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# Bylaw Library
The bylaws contained in this section are for research and reference purposes only. For the official version of a bylaw contact the City Clerk's Office.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | N | P | S | T | W | Y
## A
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**Administrative Penalty Process Bylaw**
* Establishes a process for Administrative Penalties.
* Check the Administrative Monetary Penalties page to find out what the violations are how to pay your ticket.
**Animal Control Bylaw**
* Regulates the keeping, registration, licensing, control and welfare of certain classes of animals.
* Learn about animal regulations, how to purchase a pet licenses and find wildlife resources on the Animal and Pet Services page.
**Appliance Rental Rates and Miscellaneous Charges Bylaw**
* Imposes miscellaneous charges and appliance rental rates for Utilities Kingston.
**Appointment of Statutory Officials Bylaw**
* Outlines the official City positions that are established by provincial legislation, defining their powers, responsibilities, and how they are appointed.
## B
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**Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Bylaw**
* Promotes the remediation and redevelopment of environmentally compromised properties through financial incentives.
* Visit the Environmental Programs and Projects page to learn about our efforts to clean up polluted City properties.
**Brownfields Community Improvement Project Areas Bylaw**
* Designates specific Brownfields Project Areas as Community Improvement Project Areas.
**Building Bylaw**
* Provides for the construction, demolition, change of use and transfer of permits and inspections.
* Visit the Building and Renovating section if you are planning to build or renovate your home.
**Business License Bylaw**
* Provides a system for managing and regulating specific types of businesses operating within the City.
* Discover business opportunities and resources in Kingston, where a thriving economic environment meets supportive City services.
## C
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**Cemetery Bylaw**
* Establishes rules and regulations for cemeteries operated by the City.
* Learn more on the Cemeteries page about having a loved one buried at a City cemetery.
**Civic Addressing and Road Naming Bylaw**
* Ensures the orderly addressing of buildings and properties and appropriately naming roads.
* Check the Civic Addressing page to find out more about how they are assigned and how you can get one.
**Committee Bylaw**
* Defines the mandates and procedures for Committees, Subcommittees and Working Groups.
* Visit the Committees & Boards page to learn about how they provide advice to our council and staff.
**Community Standards Bylaw**
* Provides a set of rules that aims to keep the community safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.
* Check the Community Standards page to learn more about how you can make our City safe and enjoyable for everyone.
**Council Procedural Bylaw**
* Governs the Order and Procedures of Kingston City Council.
* Visit the City Council page to find out how Council works.
## D
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**Delegation of Authority Bylaw**
* Outlines the decision-making powers the City Council has delegated to Staff, allowing the Council to focus on larger decisions.
**Development Charges Bylaw**
* Establishes development charges for the City of Kingston.
## E
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**Election Sign Bylaw**
* Regulate election signs in the City.
* Get more information about Municipal Elections.
## F
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**False Alarms Bylaw**
* Imposes fees for automatic false alarms
**Fees and Charges Bylaw**
* Provides the fees and charges for the 2026 calendar year.
* Check the Budgets and Finances page to learn how we create our annual budget.
**Fence Bylaw**
* Regulates fence-building requirements based on property or yard type.
* Visit the Property Line Disputes page to learn about how to deal with neighbour fence disputes.
## G
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**Gas Rates Bylaw**
* Imposes gas rates for Utilities Kingston
**Garbage Bylaw**
* Regulates the City of Kingston's Solid Waste Management System.
* Visit the Garbage and Recycling section for information on how to dispose of your waste.
**Green Standard Community Improvement Plan Bylaw**
* Helps the City support energy-efficient and environmentally friendly building projects.
* Check the Building and Renovating section for more information about building or renovating your home
## H
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**Heritage Grant Bylaw**
* Establishes a Heritage Grant Program for the City.
* Visit the Heritage Grants and Tax Refund Programs page to find out more about the program and how to apply.
## I
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**Interim Woodland Preservation Bylaw**
* Regulates and prohibits the clear-cutting of trees on a temporary basis.
* Learn more about Trees and Nature in Kingston.
## K
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**Kingston Fire & Rescue Services Bylaw**
* Establishes and regulates the City's Fire Department
* Learn about our fire prevention programs and how to prepare for an emergency.
## N
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**Natural Gas Bylaw**
* Regulates natural gas distribution for the City of Kingston.
* Check the Gas page on the Utilities Kingston website for safety and current gas rates.
**Noise Bylaw**
* Regulates noise in the City.
* Find out what is prohibited and when, and how to apply for an exemption on our Noise Regulations page.
**Nuisance Party Bylaw**
* Regulates Nuisance Parties in the City.
* Find out what is considered a Nuisance Party and how to pay any associated fines.
## P
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**Parking Bylaw**
* Prohibits vehicle parking on private and City property without consent.
* Visit the parking page for more information about your parking options and permits.
**Private Property Parking Bylaw**
* Regulates on-street parking and parking lots in the City of Kingston.
* Visit the parking page for more information about your parking options and permits.
**Procurement Policy Bylaw**
* Explain the City's goals and plans for purchasing goods and services, and outlines responsibilities in the purchasing process.
* Check the Procurement page to learn how you can do business with the City.
**Property Standards Bylaw**
* Outlines the standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City.
* Visit the Property Standards page for tenant and property owner rights and responsibilities.
**Public Market Bylaw**
* Respects the Kingston Public Market.
* Visit Kingston Public Market to learn about the market and how to become a vendor.
## S
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**Sewer Use Bylaw**
* Regulates the control of discharges to sewers and sewage works.
**Short-term Rental Licensing Bylaw**
* Licenses and regulates Short-term Rentals in the City of Kingston.
* Visit the Short-term Rental Licensing page to find out how to apply.
**Sign Bylaw**
* Regulates where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas.
**Site Plan Control Bylaw**
* Site plan control enables the City to exercise site-specific controls over development.
* Learn more about the Site plan approval process and the guidelines around this.
**Smoking and Vaporizing Bylaw**
* Regulates smoking and vaporizing in public places and enclosed workspaces.
* For more information, visit the Kingston Lennox Frontenac & Addington Public Health website, call the Tobacco Information Line at 613-549-1232 and check out the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
* Local businesses can pick up an information package at Southeast Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave.
**Streets Bylaw**
* Regulates the use of public streets to protect the public, infrastructure, and workers.
* Learn more about Road safety and maintenance within the City.
## T
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**Tax Levy Bylaw**
* Determines the total amount of taxes applied to a property for 2026.
* Visit the Property Tax page for information about your property taxes.
**Traffic Bylaw**
* Regulates where you can park, stop and drive on roads in Kingston.
* Check the Roads, Parking and Transportation section for detailed information.
**Transportation Network Company Bylaw**
* Regulates and licenses Transportation Network Companies in the City.
**Tree Bylaw**
* Helps protect and manage trees across the City and sets rules about when and how trees can be cut down.
* Visit the Trees and Nature section for information about biodiversity, invasive species and various tree planting programs.
## W
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**Water and Waste Water Rates Bylaw**
* Establishes rates and procedures for water and wastewater.
* Visit the Utilities Kingston website to learn about Wastewater services.
## Y
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**Yards Bylaw**
* Regulates when and how land should be maintained in a clean and clear condition
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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
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