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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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), 031-2025

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), 039-2025

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated)

Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated), 032-2025

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, 067-2025, 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

Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated), 046-2025, 095-2025

Photography permits 169-2020 (Consolidated), 027-2025

Signage 140-2018 (Consolidated), 041-2025

Site plan control - city wide 123-2013, 077-2022, 064-2024

Filming event 168-2020 (Consolidated), 038-2025

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 048-2025

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Special Events 045-2018 (Consolidated), 040-2025

 

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), 039-2025

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 052-2018 (Consolidated)

Tree planting, trimming or removal 052-2018 (Consolidated)

Water usage 024-2024 (Consolidated), 033-2025

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), 050-2025

Littering and dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated), 018-2025

Ward boundaries 89-2009

Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025

Noise control 121-2021 (Consolidated)

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 048-2025

Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

Conveyance of land 139-90

Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 048-2025

Parks 134-95 (Consolidated), 159-2023, 051-2025, 093-2025

Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)

Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)

Debris 103-2020 (Consolidated)

Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025

Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated)

Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated), 032-2025

Short-term rental 158-2019 (Consolidated)

Municipal Accommodation Tax, Short-Term Rental 183-2019 (Consolidated)

Road Allowance 126-2024 (Consolidated), 047-2025

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)

 

 

Idling of Vehicles 170-2004 (Consolidated), 037-2025

Parking 064-2019 (Consolidated)

Road Allowance 126-2024 Consolidated), 047-2025

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, 065-2025, 090-2025

 

Administrative Penalties 240-2024

Firearms 123-2016 (Consolidated)

Delegation 144-2018 (Consolidated)

Fortification of land 085-2024 (Consolidated), 030-2025

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

131-2025
A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on May 27, 2025.
130-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended by the Decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal, issued May 8, 2025.
129-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended.
128-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as amended.
127-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
126-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
125-2025
A By-law to amend the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 for the Vaughan Planning Area with Amendment Number 136, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
124-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
123-2025
A By-law to amend Parking By-law 064-2019, as amended, to create parking prohibitions on Northview Boulevard.
122-2025
A By-law to repeal By-law 101-2023 and to exempt Lots 2 to 5, 7 to 10, 12 to 26, 28, and Block 34, Plan 65M-4714 from Part Lot Control.
121-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
120-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
119-2025
A By-law to adopt Amendment Number 135 to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 for the Vaughan Planning Area.
118-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
117-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 1-88, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
116-2025
A By-law to amend City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended.
115-2025
A By-law to amend the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 for the Vaughan Planning Area with Amendment Number 121, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
114-2025
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4061.
113-2025
A By-law to assume Municipal Services in respect of Registered Plan 65M-4477.
112-2025
A By-law to authorize the acquisition of Community Space, on terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager of Community Services, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.