2025

Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated), 032-2025

Short-term rental 158-2019 (Consolidated), 153-2025

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

Road Allowance 126-2024 (Consolidated), 047-2025

Standing water 143-2003 (Consolidated)

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.

Vital Services  006-2025

Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated)

 

 

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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.

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A By-law to authorize the sale of lands and interests in lands and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute Agreement(s) of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Vaughan and The Regional Municipality of York.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended by By-law 41-2009, By-law 206-2009, By-law 9-2012, By-law 98-2012 and By-law 162-2014.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88.
A By-law to exempt parts of Plan 65M-4491 from the provisions of Part Lot Control.
A By-law to partially assume Municipal Services in Bathurst Contwo Investments Limited Phase 2 Subdivision, 19T-98V11, Registered Plan 65M-3808.
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in Majormack Residential Phase 1A Subdivision, 19T-07V06, Registered Plan 65M-4346.
A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
A By-law to adopt Amendment Number 19 to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 for the Vaughan Planning Area. as effected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
A By-law to adopt Amendment Number 50 to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 for the Vaughan Planning Area.
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on October 7, 2019.
A By law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on October 2, 2019.
A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88 as amended by By-law 052-2019.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended by By-laws 147-2006, and 178-2015.
A By-law to exempt parts of Plan 65M-4608 from the provisions of Part Lot Control.
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.