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By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services

By-laws are put in place to ensure a safe and orderly community for all who live, work and play in Vaughan. Licences and permits are required to do many things in the city like running a business, hosting a special event, owning an animal and doing construction to your home.

News and updates

COVID-19 outbreak response

As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, City Hall has been closed to the public until January 4, 2021. Services will be significantly limited during this time. Please check our web site often for service updates.

Tow Truck Industry Review

By-Law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services has reseleased a survey seeking input from the public and a variety of stakeholders with respect to tow truck regulation, as well as invites respondents to share other suggestions and comments. The information collected from the survey will be considered in tandem with other input, research and analysis to update the tow truck regulations in Vaughan. To learn more about the review, and to take the survey, please visit the Tow Truck Review Page.

Temporary Outdoor Patio Regulations

A permit application must be completed with the applicant attesting that he or she meets all of the requirements to set up a Temporary Outdoor Patio. A business licence with an endorsement for a Temporary Outdoor Patio shall be issued within two days; however, applicants may set up a Temporary Outdoor Patio upon submission of their application. Learn more.

Council approves Emergency Measures By-law: Fines range from $500 to $100,000

During an electronic-participation special Council meeting on Wednesday, April 8, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council approved the Emergency Measures By-law.

Services affected

Business licensing

The grace period for businesses to renew their municipal business licences has been extended. Licensees may defer renewal of their existing business licence by the earlier of up to 180 days past the expiry date of their licence or September 1, 2020. Deferrals apply to fees only and do not change future renewal dates or associated obligations

New businesses are still required to be licensed. New licence applications may be submitted by email to bylaw@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation. Payments can be made by cheque and mailed to Vaughan City Hall at 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON, L6A 1T1.

Other permits

Lottery Licence/Charitable Gaming applications must be submitted by mail or to the drop box at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON, L6A 1T1.

Event and filming permits are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please e-mail bylaw@vaughan.ca or call 905-832-2281.

Parking infractions and other administrative monetary penalties

If an administrative monetary penalty, such as a parking ticket, is received, it can be paid online at PayVaughanTicket.com.

To arrange an alternative method of payment or to schedule an appointment to dispute the ticket, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 within 15 days of receiving it. Failure to do so may result in extra fees and penalties.

Scheduled disputes

Alternative arrangements will be made for residents who currently have a dispute appointment. If you have an upcoming appointment, email bylaw@vaughan.ca or call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 to schedule a phone-in screening.

By-law complaints and inquiries

For inquiries related to the City’s enforcement services or to register a complaint, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. By-law officers continue to operate, patrol and respond to calls on a priority basis.

Continue to check this webpage for additional updates.

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If you have any questions, please contact our offices at 905-832-2281. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.