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# By-laws
**The By-law Enforcement Division** within the Township of Essa is dedicated to upholding municipal by-laws in a fair and effective manner to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained community for both residents and visitors.
Our team of By-law Enforcement Officers responds to public concerns and works proactively to address a wide range of issues, ensuring timely and professional service that supports the overall quality of life in Essa. If you are searching for a specific by-law, need a copy, or require the document in an alternative or accessible format, please contact the Clerk's Office for assistance.
If you observe a possible violation of any of the by-laws listed below, please use our online reporting tool: Reporting Tool
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| **By - Law Number** | **Description** | |
| 2007-30 | Angus BIA (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2022-29 | ARU Registry | |
| 2003-50 | ARU Zoning By-law Amendment | |
| 2021-16 | ATV By-law (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2024-18 | Automated Speed Enforcement | |
| 2007-58 | Breeding of Dogs Amendment | |
| 2007-53 | Breeding of Dogs | |
| 2021-44 | Building | |
| 2015-92 | Burning (Open Air) (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2011-20 | Business Licensing (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2006-18 | Canine Control (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2018-93 | Cannabis Prohibition | |
| 2013-53 | Council Remuneration | |
| 2015-18 | Discharge of Sewage, Stormwater and Land Drainage into Municipal Infrastructure | |
| 2009-16 | Donation Bins | |
| 2022-20 | Election Sign | |
| 2026-19 | Feeding of Wildlife (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2026-07 | Fees - Essa Township | |
| 2017-40 | Fences | |
| 2019-84 | Fill By-Law | |
| 2016-07 | Fire Marque | Fire Marque Agreement | |
| 2007-82 | Firearms (Discharge of) | |
| 2020-59 | Fireworks (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2007-48 | Fishing Access Passes (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2012-12 | Fortification of Land | |
| 2020-51 | Littering By - Law | |
| 2006-37 | Municipal Addressing (Property Identification Number) | |
| 2002-08 | No Smoking By-Law - Public Places | |
| 2002-07 | No Smoking By-Law - Workplaces | |
| 2018-47 | Noise (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2005-96 | Parking (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2020-52 | Parks Use | |
| 2017-77 | Procedural By - Law (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2017-24 | Procurement and Acquisition | |
| 2008-07 | Property Standards (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2009-42 | Reduced Loads Restriction | |
| 2022-16 | Regulate Fire Department | |
| 2013-53 | Remuneration of the Council | |
| 2026-17 | Retail Business Holiday Operating Hours and Required Closures | |
| 2015-11 | Roads Entrance - Boulevard | |
| 97-43 | Sewers and Drains (Discharge of Water and Waste into Sewer System) | |
| 2008-15 | Sign Regulation (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2011-62 | Smoking Prohibited on Municipal Properties & Parks | |
| 2005-23 | Snowmobiles | |
| 2025-28 | Tax Rating 2025 | |
| 2025-29 | Tax Rating BIA 2025 | |
| 2021-34 | Thornton Union Cemetery | |
| 2006-50 | Untidy Lot (Office Consolidation) | |
| 2006-54 | Water (Thornton) Capital Costs Payable | |
| 2006-79 | Water Connection (Thornton) | |
| 96-58 | Water Connection | |
| 2011-56 | Watering Restriction (Municipal Watering System) | |
| 2003-50 | Zoning By-law | |
**Township of Essa**
**Email: [email protected]**
Phone: 705-424-9917 ext. 109 or 122
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302