By-laws
City Council passes by-laws, or municipal laws, under authority from the Province of Ontario. The Province authorizes what the municipality can regulate. The City's Licensing and Enforcement Division enforces these by-laws in our community.
View our commonly requested by-laws below, report a by-law complaint, or view our searchable Corporate Policy Database.
Report a by-law complaint
City Council passes municipal by-laws under authority granted from the Province of Ontario. Municipal Enforcement Services Officers are appointed under authority of the Police Services Act and are tasked with enforcing these by-laws to better serve our community. By-laws are regularly updated so it is important to check before you report a violation.
To report a by-law related compliance issue, including domestic pet control, please contact Municipal Enforcement Services any time at 807-577-MLEO (6536) or submit your complaint online.
By-laws
The zoning by-law controls land use across the City and follows the City's Official Plan. Each zone has different regulations. Make sure you know what you can build before you buy property or apply for a building permit.
*These commonly requested by-laws are provided for convenience only. For full and complete accurate reference, consult copies of the official by-laws and documents available at the Office of the City Clerk.
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