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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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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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Anti-graffiti 46-2009 (Consolidated)

Backflow Prevention 177-2020 (Consolidated)

Building numbering 44-86

Cash-in-lieu 168-2022

Conveyance of land 168-2022

Dumping 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)

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, 020-2025, 021-2025, 022-2025, 023-2025, 024-2025, 025-2025, 026-2021, 054-2025, 055-2025, 057-2025, 059-2025, 060-2025, 061-2025, 068-2025, 069-2025, 070-2025, 071-2025, 072-2025, 073-2025, 080-2025, 081-2025, 083-2025, 091-2025, 092-2025, 096-2025, 098-2025, 099-2025, 116-2025, 118-2025, 120-2025, 121-2025, 124-2025, 127-2025, 155-2025, 160-2025, 163-2025, 164-2025, 165-2025, 167-2025, 169-2025, 170-2025, 171-2025, 179-2025, 180-2025, 181-2025, 186-2025, 193-2025, 198-2025, 199-2025, 200-2025, 201-2025, 202-2025, 203-2025, 204-2025, 205-2025, 206-2025, 207-2025, 208-2025, 209-2025, 213-2025, 215-2025, 219-2025, 223-2025, 231-2025, 232-2025, 233-2025, 234-2025, 235-2025, 236-2025, 238-2025, 239-2025, 240-2025, 247-2025, 255-2025

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Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated), 249-2025

Photography permits 169-2020 (Consolidated)

Sign 140-2018 (Consolidated)

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, 254-2025

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)

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, 251-2025

Water usage 024-2024 (Consolidated)

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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)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)

Ward boundaries 89-2009

Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated), 252-2025

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Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)

Noise control 121-2021 (Consolidated)

Nuisance 124-2024 (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)

Parks 134-95 (Consolidated)

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)

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated)

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 (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), 252-2025

 

 

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Administrative Penalties 240-2024 (Consolidated)

Cemeteries By-law 158-2025

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 

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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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Bylaw Listing
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on November 25, 2025.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Fees and Charges By-law 251-2024, to add and clarify sign removal, disposal and storage fees.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Sign By-law 140-2018, as amended, to change and add definitions, clarify sign removal and administrative penalty provisions and make other related minor changes and clarifications.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Waste Collection By-law 121-2024, as amended, to reflect changes to the blue box recycling program.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Tree Protection By-law 177-2025, as amended, to clarify definitions and other by-law provisions, and enhance the enforceability of various offences related to the injury and/or destruction of trees.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Special Events By-law 045-2018, as amended to update section references.
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Business Licensing By-law 122-2022, as amended, to correct a typographical error.
A By-law to assume municipal services associated with the Huntco Investments Inc. Development Agreement, DA.20.032.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4371.
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4639.
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plans and 65M-4374.
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4154.
A By-law to adopt a new Official Plan for The Corporation of the City of Vaughan and to partially repeal the current City of Vaughan Official Plan, as amended, and the Region of York Official Plan, as amended.
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on October 28, 2025.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended.