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# By-law Directory
Here are commonly requested by-laws for the City of Niagara Falls. If you can't find the by-law you are looking for, please contact us.
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## Frequently requested by-laws
Administrative Penalties By-laws
A by-law to establish administrative penalties for non-parking.
* Administrative Penalties (non-parking) By-law 2024-045
* By-law 2025-035 to amend By-law 2024-045 to include administrative penalties for owner-occupied short-term accommodations
Animal Control By-law
Our Animal Control By-law is enforced by the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society. It promotes responsible pet ownership and animal care within the community. By regulating the care, licensing, and control of animals, it helps protect public safety, ensures the humane treatment of animals, and fosters a harmonious environment for residents and their pets.
* Animal Control By-law 2019-35
Bed and Breakfast By-laws
* **By-law 2018-91**: To amend By-law 79-200 and introduce new definitions and regulatory provisions respecting Bed and Breakfasts.
* **By-law 2021-57**: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments, and also contains **fines and penalties.** This by-law was amended by By-law 2025-033 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals.
* **By-law 2021-99**: To amend By-law 2021-57
Learn more about Bed and Breakfasts on our webpage.
Building Permit By-law
A by-law under the Building Code Act respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy permits, transfer of permits, inspections and associated fees.
* Building By-law 2013-178 amended by By-law 2014-16, By-law 2014-108
* Current Building Permit fees
* Learn more about Building Permits
Cemetery By-law
The cemetery by-law establishes the rules and regulations for Niagara Falls municipal cemeteries.
* Cemetery By-law 2021-13
Commercial Parking Lot By-law
The Commercial Parking Lot By-law is for the issuance of licences in the City of Niagara Falls.
* Commercial Parking Lot By-law 2025-065 - passed June 17, 2025
Community Benefit Charges By-law
A by-law to establish community benefits charges for the City of Niagara Falls.
* Community Benefit Charges By-law 2022-119
* Learn more about Community Benefit Charges
Community Improvement Plan By-laws
* By-law 2026-004 - A by-law to designate the Niagara Falls Community Improvement Project Area. Passed January 20, 2026
* By-law 2026-005 - A by-law to adopt the Niagara Falls Community Improvement Plan and to repeal former Community Improvement project area by-laws and the corresponding community improvement plan by-laws. Includes **Schedule A - Niagara Falls Community Plan**. Passed January 20, 2026.
Development Charges By-laws
Establish development charges for **general services** such as general government, library services, fire protection, parks and recreation, and public works and fleet.
* By-law 2024-053, passed May 28, 2024
* Council Report CS-2026-07, approved amendments February 10, 2026
Establish development charges related to a **highway: roads and related**.
* By-law 2024-054, passed May 28, 2024
* Council Report CS-2026-07 approved amendments February 10, 2026
Establish development charges for **water, sanitary sewer, and storm water management**.
* By-law 2024-055, passed May 28, 2024
* Council Report CS-2026-07 approved amendments February 10, 2026
**Historical development charges**
Provides development charges in effect before the 2024 by-law.
* By-law 2019-69, passed June 4, 2019
**Learn more about City Development Charges**
Fence By-law
A by-law to prescribe the height and description of lawful fences.
* Fence By-law 2005-70
* By-law 2017-069 to amend the Fence By-law 2005-70
* Fence By-law explanatory residential sketch
Fire Access Route By-law
A by-law to regulate the requirements for fire access routes and emergency vehicle access to buildings and properties within the City of Niagara Falls.
* Fire Access Route By-law 2019-97
Firearms By-law
A by-law to regulate the discharge of firearms in a defined area of the City of Niagara Falls.
* Firearms By-law 95-31 as amended by By-law 95-85
Fire Open Air Burning By-law
A by-law respecting fires.
* Fire Open Air Burning By-law 72-211, consolidated as amended by By-law 2016-37
Fire Safety Plan Box, Security Key Box, and Access Key By-law
A by-law with respect to the installation and maintenance of a fire safety plan box, security key box and building access keys.
* Fire Safety Plan Box, Security Key Box, and Access Key By-law 2018-50
Fireworks By-law
A by-law to regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects within the City of Niagara Falls.
* Fireworks By-law 2017-101
Hunting By-law
A by-law to provide for the issuing of licences and payment of fees therefor for the hunting of pheasants and rabbits within a part of the City of Niagara Falls
* Hunting By-law 81-35 - Consolidated and amended by By-law 2014-154
Idling of Vehicles By-law
A by-law to control the idling of vehicles in the City of Niagara Falls.
