The City continues to implement various initiatives to enhance our existing programs and ensure all road users, including those who walk, cycle, take transit or drive, are kept safe.

• reduce vehicular speeds.
• reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
• improve the quality of the environment.
• potentially reduce traffic volumes.

Each complaint or violation requires a significant amount of investigation before a by-law enforcement officer issues a fine of penalty for non-compliance. Charges are laid as a last resort; the goal is to work with property owners and provide education and outreach to follow the by-laws.

These are highlights of the most popular by-laws. For more information, please contact By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services at 905-832-2281.

Streetlights on unassumed streets, (generally in subdivisions under construction), are maintained by the developer. Please provide as much information as possible and the City will contact the developer to arrange for repairs.

To report an issue with a streetlight, please contact Service Vaughan at service@vaughan.ca or 905-832-2281. You may also make a request online:

Recreational Sports

Badminton, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Ping Pong & Pickleball

This is a dedicated time for unstructured scrimmage play against different skill levels. Teams will be formed on-site with the help of staff. Racket sport players have the opportunity to challenge new opponents of different skill levels or play against one partner.

Family Basketball at select gyms

All traffic data collected from the speed board is analyzed, and study results are shared with York Regional Police for their information, driver education and any associated enforcement efforts.

The Speed Compliance Program proactively addresses two types of priority areas: school zones and higher capacity roadways.

Community Service Organization (CSO)

This is a City-approved, Vaughan-based, not-for-profit community organization run by an elected and volunteer board of directors whose prime purpose is to provide recreation, community or leisure services to the residents of Vaughan. The application requirements, terms and conditions and eligibility criteria are defined in the Community Service Organization (CSO) Policy.

Events that do not require a permit

Note that farmer's market, events at places of worship and political rallies do not require a Special Events Permit, however must be compliant with other City By-laws, such as with respect to Noise, Parking, etc...