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 Please note that by-laws may be amended or repealed from time to time.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), 031-2025
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), 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, 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
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Business Licensing 122-2022 (Consolidated)
Photography permits 169-2020 (Consolidated), 027-2025, 138-2025
Signage 140-2018 (Consolidated), 041-2025
Site plan control - city wide 123-2013, 077-2022, 064-2024
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Filming event 168-2020 (Consolidated), 038-2025
Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025, 148-2025
Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated)
Smoking 074-2019 (Consolidated)
Special Events 045-2018 (Consolidated), 040-2025
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Fees and Charges 251-2024 (Consolidated), 134-2025, 140-2025
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), 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 177-2025
Tree planting, trimming or removal 052-2018 (Consolidated)
Water usage 024-2024 (Consolidated), 033-2025, 139-2025
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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), 133-2025
Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025, 148-2025
Littering and dumping 103-2020 (Consolidated), 018-2025
Ward boundaries 89-2009
Waste collection 121-2024 (Consolidated)
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Fireworks and pyrotechnics 089-2022 (Consolidated), 050-2025, 148-2025
Noise control 121-2021 (Consolidated)
Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 188-2025
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Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure 143-2024 (Consolidated)
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Conveyance of land 139-90
Nuisance 124-2024 (Consolidated), 188-2025
Parks 134-95 (Consolidated), 159-2023, 051-2025, 093-2025, 149-2025
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), 050-2025
Property standards 231-2011 (Consolidated), 137-2025
Sewer use 025-2024 (Consolidated), 032-2025
Short-term rental 158-2019 (Consolidated), 153-2025
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)
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Idling of Vehicles 170-2004 (Consolidated), 037-2025
Parking 064-2019 (Consolidated), 123-2025, 157-2025
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, 166-2025
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Administrative Penalties 240-2024, 141-2025
Firearms 123-2016 (Consolidated)
Delegation 144-2018 (Consolidated), 111-2025, 146-2025, 178-2025
Fortification of land 085-2024 (Consolidated), 030-2025, 135-2025
Lobbyist Registry 165-2017 (Consolidated)
Notice 394-2002 (Consolidated)
Procedure 7-2011 (Consolidated)
Site Alteration 031-2024 (Consolidated), 147-2025
Ward boundaries 89-2009

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197-2016

A By-law to amend By-law Number 40-2009 to provide for fees and charges under the Planning Act for Committee of Adjustment applications.

196-2016

A By-law to amend By-law 372-2004, being a By-law to provide for the issuing, revoking, and/or suspending of permits and for regulating and inspecting Newspaper Boxes within the City of Vaughan.

195-2016

A By-law to amend By-law Number 173-2013 to impose a tariff of fees for the processing of Planning Applications.

194-2016

A By-law to amend By-law 315-2005, as amended, being a By-law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of certain businesses, activities and undertakings in the City of Vaughan.

193-2016

A By-law to amend By-law 371-2004 being a by-law to provide for the issuing, revoking, and/or suspending of permits and for regulating and inspecting filming events within the City of Vaughan.

192-2016

A By-law to amend By-law 370-2004, being a By-law to provide for the issuing, revoking, and/or suspending of permits and for regulating and inspecting special events within the City of Vaughan.

191-2016

A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Building By-law 044-2015, as amended.

200-2016

A By-law to appoint a Clerk for The Corporation of the City of Vaughan.

190-2016

A By law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on December 13, 2016.

189-2016

A By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the public highway. (Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, designated as Parts 4, 8, 9 and 10 on Plan 65R-36875, Major Mackenzie Drive)

121-2014

A By law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on September 3, 2014.

114-2014

A By-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Gas Tax Funds between the Corporation of the City of Vaughan and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

113-2014

A By-law to amend the Consolidated Traffic By-law 284-94, as amended, to govern and control traffic in the City of Vaughan.

112-2014