* Idling of Vehicles By-law 98-217 - Consolidated as amended by By-law 99-271
Licensing By-law
Our Licensing By-law makes sure local businesses run safely and fairly. It explains who needs a licence, how to get one, and the rules everyone must follow. It also covers inspections, renewals, and what happens if the rules aren't followed--helping keep our community safe and welcoming.
* Licensing By-law 2021-31 - Consolidated as amended
* Refreshment Vehicles By-law 2023-044 - to amend Schedule 24 to By-law 2001-31
Lottery Licensing By-law
A By-law to set fees for lottery licensing.
* Lottery Licensing By-law 2003-55
* Learn more about Lottery Licensing
Maintaining of Land By-law
A by-law to regulate the maintenance of land in a clean and clear condition.
* Maintaining of Land By-law 2007-41 with amendments: Amended by By-law 2024-125 and By-law 2024-069
Market By-law
A by-law for establishing, maintaining and operating markets and for regulating such markets located within the City of Niagara Falls.
* Market By-law 81-274 - Consolidated as amended
Municipal Accommodation Tax By-laws
The Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law imposes a tax in respect of the purchase of transient accommodation in the municipality.
* Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law 2025-72
* By-law 2025-36: To amend By-law 2025-72 to include owner-occupied short-term rentals as an accommodation property to be subject to a municipal accommodation tax
* Learn more about the Municipal Accommodation Tax
Noise Control By-law
The Noise Control By-law regulates noise in the City of Niagara Falls.
* Noise Control By-law 2004-105 - Consolidated as amended by By-laws 2005-75, 2007-28 and 2014-155
Owner Occupied Short Term Rentals By-laws
* By-law 2021-57: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. **Note**: Schedule B attached to By-law 2021-57 was repealed and replaced by Schedule B in By-law 2025-033.
* By-law 2025-033: To amend By-law 2021-57 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals
Parking By-laws
### Accessible parking by-law
A By-law to require owners and operators of off-street parking facilities to provide designated parking spaces reserved for the sole use of vehicles operated by or carrying persons with disabilities.
* Accessible Parking By-law 2019-44
### Parking and traffic by-law
A by-law regulating parking and traffic on City Roads.
* Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000
### Parking on private and city property by-law
A by-law to prohibit the parking or leaving of motor vehicles on private property and on property owned or occupied by the City of Niagara Falls or any local board thereof.
* Private Property By-law 80-77 - Consolidated as amended by By-law 89-102
Parkland Dedication By-laws
The Planning Act allows for by-laws respecting the conveyance of land to a municipality for park purposes.
* **By-law 2022-130**: Concerning the removal of the requirement of parkland dedication for certain development and redevelopment of land for residential purposes within identified Community Improvement Plan area boundaries of the City
* **By-law 2022-131**: Respecting the conveyance of land for park purposes as a condition of development or redevelopment of land zoned for specific commercial and industrial purposes
* **By-law 2022-132**: To set a lesser rate of dedication of parkland or cash-in-lieu required for any Community Improvement Area in the City
Parks By-law
A By-law to provide for the regulation, protection and government of all the lands and properties owned by and in the City of Niagara Falls and used for park purposes.
* Parks By-law 71-57 - Consolidated as amended
Pre-consultation Development Applications By-law
A by-law to require pre-consultation on certain Planning Act applications in the City of Niagara Falls.
* Pre-consultation Development Applications By-law 2009-170
Property Standards By-law
A by-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Niagara Falls.
* Property Standards By-law 2015-101
* Learn more about Property Standards
Procedural By-law
The Procedural By-law governs the calling, place and proceedings of meetings.
* Procedural By-law 2019-04
Public Notice By-law
This by-law establishes procedures for giving public notice.
* Public Notice By-law 2003-02
Public Nuisances By-law
A by-law to address public nuisances.
* Public Nuisances By-law 2009-73
Rainwater Leaders and Downspouts By-law
A by-law respecting the construction and maintenance of rainwater leaders and downspouts.
* Rainwater Leaders and Downspouts By-law 83-254
Sale of Land Procedures By-law
A by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of land by the City of Niagara Falls.
* Sale of Land By-law 2003-16
Schedule of Fees By-law
The City of Niagara Falls sets fees and charges for various services, licences, and publications.
