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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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

Related Links

018-2015
A By-law to amend By-law Number 173-2013 to impose a tariff of fees for the processing of Planning Applications
017-2015
By-law to amend By-law Number 370-2004 to provide for the issuing, revoking, and/or suspending of permits and for regulating and inspecting special events within the City of Vaughan
016-2015
A By-law to amend By-law Number 53-2002 to regulate the keeping of animals in the City of Vaughan, including provisions for animal identification
015-2015
A By-law to amend By-law Number 171-2013 to provide for fees and charges under the Municipal Act.
014-2015
A By-law to amend By-law Number 40-2009 to provide for fees and charges under the Planning Act for Committee of Adjustment applications
013-2015
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88. (Z.14.014, Liberata De Gasperis, located on the east side of Simmons Street, south of Rutherford Road, in Lot 15, Concession 8)
012-2015
A By-law to repeal By-law 011-2015. (PLC.14.005, Woodbridge Crossing Ltd., located south of the Canadian Pacific Railway line opposite of Porter Avenue, being Blocks 1 to 9 on Registered Plan 65M-4426, in Lot 8 and 9 , Concession 8)
008-2015
A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease extension and Amending Agreement for 7550 Kipling Avenue, between the City of Vaughan and Infrastructure Ontario.
007-2015
A By-law to change the name of Hale Court to Caria Court.
006-2015
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in Argento Subdivision Phase 1, 19T-03V08, Registered Plan 65M-3885.
005-2015
A By law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
004-2015
284-94
003-2015
A By law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
002-2015
A By law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
001-2015
A By law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.
169-2014
A By law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on December 9, 2014
168-2014
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88 as amended by By-law 102-2012. (Z.14.049, OP.08.005, Z.08.022, 2159645 Ontario Inc. c/o Liberty Development Corp., located on the north east corner of Weston Road and Regional Road 7, municipally known as 7777 Weston Road, in Lot 6, Concession 5) (Lifting “H” Symbol)
167-2014
A By-law to amend By-law 403-87, a by-law to designate the George Munshaw House, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 2, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, as being of architectural and historical value under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O.1990. (Plan 65R-34994 [Part of PIN 03341-7021 (LT),Longyard Properties Inc.) (Administrative Correction)
166-2014
A By-law to repeal By-law 165-2014. (PLC.14.006, Francesco Panetta, located south of Major MacKenzie Drive, west of Highway 400, with frontage onto Hawstone Road being Block 43 on Registered Plan 65M-3798, in Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5)
165-2014
A By-law to exempt parts of Plan 65M-3798 from the provisions of Part Lot Control. (PLC.14.006, Francesco Panetta, located south of Major MacKenzie Drive, west of Highway 400, with frontage onto Hawstone Road being Block 43 on Registered Plan 65M-3798, in Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5)