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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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
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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)
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Filming event 168-2020 (Consolidated)
Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated)
Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated)
Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)
Special Events 045-2018 (Consolidated), 250-2025
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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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Idling of Vehicles 170-2004 (Consolidated)
Parking 064-2019 (Consolidated)
Road Allowance 126-2024 Consolidated)
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, 166-2025, 229-2025
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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
York Region
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the Vaughan Planning Area.
with Amendment Number 142, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
2025.
with Amendment Number 143, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
the Vaughan Planning Area.
and private property in the City of Vaughan and to repeal By-laws 052-2018, 258-
83, 95- 2005, 185-2007, 205-2007 and 229-2005.