* Visit the Schedule of Fees page for all fee sections
* By-law 2026-016 to amend By-law 2025-143 - Includes the booklet version (pdf)
Sidewalk Snow Clearing By-law
A by-law to regulate the clearing of snow and ice from sidewalks within the City of Niagara Falls.
On February 4, 2025, City Council adopted the Snow Clearing By-law to make it easier for everyone to move safely during the winter. The goal is to reduce the risks of snow and ice on sidewalks while keeping costs low. As of October 1, 2026, residents must clear sidewalks adjacent to their property within **24 hours** after the substantial end of snowfall.
* By-law 2025-16 - adopted on February 4, 2025
Sign By-laws
### Election Sign By-law
Regulates the placement of election signs in Niagara Falls.
* Election Sign By-law 2022-41
### Sign By-law
A by-law to prohibit or regulate the placing or erecting of signs, notices, and advertising devices on public and private property within the City of Niagara Falls.
* Sign By-law 2021-24 - Consolidated to January 15, 2026
Smoking, Vaping and Waterpipe By-laws
Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017, you can't smoke in any enclosed public places and workplaces in Ontario.
**Smoke and vape-free outdoor spaces by-law**
The Niagara Region enacted the Smoke and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law to protect children and vulnerable persons from exposure to second-hand smoke and vapour.
Smoking tobacco, cannabis and using an electronic cigarette (vaping) is prohibited in public spaces that are maintained throughout the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region. Including:
* Beaches
* Recreation trails
* Parks, playgrounds and sports fields
* Splash pads and outdoor pools
* Arenas and recreation centres
* Outdoor areas of municipal and regional buildings
* Within nine metres of an entrance or exit of a publicly accessible place, building or workplace
* Bus shelters
**Niagara's waterpipe by-law**
Waterpipe smoking (tobacco and herbal) is not allowed in various public places in Niagara, including:
* Enclosed public spaces and workplaces
* Outdoor public patios
* Within nine metres of a publicly accessible entrance or exit
* Outdoor public areas such as parks, playgrounds, and beaches
**Resources**
* For more information and to view the by-laws, visit the Niagara Region website
* The Province of Ontario has more information on where you can't smoke or vape
* Smoke Free Ontario Act 2017
Snowmobiles By-law
A by-law respecting motorized snow vehicles.
* Motorized Snow Vehicles By-law 83-275 - Consolidated as amended
Snowplowing/Obstructing of Highways By-law
To prohibit the obstructing, encumbering or fouling of highways and to regulate the crossing of curbings, sidewalks, boulevards and parkland.
* Snowplowing/Obstructing of Highways By-law 2002-064
Swimming Pool By-law
The Swimming Pool By-law establishes regulations for all above-ground, in-ground, and seasonal pools installed within the City. These rules include requirements for location and pool enclosures (fences and gates).
* Swimming Pool By-law 2014-58
* Learn about Swimming Pool Permits
Tree By-law
A by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction, injury and planting of trees on municipal property within the City of Niagara Falls.
* City of Niagara Falls Municipal Property Tree By-law 2004-173 - Consolidated as amended by By-law 2013-69 and By-law 2015-58
Vacation Rental Unit By-laws
Vacation Rental Units By-laws:
* By-law 2018-92: To amend By-law 79-200 to introduce new definitions and regulatory provisions respecting Vacation Rental Units
* By-law 2021-57: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. This by-law was amended by By-law 2025-033 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals.
* By-law 2021-99: To amend By-law 2021-57
Learn more about Vacation Rental Units.
Water Rates By-law
A by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of rates for the use of water and water-related services.
* Water Rates By-law 2024-033 - Consolidated as amended by By-law 2017-41
Weeping Tile By-law
A by-law to prohibit the connection of Weeping Tile (foundation drains) to the sanitary sewer system.
* Weeping Tile By-law 2010-61
Learn about the Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program.
Zoning By-laws
Niagara Falls Zoning By-laws cover specific areas of the City:
* Zoning By-law No. 79-200
* Zoning By-law 79-200 Schedules (PDF)
* By-law 2025-102: Amends By-law-79-200 to include lands with the geographic Townships of Humberstone, Crowland, and Willoughby and repeals former by-laws
* Interactive zoning map
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Contact Us
**City of Niagara Falls**
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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905-356-7521
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