By-law Enforcement Activity Map
Are you curious about a by-law contravention? There's a map for that!
Residents who suspect that there may be a by-law contravention, or who would like to check the status of an investigation, can use the interactive By-law Enforcement Activity Map to find out additional information.
Click here to open the By-law Enforcement Activity Map
The By-law Enforcement Activity Map provides information regarding investigation activities for the past two years by the By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department within the City of Vaughan.
The map can be searched by municipal address or the case file number assigned to a compliant. If there is a current or recent investigation of the property, a colour coded dot will appear. Users can click on the dot to find out the status of the investigation and a few additional details, such as if an order has been issued or if legal action has been taken.
Contact bylaw@vaughan.ca to find out more information about the status of an investigation.
Questions about the By-law Enforcement Activity Map
Find out more about how to use the interactive By-law Enforcement Activity Map
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Users can search by property address (i.e. 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive) or by a case file number assigned to an investigation (i.e. 25-1234567). The map will automatically zoom to the property. Users can zoom in (+) and out (-).
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A colour coded dot will appear on a property if a compliant has resulted in an investigation.
Colour Status Description Green Active The investigation is currently active and assigned to an officer. This can include, inspections, education, etc. Blue Closed The investigation has concluded and the matter is closed. Red Enforcement A violation was found and enforcement action is being taken. Purple Legal Escalating enforcement action is being taken such as issuing Penalty Notices or Provincial Offences Notices, remediation activities, etc.
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The information in the By-law Enforcement Activity Map may be shared in accordance with City of Vaughan Policies and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Once an investigation has concluded and the file has been closed, additional information about an investigation may be requested by anyone by contacting Access and Privacy.
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If you know of a by-law violation on a property, but it is not showing up, it means it has not been reported. Visit Enforcement and Animal Complaints to find our more information about filing a complaint with By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services.
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When a complaint about a by-law contravention is filed with the city, a case file is created and assigned to a By-law Enforcement Officer for investigation. The officer will contact the person who made the complaint and carry out inspections to determine if a contravention has occurred. If a contravention has occurred, the officer will commence enforcement activities, ranging from education to escalated enforcement options, such as including issuance of orders, notices, penalty notices and/or proceedings through the courts or even remediation. The goal of all enforcement activities is to ensure that people and properties are in compliance with all City of Vaughan by-laws to ensure Vaughan continues to be a great place to live, work and play.
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By-law complaints can be made in 3 ways:
By email
Send your complaint to bylaw@vaughan.ca
If your complaint is about an animal (i.e. barking dog or coyote) contact Vaughan Animal Services by email animal.services@vaughan.caIn person
Visit the By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services Counter at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1.
Regular business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays)By phone
Call 905-832-2281. Calls are answered 24h a day, 7 days a week.
More information about making a by-law complaint can be found on the Enforcement and Animal Complaints page.